NLIHC Statement on President Biden's Housing Supply Action Plan
Washington, D.C. – President Biden released today a comprehensive plan to address a central driver of inflation – the rising cost of rent and the severe shortage of homes affordable and available to…
May 16, 2022NLIHC Statement on Historic Housing Investments in “Build Back Better Act”
Washington, DC – President Biden announced a final framework on the “Build Back Better Act,” moving Congress one step closer to enacting the legislation. The $1.75 trillion economic recovery package…
October 28, 2021Over 160 Members of Congress and 1800 Organizations Nationwide Urge White House and Leadership to Protect Targeted Housing Investments in “Build Back Better Act”
Washington, DC –As President Biden and congressional leaders continue negotiations over what provisions will be included in the pared-down “Build Back Better Act,” over 160 member of Congress and…
October 25, 2021NLIHC Statement: Affordable Housing Investments for People Most in Need Must be Saved in the “Build Back Better Act”
Washington, DC – President Biden and congressional leaders are working to reach an agreement with moderate Democrats to drastically cut the “Build Back Better Act” from $3.5 trillion to as little as…
October 7, 2021Take Action: House Budget Committee Advances “Build Back Better Act,” with Full House Vote as Soon as This Week!
The House Budget Committee voted on Saturday, September 25 along party lines to advance the “Build Back Better Act,” a $3.5 trillion comprehensive infrastructure and economic recovery package, to the…
September 27, 2021House Releases Landmark Legislation with Major Housing Investments; Committee Votes Today
The House Financial Services Committee released on September 9 landmark legislation to invest $327 billion in affordable housing as part of a $3.5 trillion infrastructure and economic recovery…
September 13, 2021Disaster Housing Recovery Updates – September 13, 2021
NLIHC Updates Take Action! Sign your organization on to a letter supporting the bipartisan “Reforming Disaster Recovery Act” to ensure every disaster survivor receives the assistance they need to…
September 13, 2021White House Announces Immediate Steps to Increase Affordable Housing Supply
The White House announced steps to expand the affordable housing supply by 100,000 units for homeowners and renters over the next three years. These steps will create, preserve, and sell units to…
September 7, 2021House Financial Services Committee to Hold Hearings on Emergency Rental Assistance and Treasury’s Response to Pandemic
House Financial Services Committee (HFSC) Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) announced on August 31 several hearings for the month of September. The schedule includes a full committee hearing on the…
September 7, 2021Take Action: House Approves Budget Resolution Calling for $339 Million in Affordable Housing Investments
The House voted 220 - 212 on August 24 to approve a budget resolution, setting the stage for a $3.5 trillion infrastructure and economic recovery package, including up to $339 billion in investments…
August 30, 2021Take Action: House to Vote on Budget Resolution Calling for $332 Billion for Housing and Transportation Funding
The House of Representatives is slated to return to Washington on August 23 to vote on the budget resolution passed on August 11 in the Senate. If the House passes the resolution, the stage will be…
August 23, 2021