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EPA to Invest $90 Million to Strengthen Water Infrastructure for Tribes and Rural Communities
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it will use $90 million in grant funding to develop and revitalize drinking water and wastewater infrastructure that supports Tribal
HUD Empowers Real Estate Agents to Better Support American Homebuyers
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) sent a “Dear Colleague” letter to real estate professionals clarifying they are not violating the Fair Housing Act when they
New Report Shines Light on Rise and Spread of Private Equity Homeownership in Atlanta
A new report from the American Economic Liberties Project (AELP) examines how federal and state policy failures after the 2008 financial crisis handed Wall Street investors the keys to Atlanta’s housing market, sheds light on the rise and spread of investor-owned and built rental housing in Atlanta, and details what corporate homeownership means for tenants, homebuyers, and communities across the country.c
Joyce Leads Markup for FY27 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations Bill
Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) led the House Appropriations Committee full committee markup for the Fiscal Year 2027 Financial Services and General Government bill. Congressman Joyce is the primary author of this funding bill as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government
Governor signs Sen. Chip Curry bill to support local communities and strengthen housing development
On Wednesday, April 16, the Governor signed into law legislation sponsored by Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast. The bill, LD 2225, “An Act to Support Municipal Enforcement of Residential Construction Laws, Codes and Regulations,” aims to help communities navigate the challenges of housing development more effectively, especially in smaller and rural towns.
Rep. Kiggans Presents $750,000 Check for Community Project Funding for Town of Parksley Water...
Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined local leaders in Parksley to recognize $750,000 in Community Project Funding (CPF) secured for the Town of Parksley’s Water Supply Storage Improvement Project.
26 MLSs drive Restb.ai past 1 million real estate agents with nationwide AI deployment
Restb.ai, the real estate industry’s leader in AI-powered computer vision technology, today announced it now reaches more than 1 million real estate agents through its growing
Huffman, Schiff, Padilla Announce More than $3 Million for Rural and Tribal Transportation Infrastructure...
U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (CA-02), alongside U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.),
NYCHA Residents Decide the Future of Their Homes at Isaacs Houses
The New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) today announced the final results of the resident vote at Isaacs Houses. Residents have weighed in on the future of their homes and have opted to remain under the traditional Section 9 model.
FEMA Housing Inspectors Begin Evaluating Storm-Damaged Properties for Possible Disaster Aid
Residents who applied for federal individual assistance resulting from the severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides that occurred in designated counties December 5-
Reps. Cleaver, Schmidt, Davids Introduce Bill Designating Quindaro Townsite as National Historic Landmark
U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Derek Schmidt (R-KS), and Sharice Davids (D-KS) introduced the Quindaro
HUD Unveils More Than $1.1 Billion Investment for Affordable Housing Initiatives in Tribal Communities
The Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Office of Native American Programs today announced more than
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Delivers Nearly $5 Million in Federal Funds to Combat Flooding and...
Congressman Mario Díaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Dean of the Florida Congressional
Jayapal Secures Nearly $18.4 Million in Community Project Funding for FY26
U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) is announcing her Community Project Funding (CPF) requests that are funded by the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) appropriations bills. In total, she secured $18,399,144 for 14 projects in the greater Seattle area.
Kiggans Advocates for Coastal Resilience and Eastern Shore Infrastructure in Appropriations Hearing at Energy...
Rep. Jen Kiggans (VA-02) spoke before the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water during Member Day, highlighting two important issues directly impacting Virginia’s Second District: advancing the Chincoteague Inlet feasibility study to address erosion challenges on Virginia’s Eastern Shore
Rep. Aguilar Delivers $1 Million for Omnitrans Zero-Emission Electric Buses and Infrastructure to Improve...
Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,000,000 in community project funding for Omnitrans’ Battery Electric Buses and Installation of Charging Infrastructure project. This funding will create jobs, make commutes smoother for residents and improve air quality in the Inland Empire
2025 HMDA Data on Mortgage Lending Now Available
The Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) Modified Loan Application Register (LAR) data for 2025 are now available on the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council’s (FFIEC) HMDA Platform for approximately 4,768 HMDA filers. The published data contain loan-level information filed by financial institutions and modified to protect consumer privacy.
Securing Alaska Native Rights and Supporting Water Resources
The Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on bills that will ensure Alaska Natives have the right to sell ivory artwork and articles of handicraft, maintain
Housing and Insurance Subcommittee Reviews Mitigation Tactics to Reduce the Risk of Flooding
The House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance, led by Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), examined how targeted mitigation investments can reduce flood damage, strengthen community preparedness, and lower long-term costs for taxpayers.
Trump Administration Keeps Colorado Coal Plant Open to Ensure Affordable, Reliable and Secure Power...
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today issued an emergency order to keep a Colorado coal plant operational to ensure
