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ICYMI: New Dem Rep. Whitesides Introduces Bill to Prepare Emergency Infrastructure for Natural Disasters
This week, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) introduced the bipartisan Disaster Ready Infrastructure Act (H.R. 9235),
Over 1,100 Housing Advocates Call on Congress to Address Affordability
More than 1,100 builders, remodelers and other housing industry professionals went to Capitol Hill today to call for congressional action to improve affordability and help builders to increase the
VA processes 2M disability benefits claims in record time – again
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced today that it processed more than two million disability benefits claims for Veterans in fiscal year 2026 as of June 1, 2026, faster than ever
Newhouse Votes to Secure Funding to Meet America’s Infrastructure, Housing Demands
Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) released the following statement upon Committee passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
EIA releases the Annual Energy Outlook 2026
The Annual Energy Outlook 2026 (AEO2026) explores medium- and long-term alternative futures in the United States through 2050. AEO2026 enables the public to explore a suite of alternative pathways for our energy future depending on assumptions made about markets, technological breakthroughs,
HUD Overhauls Federal Homelessness Assistance
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for $4.04 billion to better serve America’s vulnerable populations through
At Senate Intelligence Hearing, Vice Chairman Warner Blasts Appointment of Bill Pulte as Acting...
Vice Chairman Mark R. Warner (D-VA) today sharply criticized President Trump’s decision to name Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte to also serve as Director of National Intelligence, warning that the appointment threatens the integrity and independence of the Intelligence Community.
National Fair Housing Alliance Sues CFPB and Acting Director Vought to Block Dismantling of...
The?National Fair Housing Alliance® (NFHA™) filed suit in federal court to stop a new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) rule that reverses 50 years of fair lending protections and opens the door to widespread discrimination against women, Black, Latino, Asian, Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and Native people, people with disabilities, and other underserved communities that have long been denied a fair chance to receive safe and affordable credit.
NAR Existing-Home Sales Report Shows 3.2% Increase in May
Existing-home sales increased by 3.2% month-over-month and year-over-year, according to the National Association of REALTORS® Existing-Home Sales report. The report provides the
Congressman Rogers Advances $35 Million for Coal Country Economic Revitalization Projects & Infrastructure
U.S. Rep. Harold “Hal” Rogers (KY-05) announced $35 million for Kentucky projects passed a critical hurdle on Wednesday after being approved by the House Appropriations Committee in the fiscal year 2027 Interior and Environment Appropriations bill
Mortgage Credit Availability Increased in May
Mortgage credit availability increased in May according to the Mortgage Credit Availability Index (MCAI), a report from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) that analyzes data from ICE Mortgage Technology.
EPA and Partners Announce Projects to Clean Up Detroit Area Waterways
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Regional Administrator Anne Vogel was joined by the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy Director Phil Roos and
What $70B Could Do for the American People Instead of More Money for ICE...
As Washington Republicans push a $70 billion funding package for ICE and CBP through Congress, Senator Reverend Warnock is unveiling a new suite of ideas showing how $70 billion could be spent to lower costs and improve lives for Americans
NHC applauds House passage of bipartisan housing package to expand supply and improve affordability
David M. Dworkin, President and CEO of the National Housing Conference (NHC), released the following statement after the U.S.
ALTA Commends House for Advancing Amended 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the national trade association of the land title insurance industry, issued the following statement upon the U.S. House’s consideration of the amended, bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
Gooden Seeks Transparency in Kaufman County Housing Policies
Congressman Lance Gooden sent a letter to the Dallas Housing Authority requesting answers and greater transparency regarding housing placement trends and neighborhood concentration concerns in Kaufman County. The letter responds to concerns raised by homeowners in the Gateway Parks subdivision in Forney about Housing Choice Vouchers and federal housing policies contributing to increased institutional investor ownership and neighborhood instability
NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES THE AVAILABILITY OF NEARLY $20 MILLION FOR COMMUNITY...
The New York State Department of State (DOS) today announced the availability of nearly $20 million in funding through the 2026 Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) Initiative for three signature community planning and development programs—Local Waterfront Revitalization Program; Smart Growth Community Planning Program; and Brownfield Opportunity Area Program.
New Home Sales Down in April on Affordability Concerns
Elevated mortgage rates, higher inflation and economic uncertainty kept more buyers on the sidelines in April as ongoing affordability challenges continue. Sales of newly built single-
Carey, Panetta Introduce the Affordable Housing Credit Carryback Act
Last week, U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-OH-15) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) introduced H.R. 9012, the Affordable Housing Credit Carryback Act to strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC). This legislation will change the LIHTC carryback period from one year to five years, which will increase the uptake of these important credits and spur more investment in affordable housing production.
ALTA, New England Land Title Association and AARP Applaud Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy...
The American Land Title Association (ALTA), the New England Land Title Association (NELTA) and AARP today commended
