Legislative & Policy

CLPHA Announces Resources to Frame Discussions about Workers, Work Requirements, and Workforce Development Initiatives among Households Served by PHAs 

7.23.25

CLPHA is pleased to share a suite of resources that describe the current landscape of workers, work requirements, and workforce development initiatives in households receiving U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rental assistance.

CLPHA Applauds Landmark LIHTC Expansion, Expresses Deep Concern About Safety Net Cuts for Low-Income Families in Reconciliation Bill

7.7.25

The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) applauds the permanent expansion of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) that President Trump signed into law on Friday. This landmark achievement is a long-sought reform that provides public housing authorities (PHA) with a powerful tool to preserve, improve, and expand the nation’s affordable housing supply.

Congress Passes Trump’s Tax Bill with Deep Cuts to Social Safety Net

7.3.25

Today, House Republicans passed the mammoth reconciliation bill endorsed by President Donald Trump after a tumultuous 13 hours on the House floor. The bill passed by a vote of 218-214, with every Democrat and 2 Republicans voting against it. Senate Republicans passed the bill by a slim margin earlier this week, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. President Trump is expected to host a signing ceremony for the bill tomorrow, which is an acknowledgment of accomplishing his goal of passing the legislation by the Fourth of July.  

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