NLIHC in the News for the Week of January 30
The following are some of the news stories that NLIHC contributed to during the week of January 30: “The Cure for Child Homelessness: Affordable Housing” The Nation, January 31 at: https://bit.ly/…
Vital Housing Investments in Build Back Better Are Still at Risk – Keep Pushing!
The historic $150 billion investment in affordable housing included in the “Build Back Better Act” is at risk of elimination as Congress and the White House negotiate a slimmed down version of the…
NLIHC Comments on HUD’s Draft Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2022-2026
NLIHC submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on January 28 addressing the four focus areas identified by the department for its “Draft Strategic Plan…
Rep. Jayapal to Join Today’s National HoUSed Campaign Call for Universal, Stable, Affordable Housing
Join today’s (January 31) national HoUSed campaign call from 2:30-4 pm ET. We will be joined by Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, who will discuss…
Recording of January 24 National HoUSed Campaign Call Now Available
In our most recent (January 24) national call for the “HoUSed: Universal, Stable, and Affordable Housing” campaign, we received updates on federal advocacy for the “Build Back Better Act” and fiscal…
NLIHC Sends Letter to Senate Majority Leader Schumer Urging Confirmation Vote on Key HUD Nominations
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on January 25, urging him to prioritize the confirmation of four highly qualified nominees for…
House Financial Services Committee Reschedules Hearing on Addressing Homelessness to Feb. 2
The U.S. House Financial Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Housing, Community Development, and Insurance has rescheduled the hearing “Housing America: Addressing Challenges in Serving People…
NLIHC Sends Letter Urging Biden Administration to Include Robust Funding for HUD Programs in FY2023 Budget Request
NLIHC’s President and CEO Diane Yentel sent a letter to President Joe Biden and HUD Secretary Marcia Fudge on January 26 urging the administration to provide robust funding for HUD programs in the…
Negotiations on FY2022 Spending Bill Continue
Congressional appropriators in the House and Senate are continuing to negotiate on a federal spending package for fiscal year (FY) 2022. Negotiations follow a monthslong stalemate between Democratic…
NLIHC Launches ERASE Tenant Protections Webpage
NLIHC has launched a new ERASE Tenant Protections webpage, accessible via the End Rental Arrears to Stop Evictions (ERASE) website. The ERASE project is a national effort to ensure the $46.5 billion…
NLIHC Releases New Report on Emergency Rental Assistance among Indigenous Tribes
NLIHC has released a new report, Emergency Rental Assistance among Indigenous Tribes: Findings from Tribal Grantees. The report describes key characteristics and challenges of – as well as lessons…