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Min, Olszewski Introduce Community Disaster Protection Act to Expand Insurance Access in High-Risk Areas
Rep. Dave Min (CA-47) and Rep. Johnny Olszewski (MD-02), Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Building Resilient Housing Task Force, today introduced the Community Disaster Protection Act.
Cammack Secures New VA Contract to Keep Homeless Veterans Housed in Ocala and Gainesville
Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) today announced that veterans experiencing homelessness in Ocala and Gainesville will be able to stay in their housing after she worked directly with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to secure a new contract for Volunteers of America. Starting October 1, the VA’s Contract Emergency Residential Services (CERS) program will fund 36 beds at the Ritz Veterans
Nadler, Pappas, Goodlander Lead 50 House Members in Pressing HUD to Release Delayed HIV/AIDS...
Congressman Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (NH-02) led 50 House members in urging U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner to release the delayed Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) grants and to speed up awarding the funds.
USDA and HUD Historic MOU Establishes a Framework for Collaboration Across Federal Housing Programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) entered
Padilla, Scott Unveil Bipartisan BRIDGE Act to Support Transitioning Military Families
U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today introduced the Building Readiness and Integration for Dependents Going to Civilian Environments (BRIDGE) Act of 2026, bipartisan
Rep. Tran Backs TIPS Act to Make Tax Deduction on Tips Permanent for Service...
U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) has signed on as a co-sponsor of H.R. 1314, the Tipped Income Protection and Support Act (TIPS Act), which would let service industry professionals deduct their tips when filing taxes. The bill would raise the maximum adjusted gross income at which service workers can claim the deduction from $25,000 to $112,500 and make the change permanent nationwide
Liccardo Presses Treasury to Investigate Russian-Owned Menlo Park Property, Weigh Sanctions
In a letter to Treasury, the congressman asks federal agencies to examine who owns and funds the 80 Willow Road project, citing reported ties to Kremlin officials and organized crime figures
VA Announces Record $1.17 Billion in Grants to Help Homeless and At-Risk Veterans
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced a record $1.17 billion in grants to 680 organizations nationwide to assist Veterans who are homeless or at risk of losing their
Energy Department Announces Speed to Power Investments Across 26 States to Lower Electricity Costs...
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Electricity (OE) today announced its intention to help fund 31 grid-improvement
Thompson: Low-Interest SBA Loans Now Open to Business Owners, Nonprofits and Homeowners After July...
U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (Pa.-15) announced that businesses, private nonprofits, homeowners, and renters affected by the severe storms and flooding of July 28, 2026, can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to help cover physical damage.
Booker Pushes $300 Billion Plan for Affordable Housing Near Transit
U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) today introduced the Transit-Oriented Housing Development Act, legislation to increase affordable and workforce housing near major transit hubs across the country. The bill is projected to create more than two million new housing units and expand access to affordable homes for low-income families.
Pallone Urges Storm Damage Survey in New Jersey Ahead of Possible Federal Disaster Declaration
After a powerful nor'easter brought heavy rain, tidal surges and coastal flooding to New Jersey, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today asked state and federal agencies to promptly assess the damage in anticipation of a federal disaster declaration.
Warren, Coons, Wyden, Gallego Introduce Bill to Impose Sanctions on Israeli Settlement Construction in...
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), and Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) introduced new
Young, Bennet Reintroduce Legislation to Combat National Eviction Crisis
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), members of the Senate Finance Committee, reintroduced the Eviction Crisis Act of 2026. This legislation would address our urgent national eviction crisis, creating an emergency rental assistance program to reduce preventable evictions and making it easier for American families to stay securely housed.
Nearly 50 New U.S. Citizens take oath at Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden will host 49 new U.S. citizens from 27 countries and their families on Monday, September 28, 2026, for a special naturalization ceremony beginning at 11 a.m.
Reps. Chu, Sherman, Sens. Schiff, Padilla Press FEMA Again to Prevent Shutdown of Critical...
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Rep. Brad Sherman (CA-32), Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA), and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) sent a follow-up letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Cameron Hamilton demanding immediate action to stop the Disaster Case Management Program (DCMP) serving survivors of the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades Fires from shutting down on September 30.
HUD Announces Multiple Fair Housing Act Charges, Cuts Biden Backlog by 46%
HUD today announced nine recent charges of discrimination under the Fair Housing Act, reflecting ongoing enforcement of federal fair housing protections by HUD’s Office of Fair Housing and Equal
Durbin, Young Introduce Bipartisan Legislation To Protect Children From Lead Poisoning
The Lead-Safe Housing for Kids Act would require the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to update its lead poisoning prevention measures
Energy Department Announces $99 Million for 21 Projects to Advance U.S. Geothermal Energy Development
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced more than $99 million for?21 projects selected to advance geothermal
Larson, Courtney Applaud House Passage of Their Bill to Restore Tax Relief for Homeowners...
Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Joe Courtney (CT-02) applauded House passage of their Casualty Loss Dedication Restoration Act, which passed the House last night within the larger bill, H.R. 9500, by a vote of 408-17.
