Legislative & Policy
Waters Prepares to Take Helm of House Financial Services Committee
12.13.18
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) issued a statement this week after her nomination by the House Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to serve as the chair of the House Committee on Financial Services. Though subject to the approval of the Democratic caucus, Waters will be the first woman and African American to lead the committee, which oversees public and affordable housing.
House and Senate Caucuses Select Leaders for the 116th Congress
House Republicans Release Tax Extender Proposal
Congress Approves $1.68 Billion in Disaster Recovery Funds for Florence-Impacted Areas, CLPHA Stands Ready to Support Those Impacted by Hurricane Michael
10.11.18
As we follow the news of Hurricane Michael, our thoughts are with those in the storm’s path. CLPHA stands ready to work in support of low-income Americans impacted by the disaster and, as we have in the past, will advocate for HUD and FEMA programs such as DHAP and CDBG-DR that provide funds to assist recovery efforts.
Congress:
President Signs CR Extending FY18 Level THUD Funding Until Dec. 7, FY19 Negotiations Continue
HUD Opens New Line of Communication with Stakeholder HUDdle Event
11.8.18
CLPHA Legislative Director Gerard Holder (right) speaks with Secretary Ben Carson at HUD's first Stakeholder HUDdle.
Voters Approve Some State, Local Affordable Housing Measures
11.9.18
While the federal House and Senate races were the big story of Tuesday’s midterm elections, voters across the country considered critical state and local ballot issues as well, including eight states that dealt with the construction of affordable housing or expanding protections for renters.