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Senator Reverend Warnock Unveils Legislative Package to Address Housing Affordability and Availability Crisis
The transformative housing package addresses rising rental costs and downpayment fees, private equity’s domination of Atlanta’s housing market, and the overall lack of available housing units. This week, Senator Reverend Warnock introduced the Downpayment Toward Equity Act, the Rent Relief Act, and the Stop Predatory Investing Act
Preservation Teams Show How to Salvage Family Treasures
As Kentucky households recover from the February severe weather and floods, FEMA’s preservation teams will be in Disaster Recovery Centers throughout the commonwealth to demonstrate
HUD’s Innovative Housing Showcase “The American Home is the American Dream” Returns to the...
Secretary Scott Turner today announced the return of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)’s
Congresswoman Norma Torres Reintroduces Thriving Communities Act
Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35), a senior member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee on Appropriations, reintroduced
Congressman Cohen Raises Concerns Over GSA Plans to Dispose of Odell Horton Federal Building
Congressman Steve Cohen, a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, addressed its
Reps. Cleaver, Fletcher, Williams Introduce Legislation to Help Heirs’ Property Landowners Prove Ownership and...
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the following new
HUD and Census Bureau Report New Residential Sales in January 2025
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Census Bureau jointly announced the following new residential sales statistics for January 2025
First Ever NY College Public Safety Symposium Works to Enhance Public Safety on Campuses...
Joint Effort between the NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence and the Division of State Police Will Bring 200 Campus Leaders and First Responders Together
Tax Deduction Calculations Made Easier with New Tools for Commercial Buildings
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today released the 179D Portal, which hosts two free tools to estimate potential federal tax deductions for installing eligible energy-efficient technologies in
Newhouse Renews Effort Protecting American Agriculture Land from Communist China
Rep. Dan Newhouse (WA-04) reintroduced bicameral legislation to prevent entities associated with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) from purchasing critical American farmland and land
FEMA to Host Housing Resource Fair Feb. 22 in Savannah
The Housing Resource Fair will bring together federal, state and local agencies in one place to offer services and resources to families recovering from Hurricane Helene.
Padilla Presses for Answers on DOGE Cuts to Critical Housing Programs and Staff
U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and 24 other Senators sounded the alarm on concerning reports that President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Task Force will
Sánchez to Trump administration: Restore grants for community college teaching programs
Congresswoman Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) today demanded answers from the Trump administration on why it cut $600 million
ICYMI | HUD and DOGE Recover $1.9 Billion of Misplaced Taxpayer Dollars
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced that the U.S. Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Task Force at HUD recovered $1.9
Mayor Adams Announces Bold New Vision for Coney Island, Including 1,500 New Units of...
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the next phase of an ambitious, bold new vision for Coney Island, Brooklyn that will deliver 1,500 new homes and invest in the reconstruction of the historic Riegelmann Boardwalk. In addition, the city will invest in new streets, sewers, and public realm improvements, including a $42 million renovation of the Abe Stark Sports Center.
As Next Step in Robust Resident Engagement Process, NYCHA Announces PACT Vote for Residents...
As a next step in a robust resident engagement process, the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today announced that Jacob Riis Houses I and II in Manhattan’s East Village will hold an official resident vote to decide whether or not the development will join the Permanent Affordability Commitment Together (PACT) Program.
Bonamici Rolls Out Legislative Agenda to Address Housing Crisis
Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) announced her package of legislation to address the housing crisis in Oregon and across the country. Bonamici introduced three bills: the Build
Mayor Adams Announces Back-to-Back Record-Breaking Years Creating Affordable, Supportive Housing in Calendar Year 2024
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced back-to-back record-breaking calendar years producing critically-needed affordable housing across the five boroughs as the city faces a generational housing crisis. The New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) broke the following city records in 2024
Chairman Aguilar: The Republican War on Students will close neighborhood schools, increase class sizes...
House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu were joined by Rep. Jahana Hayes, a former National Teacher of the Year, and Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, a former executive director of Michigan Head Start, to highlight the Republican War on Students that will eliminate the Department of Education to pay for tax giveaways to billionaires and corporations like Tesla that don’t pay any federal taxes
Mayor Bowser Announces?Legislation to Protect and Strengthen DC’s Housing Ecosystem
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced the Rebalancing Expectations for Neighbors, Tenants, and Landlords Act (RENTAL Act), new legislation to protect the District’s existing affordable housing and
