Senator Manchin Thwarts ‘Build Back Better Act’ – Take Action!
After Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) announced the Senate would delay voting on the “Build Back Better Act” until January, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) said on Sunday (December 19) that he…
Join Today’s National HoUSed Campaign Call for Universal, Stable, Affordable Housing
Join today’s (December 20) national HoUSed campaign call from 2:30-4 pm ET. We will discuss the latest updates on the “Build Back Better Act” and the need for ongoing advocacy. Peter Hepburn from…
Recording Available of December 13 National HoUSed Call
On our most recent (December 13) national call on “HoUSed: Universal, Stable, and Affordable Housing,” we discussed the outlook for the “Build Back Better Act” and how advocates can continue their…
New Study Examines ERA Program-Design Features and Spending Outcomes
New research from NLIHC and the Housing Initiative at Penn provides a preliminary analysis of key program-design features and outcomes, primarily spending outcomes, of emergency rental assistance (…
GAO Recommends Improved Data Collection for CDBG-DR
A new study by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) evaluates how HUD uses Community Development Block Grant-Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds to serve vulnerable populations. GAO found that…
Literature Review Examines Barriers to Assistance and Adverse Flood Recovery Outcomes
A new literature review in the journal Frontiers in Water, “Flood Recovery Outcomes and Disaster Assistance Barriers for Vulnerable Populations,” synthesizes research across multiple disciplines…
Coronavirus Updates – December 20, 2021
National Updates Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) The CDC issued a report, “Notes from the Field: COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage Among Persons Experiencing Homelessness – Six U.S.…
Disaster Housing Recovery Updates – December 20, 2021
NLIHC Updates The Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on December 15 on permanently authorizing HUD’s Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery program (CDBG-DR), the only source of…
HUD PIH Notice Describes Expedited Waivers for Public Housing and Vouchers
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) posted Notice PIH 2021-34, announcing that public housing agencies (PHAs) may apply to receive expedited PIH review of certain regulatory waivers…
Campaign State Partner Releases Fact Sheet on the Importance of Safe and Affordable Homes for Infants and Toddlers
Idaho Asset Building Network (IABN) partners with Idaho First Steps Alliance recently released a new fact sheet on the importance of safe and affordable homes for the healthy development of infants…
Eviction Lab Documents Increasing Evictions, Variations across Cities
A recent brief from Eviction Lab, “Preliminary Analysis: Eviction Filing Trends After the CDC Moratorium Expiration,” compares nationwide eviction patterns to pre-pandemic trends. Despite an…