Congresswoman Cori Bush (D-MO) of the U.S. House of Representatives will participate in a plenary discussion at NLIHC’s Housing Policy Forum 2024. As the sponsor of the “Unhoused Bill of Rights,” Representative Bush will discuss the path forward to racial equity and housing justice, as well as the long-term solutions needed to address homelessness and housing insecurity. The plenary discussion will be held on Wednesday, March 20, at 11:00 am. Register today to attend the Forum virtually.
In addition to Representative Bush, Housing Policy Forum 2024 will host a number of other speakers, including Representative Maxwell Frost (D-FL), who will offer his thoughts about the path forward for ensuring long-term housing and homelessness solutions for those most in need in the U.S., and Representative Jimmy Gomez (D-CA), who will discuss his support for transformative legislation to create permanent tools for preventing evictions and a new renter’s tax credit.
The Forum will also feature an opening keynote discussion with acclaimed civil rights attorney and scholar Sherrilyn Ifill, and a closing keynote address by renowned author and journalist Dr. Jelani Cobb.
Please note that due to legislative voting schedules, participation from congressional members is subject to change.