Where to Find Us – June 3
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel and other NLIHC staff will be speaking at the following events in the coming months: National Alliance of HUD Tenants Conference, Alexandria, VA, June 9…
Point of View: When the Cruelty is the Point – by Diane Yentel, NLIHC President and CEO
I’ve never before called policy proposals hateful, but Secretary Carson’s latest series of them are just that. He proposes policies designed to increase homelessness and suffering, and even the risk…
National Housing Week of Action Starts This Thursday, May 30! Get the Word Out through the Media and Social Media!
Our Homes, Our Voices National Housing Week of Action starts this coming Thursday, May 30, and runs until June 5! It is time to get the word out to the media and through social media!…
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…