Legislative & Policy
House Republicans Release Tax Extender Proposal
Congress Approves $1.68 Billion in Disaster Recovery Funds for Florence-Impacted Areas, CLPHA Stands Ready to Support Those Impacted by Hurricane Michael
10.11.18
As we follow the news of Hurricane Michael, our thoughts are with those in the storm’s path. CLPHA stands ready to work in support of low-income Americans impacted by the disaster and, as we have in the past, will advocate for HUD and FEMA programs such as DHAP and CDBG-DR that provide funds to assist recovery efforts.
Congress:
President Signs CR Extending FY18 Level THUD Funding Until Dec. 7, FY19 Negotiations Continue
HUD Opens New Line of Communication with Stakeholder HUDdle Event
11.8.18
CLPHA Legislative Director Gerard Holder (right) speaks with Secretary Ben Carson at HUD's first Stakeholder HUDdle.
Voters Approve Some State, Local Affordable Housing Measures
11.9.18
While the federal House and Senate races were the big story of Tuesday’s midterm elections, voters across the country considered critical state and local ballot issues as well, including eight states that dealt with the construction of affordable housing or expanding protections for renters.
CLPHA Analysis: Mid-Term Election to Dramatically Shift Makeup of Housing and Related Committees
ACTION ALERT: Call Congress to Save Private Activity Bonds
Reducing Regulatory Burden at HUD
Senate Banking (Again) Advances Kurtz for HUD PIH Assistant Secretary
3.14.18
On January 17, the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs once again met in Executive Session to vote on the nominations of Robert Hunter Kurtz to be HUD Assistant Secretary for Public and Indian Housing (PIH); and Brian Montgomery, to be HUD Assistant Secretary for Housing – Federal Housing Commissioner.