Representative Keith Ellison (D-MN) introduced H.R. 1213, the Common Sense Housing Investment Act of 2013, on March 15. The legislation would modify the mortgage interest deduction to fund the…
Washington, D.C. - Today, renters and housing justice groups in over 48 cities and 19 states will take to the streets for the National Renters Day of Action in what promises to be the largest…
Monday, March 4, 2013CONTACT: Amy Clark, 202.662.1530 x227, [email protected] March 11 Press Call to Announce New Data on Affordable Rental Housing ShortageWHAT: The National Low Income Housing Coalition…
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance will hold a hearing titled “The Future of Housing in America: A Better Way to Increase Efficiencies for Housing Vouchers and Create…
We are now in our third week of NLIHC’s Membership Month. We welcome our new members and thank those who recently rejoined. Your membership is essential to helping NLIHC carry out our mission. Please…
The Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Subcommittee of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee will hold a hearing on the oversight of the HUD inspection process.…
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) was forced to push back a procedural vote on a stopgap funding measure, after senators were unable to come to agreement on politically sensitive issues,…
The Obama Administration has asked Congress to approve $2.6 billion in emergency funds for survivors of Louisiana’s flood (see Memo 9/12). In a September 13 letter to House Appropriations Committee…
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies will hold a hearing to examine the implications of converting public housing and other…
The Urban Institute hosted an event titled “Promoting Economic Mobility: Putting Evidence to Action for Communities” on September 14. The discussions focused on innovative strategies and successful…
HUD’s Office of General Council issued guidance on applying fair housing standards to the enforcement of local nuisance and crime-free ordinances. The guidance primarily focuses on the impact these…
