NLIHC believes in just communities, where all community members have access to economic and educational opportunities, as well as affordable housing. Evidence shows that access to stable, affordable…
At a time when America’s housing affordability crisis has reached new heights, our nation should reprioritize current federal spending through the tax code to better serve those with the greatest…
NLIHC advocates for increased funding for the Housing Trust Fund Housing Choice Vouchers, public housing, project-based rental assistance, and the HOME Investment Partnerships program, among many…
NLIHC works to preserve and increase resources for federal affordable housing programs serving extremely low-income families. Despite a proven track record, these programs have been chronically…
The U.S. Senate may take up consideration of Representative Mel Watt (D-NC) to be the new director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) as early as the week of October 28. FHFA regulates the…
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs has scheduled two more hearings in its series of hearings on housing finance reform. The fourth and fifth hearings will be held during the…
Representative Jack Kingston (R-GA) introduced H.R. 3340, the Fannie-Freddie Debt Elimination Act, on October 24.H.R. 3340 would require dollars repaid by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to the Treasury…
The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM), an NLIHC State Coalition Partner, has released a five-minute video that captures stories from Michigan residents about their search…
The FY14 Budget Conference Committee is expected to hold its first meeting the week of October 28 and begin to tackle the major fiscal issues encapsulated by the FY14 budget decision. The appointment…
The House Committee on Financial Services will hold a hearing on “the taxpayer-funded bailout of the Federal Housing Administration” on October 29. FHA Commissioner and HUD Assistant Secretary for…
On October 21, several national housing organizations committed to advancing areas of agreement from previous housing assistance reform bills sent a letter to House and Senate appropriators, urging…
A new audit from HUD’s Inspector General (IG) of the Moving to Work (MTW) demonstration program states HUD needs to improve its oversight of the program, especially since Congress considers expanding…
