NLIHC in the News for the Week of April 30
The following are some of the news stories to which NLIHC contributed during the week of April 30: “The fight to make it harder for landlords to evict their tenants” Vox, May 1at: https://tinyurl.…
Where to Find Us – May 8
United Tenant Council of Councils Town Hall – Detroit, MI, May 24 (Courtney Cooperman) Maryland Emergency Management Association 2023 Symposium – Ocean City, MD, June 1 (Noah Patton) South Dakota…
House Republicans Pass Disastrous Budget Proposal Gutting HUD Affordable Housing and Homelessness Resources – Take Action!
The U.S. House of Representatives passed the “Limit, Save, and Grow Act” (H.R.2811) on April 26 by a party-line vote of 217-215. If enacted, the bill would lift the federal debt ceiling in exchange…
NLIHC Joins National Partners in “Care, Not Cuts” Rally Opposing Disgraceful Cuts Proposed by House Debt Ceiling Plan
NLIHC joined national partners on April 26 for a rally and press conference on Capitol Hill opposing the severe cuts to domestic spending programs – including HUD’s and USDA’s vital affordable…
“Spring into Action” with NLIHC to Oppose Budget Cuts!
“Spring into Action” with NLIHC from May 8 to May 19 in a two-week mobilization effort to oppose deep budget cuts and urge Congress to invest in affordable housing and homelessness programs at the…
Recap of 4/24 National HoUSed Campaign Call
In the most recent (April 24) call for the National HoUSed Campaign, we discussed state housing finance agency screening policies for people with conviction histories; heard about a grassroots…
NLIHC President and CEO Diane Yentel Testifies before Senate Banking Committee on Bipartisan Legislation to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
The U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held a hearing, “Building Consensus to Address Housing Challenges,” on April 26. The hearing addressed bipartisan proposals to help…
Bipartisan “Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act” Reintroduced in Senate
Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Todd Young (R-IN) reintroduced the “Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act” (S.1257) in the U.S. Senate on April 25. The bipartisan legislation would…
Senator Kaine and Representative Peters Introduce “Fair Housing Improvement Act”
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Representative Scott Peters (D-CA) introduced the “Fair Housing Improvement Act” (S.1267, H.R. 2846) in the U.S. Congress on April 25. The bill would expand housing…
Bipartisan Bill Increasing Housing Protections for Survivors of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking Is Reintroduced
Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), along with Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), reintroduced the “Fair Housing for Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence…
Senator Casey Introduces “VITAL Act” to Increase Accessible Housing Development
Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate’s Special Committee on Aging, introduced the “Visitable Inclusive Tax Credits for Accessible Living (VITAL) Act” (S.1377) on April 27. The bill…