Legislative & Policy
Bipartisan Disaster Recovery Bill Advances to House Floor
7.25.19
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
7.25.19
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
7.25.19
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.
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
7.5.19
On July 5, 2019, CLPHA submitted comments on HUD's proposed changes to the methodology used for estimating fair market rents (FMRs).
HUD to Host Listening Session on Opportunity Zones in D.C.
CLPHA’s Letter of Support for Legislation to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Featured in NBC News Article
7.2.19
In an article for NBCNews.com, reporter Suzy Khimm spotlighted new legislation from Congressman Jesus Garcia (D-IL) that requires combination carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in public and assisted housing units and authorizes $300 million ov
Trump Establishes White House Council on Eliminating Barriers to Affordable Housing; Names Secretary Ben Carson as Chairperson
6.27.19
On Tuesday, June 25, via Executive Order, President Donald Trump established the White House Council on Eliminating Barriers to Affordable Housing and named HUD Secretary Ben Carson as its chairperson.
The Council will consist of members across eight Federal agencies and engage with state, local, and tribal leaders across the country to identify and remove the obstacles that impede the production of affordable homes.
House Passes Appropriations Minibus Bill with $50.1 Billion for HUD
6.26.19
Yesterday the U.S. House of Representatives voted 277-194 to approve a $383 billion spending package of five appropriations bills, including funding for the departments of Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies.
The House-passed bill includes $50.1 billion for HUD, an increase of $5.9 billion above the FY19 enacted level, and $13.4 billion above President Trump’s request.
Click below for details of the bill’s funding levels for several programs of interest to CLPHA members and CLPHA’s comparative funding chart.