National HoUSed Campaign Calls on Break for August – Join Us Again on September 9!
Aug 08, 2025
NLIHC’s National HoUSed campaign calls will be on hiatus for the month of August, and returning September 9 with the latest policy updates, advocacy actions, and news from the field. Register here for the series, and access NLIHC’s archive of HoUSed Campaign calls and other webinar recordings here.
While We’re Away, Take Action during August Recess!
August recess is a great time to share with your federal elected officials the important work being done with HUD funding, and to highlight the need for increased investments to ensure the continuation of vital programs and services. Keep the pressure on your representatives by contacting your members of Congress and urging them to protect and expand investments in vital affordable housing and homelessness programs!
Contact your members of Congress
Set up an in-district meeting or invite them to tour your programs to see firsthand how HUD funding is positively impacting your community.
Access NLIHC’s advocacy toolkit, “Opposing Cuts to Federal Investments in Affordable Housing” for talking points, advocacy materials, media templates, and more.
Congress needs to hear from you why these vital resources are needed in FY26 in order for individuals and communities to thrive, including NLIHC’s priorities:
At least $35.65 billion to renew all existing TBRA contracts, plus urgently needed funding to ensure the 59,000 households who rely on an EHV to keep a roof over their heads do not lose their assistance.
$5.7 billion for public housing operations, and at least $5 billion to address public housing capital needs.
$4.922 billion for HUD’s Homeless Assistance Grants (HAG) program.
$15 million for the Eviction Protection Grant Program (EPGP), as provided in the Senate’s spending bill.
At least $1.3 billion for HUD’s IHBG program and $150 million for IHBG-C funds targeted to Tribes with the greatest needs.
National, state, local, Tribal, and territorial organizations can also join over 2,700 organizations on CHCDF’s national letter calling on Congress to support the highest level of funding possible for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development resources in FY26.
Visit NLIHC’s Advocacy Hub for more information and resources that can help you take action and help protect the affordable housing programs people rely on.