Bill Introduced in the House to Increase Investment in the National Housing Trust Fund
Representative Norma Torres (D-CA) led 15 of her House colleagues in re-introducing on March 29 the “Keep Your Home and Prevent Homelessness Act” (H.R. 2292). If enacted, the bill would amend the “…
FHFA Announces $711 Million for National Housing Trust Fund
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced a 2021 allocation of $711 million for the national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) – more than double last year’s allocation. After a sequestration factor…
Statement from NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel re: Federal Housing Finance Agency Announces $711 Million for National Housing Trust Fund
Washington, DC – The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced today its 2021 allocation of $711 million to the national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) – more than double what was provided last year…
President-Elect Biden Announces New COVID-19 Relief Proposal
President-elect Biden on January 14 released a $1.9 trillion legislative proposal for a comprehensive COVID-19 relief package. The proposal includes essential resources and protections for America’s…
National Housing Trust Fund Allocations Published in Federal Register
National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) FY20 allocations were officially published in the Federal Register on April 29, including specific information for each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico…
National Housing Trust Fund Allocations for FY20 Announced
HUD announced on April 17 the FY20 national Housing Trust Fund (HTF) allocations for each state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Territories. A total of $322,264,268 was allocated, a…
NLIHC CEO Calls for HTF and Public Housing Investments in Infrastructure Package
After House Democrats unveiled the outline for a $760 billion infrastructure package, NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel sent a letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny…
House Committee Holds Hearing on Affordable Housing, Gentrification, and Evictions
The House Financial Services Committee held a full committee hearing on January 14, “On the Brink of Homelessness: How the Affordable Housing Crisis and the Gentrification of America is Leaving…
Representative Waters and Senator Harris Introduce Housing Infrastructure Bill
House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) and Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) introduced on November 21, the “Housing is Infrastructure Act of 2019” (H.R.5187) to invest more…
Representative Omar Calls for $1 Trillion Investment in Public Housing and Housing Trust Fund
Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced on November 20 the “Homes for All Act” that would invest $1 trillion to create 9.5 million new public housing apartments and 2.5 million deeply affordable…