Ensure Fair Screening Practices for Tenants with Conviction Histories!
Thanks to the hard work of advocates nationwide, HUD released last week a proposal to update guidance to landlords of HUD-assisted properties to help eliminate unnecessary barriers that too often…
National Week of Action to Oppose the Criminalization of Homelessness Starts on Monday, April 22!
NLIHC, the National Homelessness Law Center (NHLC), National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH), and National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) invite advocates across the nation to participate in a…
NLIHC’s IDEAS Webpage Features Tools and Resources!
NLIHC’s Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Anti-racism, and Systems-thinking (IDEAS) webpage is a one-stop-shop for up-to-date information on equity-focused training opportunities, IDEAS events, and…
NLIHC Launches New State and Local Innovation Project
New project will focus on empowering a movement to strengthen tenants’ rights, prevent evictions, and promote housing stability for renter households with the lowest incomes. Washington, D.C. – The…
Memo to Members and Partners | Volume 29, Issue 14
Memo: Oppose the Criminalization of Homelessness; Join Webinars on HUD Screening Practices, Boosting Voter Turnout, Homelessness; and More!
Start Planning Now for National Week of Action to Oppose the Criminalization of Homelessness!
NLIHC, the National Homelessness Law Center (NHLC), National Coalition for the Homeless (NCH), and National Alliance to End Homelessness (NAEH) invite advocates across the nation to participate in a …
Recap of 4/9 Advancing Homelessness Solutions Webinar
NLIHC, the National Alliance to End Homelessness (The Alliance), and the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities hosted a webinar, “The Supreme Court and the Criminalization of Homelessness,” on April…
Join 4/29 Webinar on Changes Proposed by HUD to Eliminate Unnecessary Screening Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing for Formerly Incarcerated and Convicted People
HUD released on April 10 a proposal to update existing screening regulations for applicants to HUD-assisted housing with conviction histories or a history of involvement with the criminal-legal…
Representative Cole Elected Chair of House Appropriations Committee
Representative Tom Cole (R-OK) was elected by his colleagues on April 10 to lead the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Appropriations. Chair Cole previously served as the chair of the House…
House Financial Services Committee Releases Bills to Be Considered during April 17 Markup Session
U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services (HFSC) Chair Patrick McHenry (R-NC) released a list of bills to be considered during an April 17 committee markup. The list includes the…
Senate Banking Subcommittee Announces 4/16 Hearing on Preserving Housing Stock
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs’ Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation and Community Development announced that it will hold a hearing, “Challenges in Preserving the…