From the Field: Montana Housing Coalition Builds Momentum in 2019 Legislative Session
Housing advocacy in the Montana legislature was more robust and successful in 2019 than ever before. The increased activity is due both to the decreasing affordability of homes in Montana and the…
NLIHC in the News for the Week of May 19
The following are some of the news stories that NLIHC contributed to during the week of May 19. “Opinion: Trump Admin’s Latest Anti-Immigrant Proposal Would Harm Thousands of Legal Residents,”…
NLIHC Seeks Housing Policy Analyst/Senior Housing Policy Analyst
NLIHC seeks a housing policy analyst/senior housing policy analyst (depending on experience) responsible for identifying, analyzing, advocating, and engaging the Coalition’s membership and network in…
NLIHC Welcomes New Housing Policy Analyst
NLIHC is pleased to welcome Noah Patton as its newest housing policy analyst. In this position, Noah will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, advocating, and engaging the Coalition’s…
NLIHC Welcomes New Summer Field Intern
NLIHC is pleased to welcome Taylor Washington as a summer field intern. Taylor studies industrial engineering and political science at the University of Miami. Taylor’s passion for affordable…
Where to Find Us – May 28
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel and other NLIHC staff will be speaking at the following events in the coming months: MARC/MAHRA Conference, Oxon Hill, MD, May 30 National Alliance of HUD…
Take Action: Submit Comments to Oppose HUD’s Mixed-Status Immigrant Family Rule
The Trump administration has proposed a new rule that would prohibit “mixed-status” immigrant families from living in public and other subsidized housing, despite the fact that ineligible immigrants…
Less than Two Weeks to National Housing Week of Action, May 30-June 5
Our Homes, Our Voices National Housing Week of Action, May 30-June 5, is less than two weeks away! Planning is underway in communities across the nation. Learn more about events and activities…
Rep. Garcia Introduces Legislation to Block “Mixed-Status” Immigrant Family Rule; Los Angeles Congressional Delegation Demands Rule be Withdrawn
Representative Sylvia Garcia (D-TX) introduced legislation (HR 2763) on May 16 to block HUD’s proposed rule that would prohibit “mixed-status” immigrant families from living in public and other…
Rep. Turner Reintroduces Bill Imposing Work Requirements on Foster Youth in Need of Housing
Representative Mike Turner (R-OH) reintroduced on May 9 the “Fostering Stable Housing Opportunities Act,” which would – for the first time ever – impose new burdens, including work, education,…
House Passes “Equality Act” to Expand LGBTQ Protections
The House of Representatives voted 236 to 173 to approve the “Equality Act” to expand civil rights protections to LGBTQ individuals by banning discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender…