Deanne Criswell was confirmed as FEMA administrator by a voice vote in the Senate on April 22. Administrator Criswell has had a long career in emergency management, most recently as the head of New…
NLIHC tracks all emergency rental assistance programs, analyzes in-depth information on each program, and shares best practices to ensure funds are equitably distributed to support individuals and…
NLIHC and the Center for Law and Social Policy (CLASP) published a new report, “Prioritization in Emergency Rental Assistance Programs: A Framework of Strategies, Policies, and Procedures to Better…
During the most recent national “HoUSed: Universal, Stable, and Affordable Housing” call, we discussed the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s (CFPB’s) new measure to enforce the national eviction…
Join today’s (April 26) national HoUSed campaign call from 2:30-4 pm ET. HUD Senior Advisor for Housing and Services Richard Cho will provide an update on new funding to address homelessness from the…
Senate Republicans released on April 23 a $568 billion infrastructure proposal in response to President Biden’s $2 trillion “American Jobs Plan.” The Republican plan would provide funding to repair…
Representatives Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) introduced on April 23 the “Affordable Housing Preservation Act” to create a demonstration program to fund the creation of community-owned…
Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO) reintroduced the “American Housing and Economic Mobility Act” to help address the underlying causes of America’s housing…
NLIHC released on April 15 its Advocates’ Guide 2021: A Primer on Federal Affordable Housing & Community Development Programs, a comprehensive resource for advocates and others involved in many…
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) released a report, “More Housing Vouchers: Most Important Step to Help More People Afford Stable Homes.” The report explains the benefits of…
The Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS) released a systematic review of COVID-19 research and data on renter experiences. “Renters’ Responses to Financial Stress During the Pandemic” outlines the…
