Representative Barbara Lee Introduces Renters’ Bill of Rights
Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced on September 7 the “Renters’ Bill of Rights” resolution, legislation affirming the rights of all renters to safe, affordable, and decent homes. The…
Join NLIHC Campaign Call on ‘HoUSed: Universal, Stable, and Affordable Housing” Today at 2:30 pm ET
Join today’s (September 13) national HoUSed campaign call from 2:30-4 pm ET. We will share details of the historic housing investments proposed by the House Financial Services Committee in the…
Recording Available of September 7 National Call on “HoUSed: Universal, Stable, Affordable Housing”
During our most recent (September 7) national call on “HoUSed: Universal, Stable, Affordable Housing,” we welcomed Jessica Perez and Abby Boshart from the Urban Institute, who discussed leveraging…
Treasury Department Issues New ERA Guidance on Self-Attestation, Advance Payments, and Documentation
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on August 25 issued an updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) document to support state and local governments in expediting the distribution of emergency rental…
Categorical Eligibility and Fact-Specific Proxies Decrease Documentation Burden for ERA Program Recipients
As Treasury Department Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) programs continue to ramp up, many face application backlogs. Guidance from the department in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQ)…
States Make Course Corrections to Improve ERA Spending and Assist Households in Need
Over the last few weeks, multiple states have made significant program changes to increase the efficiency of their programs. When programs course-correct and integrate flexibilities, they can greatly…
White House Hosts Virtual Event on State and Local Efforts to Distribute ERA and Prevent Evictions
The White House hosted a virtual event on September 8 to highlight cities, counties, and states that are leading the way on rapidly delivering emergency rental assistance (ERA) and protecting tenants…
Coronavirus Updates – September 13, 2021
National Updates Congress House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) released on August 31 a new episode of “Clyburn Chronicles,” the congressman’s podcast, featuring NLIHC’s Diane Yentel discussing…
Disaster Housing Recovery Updates – September 13, 2021
NLIHC Updates Take Action! Sign your organization on to a letter supporting the bipartisan “Reforming Disaster Recovery Act” to ensure every disaster survivor receives the assistance they need to…
House Way and Means Committee Proposes Robust Housing Tax Investments for Reconciliation Package
The House Ways and Means Committee released on September 10 draft legislation providing robust affordable housing investments as part of a comprehensive budget reconciliation package. The committee…
NLIHC Urges Senator Wyden and Representative Neal to Invest in Housing for the Lowest-Income Renters
NLIHC sent a letter on September 8 to Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) and House Ways and Means Committee Chair Richard Neal (D-MA) urging the congressional leaders to ensure the…