Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI) introduced H.R. 2955, the Runaway and Homeless Youth Inclusion Act of 2013, on August 1. Representative Mark Pocan (D-WI) is an original cosponsor. The measure would…
A new report from the Government Accountability Office reviews five HUD programs that encourage resident self-sufficiency and finds that data are lacking to assess the success of these programs.…
As previously reported, HUD published final HOME program regulation changes on July 24 (see Memo, 7/26) and NLIHC has prepared an outline of the key changes. In addition, NLIHC would like to…
FY14 Proposed Fair Market Rents (FMRs) are now available for comment, as announced in an August 5 Federal Register notice. FMRs are used as the basis for determining payment standards in the Housing…
On August 6, HUD published a notice describing how the changes to the Violence Against Women program resulting from the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013 (VAWA 2013) affects HUD…
On August 9, HUD’s Office of Public Affairs sent an email to stakeholders asking for input regarding its draft Strategic Plan 2014-2018. The deadline for input is August 16.An outline of the draft…
The Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless (RICH), an NLIHC State Coalition Partner, has succeeded in securing $750,000 for rental assistance in the 2013 state budget, a significant first step…
On Thursday, August 29 at 1 pm ET, NLIHC will host a webinar on HUD’s proposed affirmatively furthering fair housing (AFFH) rule. The proposed regulations to establish a more effective approach to…
NLIHC is accepting resumes for Fall 2013 intern positions. Interns are highly valued and fully integrated into our work. We seek students passionate about social justice issues, with excellent…
The House and Senate will be on recess until September 9. August is a good time to connect with your federal elected officials locally and express your support or opposition to bills under…
The Seattle City Council has endorsed United for Homes proposal; Mayor Michael McGinn (D) signed the resolution on July 22. The resolution highlights the need for affordable housing in the city,…
