Take Action: Register for Webinar to Learn More About HUD’s “Mixed-Status” Immigrant-Family Rule
Join NLIHC, the National Housing Law Project, and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities for a webinar on HUD's proposed “mixed-status” immigrant-family rule. The webinar will provide an overview…
HUD Proposes to Weaken Equal Access Rule Protections for LGBTQ People Experiencing Homelessness
HUD announced on May 22 that the agency will propose a forthcoming rule to weaken the enforcement of its Equal Access rule that provides important protections to LGBTQ people experiencing…
HUD’s Proposed Section 3 Rule Comment Period Deadline is June 3
NLIHC has prepared a sample comment letter about HUD’s proposed Section 3 rule that organizations can adapt to their priorities. NLIHC urges residents and advocates to submit comments…
HUD Secretary Carson Testifies at House Oversight Hearing
HUD Secretary Ben Carson testified on May 21 at a House Financial Services Committee oversight hearing. Secretary Carson was pressed by lawmakers on HUD’s recent actions to roll back fair housing…
Bipartisan Legislation Introduced to Protect Children from Lead Poisoning
The “Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act of 2019” was introduced on May 21 by a bipartisan group of senators, including Dick Durbin (D-IL), Tim Scott (R-SC), Bob Menendez (D-NJ), Todd Young (R-…
New Democrat Coalition Releases Housing Task Force Goals
The New Democrat Coalition Housing Task Force, led by Representatives Denny Heck (D-WA), Katie Hill (D-CA), and Ben McAdams (D-UT), announced on May 22 its goals for the 116th Congress. According to…
House Subcommittee Approves FY20 THUD Funding Bill
The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (THUD) voted to approve its FY20 spending bill on May 23. Members did not submit any amendments during the…
Disaster Aid Package Delayed
After months of delays, the timeline for passage of a disaster aid package for communities impacted by recent disasters has been pushed back. While the Senate approved the $19.1 billion disaster…
Lawmakers Reintroduce Bill to Activate Disaster Housing Assistance Program
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) together with 10 of their Senate and House colleagues reintroduced the "Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act of 2019" (…
Senator Harris Sends Letter to FEMA on Slow Housing Response Following Camp Fire
Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) sent a letter on May 22 to Acting FEMA Administrator Peter Gaynor urging his agency to take further action to address the housing needs of Camp Fire survivors. Although…
NLIHC and Partners Call for Media for Film on Disaster Preparedness, Recovery, and Resilience
NLIHC is partnering with Working Films — a production company that works with grassroots groups and non-profit organizations to visually enhance their programs — to curate a compilation of short…