HUD Releases Notice Distributing Disaster Mitigation Funds to Some Impacted States, Excludes Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands
HUD released a Federal Register notice allocating nearly $6.875 billion in mitigation funding to multiple states recovering from 2015, 2016 and 2017 disasters. The funds were approved through a…
August 26, 2019DefendCivilRights: Join Tweetstorm Opposing HUD’s Disparate Impact Rule Tomorrow, August 27, 1-2 p.m. ET
Join a Tweetstorm tomorrow, August 27, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. ET to #DefendCivilRights and encourage advocates to submit comments opposing HUD’s proposed changes to the Disparate Impact regulation.…
August 26, 2019Sign Letter Urging Presidential Debate Moderators to Question Candidates on Affordable Housing
In a few weeks the presidential candidates will return to the debate stage in Houston, TX, to discuss their positions, promises, and policies. NLIHC and our partners are calling on the moderators of…
August 26, 2019Labor Day: BBQs, Parades . . . and Candidates
Labor Day is characterized by family BBQs, parades down Main Street, and - in many communities – appearances by candidates for elected office. Candidates use Labor Day events as opportunities to…
August 26, 2019Presidential Candidate John Delaney Announces Plan to Revitalize Communities, Expand Affordable Housing
Former U.S. Representative John Delaney (D-MD) joins a growing list of Democratic presidential candidates calling for increased investments in affordable homes for those with the greatest needs. Mr.…
August 26, 2019Civil Rights and Housing Justice Groups Launch Websites for Responding to HUD’s Proposed Anti-Fair Housing Disparate Impact Rule
Seven civil rights organizations, led by the National Fair Housing Alliance, formed the Defend Civil Rights campaign and website to mobilize responses against HUD’s proposed changes to the current…
August 26, 2019HUD Seeks Housing-Provider Volunteers in REAC Pilot
HUD is seeking public housing agencies (PHAs) and owners of private HUD-assisted multifamily properties to volunteer for its Real Estate Inspection Center (REAC) pilot project. According to a Federal…
August 26, 2019Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition Expresses Serious Concerns about FEMA Activity in Puerto Rico
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel sent a letter to FEMA Director of Individual Assistance Chris Smith outlining serious concerns with the execution FEMA Individual Assistance (IA) in Puerto Rico.…
August 26, 2019Additional Disaster Housing Recovery Updates, August 26, 2019
The following is a review of additional disaster housing recovery developments since the last edition of Memo to Members and Partners (for the article in the previous Memo, see 8/19). Federal Action…
August 26, 2019Representative Haaland and Senator Warren Seek Feedback on Comprehensive Plan for Native Communities
Representative Deb Haaland (D-NM) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) released a proposal for an upcoming bill, the “Honoring Promises to Native Nations Act,” which aims to address the issues…
August 26, 2019California Partners Release New Study on Tribal Housing Needs and Opportunities
The Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) and the California Coalition for Rural Housing (CCRH), an NLIHC state partner, released on August 14 a comprehensive study on California Tribal…
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