Legislative & Policy
Senate Passes Budget and Debt Limit Deal
House Passes Budget Spending and Debt Lifting Deal
Bipartisan Disaster Recovery Bill Advances to House Floor
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The House Financial Services Committee voted unanimously on July 16 to approve H.R. 3702, the “Reforming Disaster Recovery Act of 2019,” bipartisan legislation from Reps. Al Green (D-TX) and Ann Wagner (R-MO) that would formally authorize HUD’s Community Development Block Grant–Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program.
HUD Opens Registration for REAC NSPIRE Demonstration
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HUD recently announced that PHAs can register for its new voluntary demonstration that will test new inspection protocols. PHAs participating in the demonstration, known as NSPIRE, will receive one inspection per property during the demonstration period.
CLPHA Attends HUD Listening Session on Opportunity Zones
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On July 22, CLPHA attended a listening session at HUD headquarters where HUD staff and PHA industry stakeholders discussed ways to ensure affordable housing can benefit from Opportunity Zone investments.
Congressional Interest in Biometric Technology in Housing Authorities
Public Housing Industry Groups Propose ACC Legislative Language
Comments to HUD Re: [Docket No. FR-6161-N-01] Proposed Changes to the Methodology Used for Estimating Fair Market Rents
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On July 5, 2019, CLPHA submitted comments on HUD's proposed changes to the methodology used for estimating fair market rents (FMRs).
CLPHA Submits Public Comments Opposing HUD’s Dangerous Non-Citizen Proposal
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CLPHA Submits Public Comments Opposing HUD’s Dangerous Non-Citizen Proposal
HUD’s cruel proposal would force mixed-status families to decide between a roof for some, or homelessness for all.