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NCD advises DOE on rulemaking impacting people with disabilities
The National Council on Disability sent a letter Wednesday from Vice Chair and Acting Chair Shawn Kennemer to U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright regarding rulemaking impacting people with disabilities.
Norton Statement on House Passage of Anti-D.C. Home Rule Immigration Bill
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC) released a statement after the House passed its third anti-D.C. home rule bill this week. The bill, introduced by Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA), would
What to Expect After You Apply for FEMA Assistance
If you were affected by either of two recent federally declared disasters in Missouri – March 14-15 or May 16 – you may be eligible for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management
Rep. Chu Leads California Lawmakers in Urging FEMA to Expand Housing Assistance for Survivors...
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) led 14 members of the California delegation in a letter to David Richardson, the Senior Official Performing the Duties of FEMA Administrator, urging the agency to explore all available federal disaster housing programs for survivors who remain displaced nearly six months after the devastating Los Angeles fires.
New Habitat for Humanity report links housing improvements in informal settlements to important benefits...
Ahead of the 2025 Group of Seven (G7) Summit, a groundbreaking new report from Habitat for Humanity
Statement on the Confirmation of Andrew Hughes as HUD Deputy Secretary
The National Association of REALTORS® Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer Shannon McGahn issued the following statement after the United States Senate confirmed Andrew
Torres Slams HUD Budget for Abandoning Disaster Survivors and Slashing Housing Aid for Families,...
At today’s House Appropriations THUD Subcommittee hearing, Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) pressed HUD Secretary
More than 1,000 Housing Professionals Urge Congress to Act on Key Affordability Issues
More than 1,000 builders, remodelers and associates engaged in all facets of the residential construction industry trekked to Capitol Hill today to urge their lawmakers to support policies that
Flood: We Are Going To Dig Into The Challenges With Building Housing In Rural...
The House Financial Services Committee is holding a Housing and Insurance Subcommittee hearing, led by Subcommittee Chair Mike Flood (NE-01), to examine how rural communities can better leverage private-sector investment and community-led solutions to meet their unique housing needs.
Andrew Hughes Confirmed as Deputy Secretary of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
The U.S. Senate today confirmed Andrew Hughes as the Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Rep. Tony Gonzales Addresses Veterans and Foster Youth Housing Issues with HUD Secretary
During a House Appropriations Committee Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) hearing, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) asked the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Scott Turner, about housing issues facing veterans and foster youth.
Beatty and Brown Demand Urgent Federal Response to Housing Crisis
Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) co-led a House Resolution with Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) calling for urgent, coordinated federal action to address the nation’s worsening
Visit Any Disaster Recovery Center For In-Person FEMA Assistance
If you are a Kentucky survivor who experienced loss as the result of the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from May 16-17, 2025, you do not have to go to a Disaster Recovery Center
Rep. Adams Introduces Bill to Lower Cost of Housing, Reduce Corporate Housing Ownership Rates
Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) introduced the American Neighborhoods Protection Act to protect and improve
EPA Begins Final Cleanup of Ottawa Radiation Areas Superfund Site in Illinois
This summer, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will begin the final cleanup of radium-contaminated soil at the Ottawa Radiation Areas Superfund site in Ottawa, Illinois.
WITH NEARLY 8,000 ‘ZOMBIE HOUSES’ PLAGUING ROCHESTER, SCHUMER CALLS ON FEDS TO IMMEDIATELY RENEW...
Amid Nationwide Housing Shortage, Schumer Says Preserving HUD Partnership - Which Expires July 1 - Is Win-Win-Win For
Mixed Conditions for Single-Family Construction, Apartment Boost in Smaller Metros
Single-family construction growth registered modest gains in small metro areas and declines in large metro counties while apartment growth is shifting to counties with
Builders Auckland: Why Local Matters and the Benefits of Hiring an Auckland-Based Builder
Considering a renovation or new build in Auckland? Discover why choosing local builders can make all the difference to your project’s success. From navigating council consents to understanding local conditions, Auckland-based builders like Build Unlimited bring unique advantages that save time, money, and stress.
Reps. Cleaver, Lawler Reintroduce Bipartisan HUD Legislation to Ensure Annual Oversight
U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05) and Mike Lawler (NY-17) reintroduced the HUD Accountability Act of 2025, a bipartisan measure that would require the Secretary of Housing
Grounded Solutions Network and National Housing Trust Launch CLT Pilot Program to Scale Affordable...
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation-funded initiative will provide loans and technical assistance to four community land trusts seeking to expand their housing portfolios and organizational capacity?
