NLIHC in the News for the Week of January 23
The following are some of the news stories that NLIHC contributed to during the week of January 23: “How Partnerships Can Lead to Emergency Rental Assistance Program Success” Urban Wire, January…
Vital Housing Investments in Build Back Better Act at Risk of Elimination – Take Action!
During a press conference on January 19, President Joe Biden acknowledged that the “Build Back Better Act,” his landmark social program and climate change bill, will likely be “substantially slimmed…
Join Today’s National HoUSed Campaign Call for Universal, Stable, Affordable Housing
Join today’s (January 24) national HoUSed campaign call from 2:30-4 pm ET. We will discuss the latest legislative developments and the advocacy needed to ensure that essential affordable housing…
Recording of January 18 National HoUSed Campaign Call Is Now Available
In our most recent “HoUSed: Universal, Stable, and Affordable Housing” national call on January 18, we received updates on federal advocacy for the “Build Back Better Act” and fiscal year (FY) 2022…
Senate Committee Fails to Advance Key HUD Nominees After Tied Votes Along Party Lines
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held an executive session on January 19 to vote on several Biden administration nominees, including five nominees for key HUD assistant…
Congressional Appropriators Continue to Negotiate FY22 Spending Deal
Congressional appropriators in the House and Senate continue to negotiate a deal on a federal spending package for fiscal year (FY) 2022, after months of stalemate between Democratic and Republican…
NLIHC Testifies Before Congress on Disaster Recovery Reform
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services’ Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing, “Ensuring Equitable Delivery of Disaster Benefits to Vulnerable Communities and Peoples:…
Coronavirus Updates – January 24, 2022
National Updates Department of Housing and Urban Development The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced on January 18 the awarding of more than $83 million in Indian…
Disaster Housing Recovery Updates – January 24, 2022
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) The Washington Post reports FEMA and HUD are collaborating on a new program that will offer subsidized apartments and case management services to help…
NLIHC Releases New Report on Tenant Protections and Emergency Rental Assistance during the Pandemic
NLIHC released a new report, Tenant Protections and Emergency Rental Assistance during and beyond the COVID-19 Pandemic, on January 20. The report provides a descriptive analysis of new tenant…
New Research Highlights Challenges Faced by Oregon’s Safe Harbor Policy
A new report on evictions in Oregon, “Oregon’s Safe Harbor for Tenants: Rocky Shoals in Eviction Diversion,” evaluates the effectiveness of the state’s recent safe harbor policy. This policy delays…