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Legislation to Block “Mixed-Status” Immigrant Family Rule; Los Angeles Congressional Delegation Demands Rule be Withdrawn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…
NLIHC Offers Sample Comment Letter on HUD’s Proposed Section 3 Rule
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 before the June…
HUD Secretary Carson to Testify before House Financial Services Committee, May 21
HUD Secretary Ben Carson will testify before the House Financial Services Committee during a HUD oversight hearing on Tuesday, May 21 at 10:00 a.m. ET. The hearing will take place in 2128 Rayburn…
NLIHC and Housing Action NH Raise the Issue of Affordable Housing in the Presidential Primaries
NLIHC state partner Housing Action New Hampshire (Housing Action NH) and NLIHC together launched the nonpartisan Our Homes, Our Votes, Our New Hampshire project on May 16. Through this initiative…
HUD Announces National Housing Trust Fund 2019 Allocations
HUD formally published the 2019 national Housing Trust Fund allocations for the states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. territories on May 17. As previously reported, $248 million is available (see Memo, 2…
HUD Releases Block Grant Allocations for 2018 Disaster-Impacted States
HUD released on May 14 allocations of Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funding for areas impacted by the 2018 disasters. These awards come from money Congress…
Congress Introduces Bipartisan Bills to Release Disaster Mitigation Funds
A bipartisan group of senators including Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), John Cornyn (R-TX), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Kamala Harris (D-CA) introduced on May 7…