Representative Barbara Lee (D-CA) introduced on September 7 the “Renters’ Bill of Rights” resolution, legislation affirming the rights of all renters to safe, affordable, and decent homes. The…
The House Financial Services Committee released on September 9 landmark legislation to invest $327 billion in affordable housing as part of a $3.5 trillion infrastructure and economic recovery…
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on August 25 issued an updated frequently asked questions (FAQs) document to support state and local governments in expediting the distribution of emergency rental…
Over the last few weeks, multiple states have made significant program changes to increase the efficiency of their programs. When programs course-correct and integrate flexibilities, they can greatly…
As Treasury Department Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) programs continue to ramp up, many face application backlogs. Guidance from the department in the form of frequently asked questions (FAQ)…
The White House hosted a virtual event on September 8 to highlight cities, counties, and states that are leading the way on rapidly delivering emergency rental assistance (ERA) and protecting tenants…
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Congress
House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-SC) released on August 31 a new episode of “Clyburn Chronicles,” the congressman’s podcast, featuring NLIHC’s Diane Yentel discussing…
The following are some of the news stories that NLIHC contributed to during the week of September 5:
“Biden resets after Delta frustrates his hope to declare Covid independence,” NBC News,…
The House Ways and Means Committee released on September 10 draft legislation providing robust affordable housing investments as part of a comprehensive budget reconciliation package. The committee…
NLIHC sent a letter on September 8 to Senate Finance Committee Chair Ron Wyden (D-OR) and House Ways and Means Committee Chair Richard Neal (D-MA) urging the congressional leaders to ensure the…
Representatives Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) and Tony Cárdenas (D-CA) introduced on September 10 the “Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration Act of 2021,” or the “LIFT the BAR Act…
