NLIHC Updates
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National Updates
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 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…
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 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…
The House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) held a hearing on September 10, “Protecting Renters During the Pandemic: Reviewing Reforms to Expedite Emergency Rental Assistance,” to discuss reforms…
During our most recent (September 7) national call on “HoUSed: Universal, Stable, Affordable Housing,” we welcomed Jessica Perez and Abby Boshart from the Urban Institute, who discussed leveraging…
Join today’s (September 13) national HoUSed campaign call from 2:30-4 pm ET. We will share details of the historic housing investments proposed by the House Financial Services Committee in the…
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…
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) announces the appointment of four new members to the NLIHC Board of Directors: National Alliance of HUD Tenants President Geraldine…
