NLIHC in the News for the Week of February 7
The following are some of the news stories that NLIHC contributed to during the week of February 7: “The CDC’s eviction moratorium was supposed to protect renters. They’re still winding up…
Urge Congress to Pass HFSC Proposal for $40 Billion in COVID Relief for Renters, People who are Homeless, and Homeowners!
The House Financial Services Committee Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) released on February 5 a COVID-19 relief bill that would provide urgently needed resources for America’s lowest-income renters…
Sign Your Organization on to Letter Supporting Increased Congressional Funding for Housing and Homelessness Resources TODAY!
Advocates for housing, community development, and ending homelessness are working together to urge Congress to provide the highest possible funding for HUD and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)…
House and Senate Advance Coronavirus Relief Legislation through Budget Reconciliation Process
The Senate, in the early morning of February 5, passed a budget resolution containing coronavirus relief provisions. The resolution passed by a vote of 51-50, with Vice President Kamala Harris…
Confirmed: FEMA Change to 100% Reimbursement for Non-Congregate Shelter Applies Retroactively
In an Executive Order released last month, President Biden announced that FEMA would be fully covering eligible costs related to coronavirus-related non-congregate sheltering for individuals…
Senators Urge Treasury to Ensure People Experiencing Homelessness Receive Economic Relief Payments
Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) and 28 of her Senate colleagues sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on February 3 urging the Treasury Department to publish specific procedures addressing how…
House Financial Services Committee Holds Hearing on COVID-19 Stimulus
The House Financial Services Committee held a remote hearing, “More than a Shot in the Arm: The Need for Additional COVID-19 Stimulus,” on February 4. Witnesses included Clarence Anthony, CEO and…
New Resource on Strengthening Health Partnerships Available from the Framework for an Equitable COVID-19 Homelessness Response
Partners leading the work on the Framework for an Equitable COVID-19 Homelessness Response released on January 27 a new resource to help communities improve health care quality and outcomes for…
Join NLIHC’s National Call on Coronavirus, Disasters, Housing, and Homelessness Today at 2:30 pm ET
Join today’s (February 8) national call on coronavirus, disasters, housing, and homelessness at 2:30-4 pm ET. We will be joined by Representative Emanuel Cleaver (D-MO), chair of the House Financial…
Recording Available of NLIHC’s February 1 National Call on “Coronavirus, Disasters, Housing, and Homelessness”
During the most recent national call on coronavirus, disasters, housing, and homelessness, we shared the latest updates on emergency rental assistance (ERA) programs, discussed the impact of utility…
Additional Coronavirus Updates – February 8, 2021
Updated NLIHC Resources FAQ: Eligibility for Assistance Based on Immigration Status [Español] National Eviction Moratorium: FAQ for Renters [Español] Overview of Federal Eviction Moratorium…