The common thread in all of Tenant Talk's important topics, and the very reason why the newsletter matters, is simple: community. Enjoy our community themed issue of Tenant Talk, as we present NLIHC'…
The Housing Leadership Awards Reception held each year in conjunction with our annual Housing Policy Forum, is NLIHC’s only fundraising event. The awards are: the Cushing Niles Dolbeare…
NLIHC welcomes Max Steininger, who has joined the Policy team as a Fall intern. Originally from Altoona, Iowa, Max majors in political science at The George Washington University. Having worked…
NLIHC recently added state-specific national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) allocation plan information on our HTF website at: http://bit.ly/28SEBVd. We also provide a calendar of the dates, times, and…
The Senate unanimously approved the “Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2015” (H.R. 3700) on July 14. A broad coalition of housing advocates, including NLIHC, have worked to advance…
Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) introduced legislation that would provide legal protections that ensure survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault have access to safe housing. The “Fair Housing…
Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Orrin Hatch (R-UT) introduced the “Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2016” on July 14. This legislation includes comprehensive reforms to the Low Income…
The Campaign for Housing and Community Development Funding (CHCDF) sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) on July 14 to respond to the GOP’s recently released plan to address poverty in…
The House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on July 13 to examine the recently proposed adjustments to HUD’s Distressed Asset Stabilization Program (“DASP”). HUD Secretary Julián Castro was…
Florida Senators Bill Nelson (D) and Marco Rubio (R) introduced the “Housing Accountability Act of 2016” on July 14. The bill would require residents of private properties that have Section 8 Housing…
The House and Senate head into a 7-week recess starting Monday, July 18 and running through the Labor Day weekend. Many Congressional members will be attending their party conventions. The…
Senate Budget Committee Chair Mike Enzi (R-WY) announced bipartisan proposals to reform the federal budget process, which perennially runs into congressional gridlock each year.
“America’s budget…
