On March 24, NLIHC hosted a national HoUSed campaign call focused on recent regulatory and Congressional actions. NLIHC Senior Vice President of Policy David Gonzalez Rice moderated the call with an overview of panelists and discussion topics. NLIHC Senior Policy Advisor Renee Williams covered HUD regulatory updates on housing assistance and eligibility. In her overview of proposed changes for “mixed-status” families, work requirements and time limits, and 30-day eviction notices, Williams emphasized four core aspects of each proposal: deviation from current law, concerns about efficacy and perpetuated stereotypes, impact, and timeline or opportunities for action. She reiterated the importance of submitting comments, highlighting that each rule could significantly harm individuals’ ability to stay housed.
NLIHC Senior Director of Policy Kim Johnson shared updates on appropriations and housing legislation. She began with FY27 appropriations, noting continued funding cuts to HUD programs and proposals to modify rental assistance delivery in the partial budget request. She clarified that a President’s Budget Request is not binding. Johnson also discussed a possible markup and House vote on a Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) bill, as well as a possible House-Senate conference on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. She emphasized NLIHC’s support for full funding in housing and homelessness programs and named NLIHC’s top legislative priorities.
NLIHC Director of Disaster Recovery Noah Patton explored the FEMA Act and the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act, first highlighting organizational changes at the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA with the recent confirmation of Mark Wayne Mullin as DHS Secretary. NLIHC Vice President of Strategic Partnerships & Campaigns Chantelle Wilkinson gave an update on the SAVE Act, noting its unlikely passage but urging continued advocacy efforts.
NLIHC Vice President of Field Strategy & Innovation Ramina Davidson concluded the call by sharing ways to take action, emphasizing coalition-building.
A recording of the call and the presentation slides are now available. Register for NLIHC’s next national HoUSed campaign call on April 14 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET.
Further Learning and Avenues of Advocacy on the Proposed Rules
Learn more about the three rules here.
Register for NLIHC’s April 6, 3:00 pm ET office hours on the HUD 30-Day Notice and Time Limits/Work Requirements.
Mixed Status
Work Requirements and Time Limits
Read an explainer about work requirements and time limits here.
Explore state-by-state profiles.
Submit comments on the work requirements/time limits proposed rule until 5/1, at 11:59 pm ET. Use NLIHC’s comment template, tailored to your unique perspective.
30-Day Notice
Read about HUD’s 30-day notice proposal here.
Submit your own comment, urging HUD to withdraw the proposed rule.
Avenues of Advocacy on the Hill
Urge Congress to provide the highest possible funding for affordable housing, homelessness, and community development programs in FY27.
Tell Congress to include NLIHC’s priorities in any final bipartisan housing supply bill.
Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition Actions
Learn more about the work of the DHRC here.
Click here to see DHRC’s FEMA requests.
Join the FEMA Act sign-on letter here.
If within an organization, sign onto the Reforming Disaster Recovery Act support letter here.
Our Homes, Our Votes Resources
Explore Our Homes, Our Votes’ voter registration tool here.
Check out the online resource library here.
Learn about a pilot communities initiative here.
General Resources to Take Action
NLIHC’s national HoUSed campaign calls take place on the second and last Tuesday of every month, from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm ET. Register for the series here and access NLIHC’s archive of HoUSed campaign recordings here.