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Minority Households Do Not Receive Fair Share of Mortgage Interest Deduction
A report released by NLIHC and the Institute on Assets and Social Policy (IASP) at Brandeis University, Misdirected Investments: How the Mortgage Interest Deduction Drives Inequality and the Racial...
View ArticleNLIHC, Representative Ellison, and Senator Merkley Host Congressional...
Representative Keith Ellison (D-MN), Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), and NLIHC hosted a congressional briefing on October 17 to discuss the benefits of reforming the mortgage interest deduction (MID)...
View ArticleAdditional Updates on Disaster Housing Recovery
The following is a review of additional developments related to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria housing recovery since last week’s Memo to Members and Partners (for the article in last week’s Memo,...
View ArticleHouse Panel to Hold Hearing on Puerto Rico Hurricane Recovery
The House Natural Resources Committee will hold an oversight hearing on hurricane recovery in Puerto Rico. Witnesses have not yet been announced. The hearing will take place on Tuesday, October 24 at...
View ArticleMembers of Congress Urge FEMA to Act on Public Assistance for Puerto Rico and...
Members of Congress sent FEMA Administrator Brock Long two letters regarding the agency’s response to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, one related to public assistance for Puerto Rico and one...
View ArticleSenators Blumenthal and Cassidy Call on FEMA to Prioritize Housing Assistance...
Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) sent a letter to FEMA Director Brock Long on October 18, urging him to take immediate action to ensure that all displaced survivors of...
View ArticleCongress on Track to Pass Additional $36.5 Billion in Disaster Aid
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an emergency supplemental spending bill as early as Wednesday, October 25 to provide additional funding for hurricane and wildfire relief and recovery. On...
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Celebrate 2018 Housing Leadership Award Honorees Susan Collins, Lisa...
Make a contribution to celebrate NLIHC’s 2018 Housing Leadership Award honorees, Senator Susan Collins, Lisa Hasegawa, and Matthew Desmond. Your donation in their honor will be recognized at NLIHC’s...
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NLIHC’s 2018 Housing Policy Forum to Address Building the Movement for Fair...
NLIHC’s 2018 Housing Policy Forum: Building the Movement will address fair housing in American on the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act. Confirmed and invited speakers include Richard Rothstein,...
View ArticleJoin NDD United in Series of Activities Calling on Congress to Fully Fund...
The Senate passed their budget resolution on October 19 calling for flat funding for non-discretionary programs in FY18 and cuts of over $600 billion over the following 10 years. These cuts are...
View ArticleAsk Congress to Reinvest Savings from Homeownership Tax Reform into Key...
Ask your representatives to sign onto Representative Keith Ellison's (D-MN) "Dear Colleague" letter urging Congress to reinvest any savings from changes to the mortgage interest deduction and other...
View ArticleDisaster Housing Recovery Update, Monday, October 23, 2017
CongressHUDLIHEAPCalifornia WildfiresHurricane MariaHurricane IrmaHurricane HarveyCONGRESSThe Senate advanced the $36.5B disaster spending bill passed by the House, setting up a vote by the full Senate...
View ArticleDisaster Housing Recovery Update, Tuesday, October 24, 2017
CongressUSDA Rural DevelopmentCalifornia WildfiresHurricane MariaHurricane IrmaHurricane HarveyCongressSenate Passes Latest Emergency Spending Bill. The Senate gave final approval to a $36.5 billion...
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House Passes Final Budget Resolution
The House passed the Senate version of the FY18 budget resolution by a close vote of 216-212 on October 26, allowing Republicans to move their tax plan. A group of Republican representatives from high...
View ArticleSenate Committee Holds Confirmation Hearing for HUD Nominees
The Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee held a confirmation hearing on October 26 to consider the nominations of Brian D. Montgomery to serve as assistant secretary for housing and...
View ArticleAdditional Updates on Disaster Housing Recovery
The following is a review of additional housing recovery developments related to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and the California wildfires since last week’s Memo to Members and Partners (for the...
View Article2010 GAO Report Provides Advice for Disaster Assistance in 2017
A 2010 report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) examined federal disaster assistance after Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in Louisiana and Mississippi. The report found that a...
View ArticleCongress to Hold Multiple Hearings on Disaster Recovery
The House and Senate will hold a number of hearings in the coming days about the federal response to recent natural disasters.The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee will hold a...
View ArticleHUD Disaster Recovery Updates
The following are updates about HUD’s efforts related to Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria and the California wildfires, as well as a letter to HUD from advocates about the Community Development Block...
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