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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Wednesday/Thursday, September 13 and 14, 2017
CDBG-DR Congress appropriated $7.4 billion for CDBG Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) money for 2017 designated disaster areas. Implementation of appropriated CDBG-DR will be through Federal Register notices that are treated as regulations. HUD is in the process of drafting a Federal Register notice. Advocates in states impacted by the hurricanes will want to be familiar with… Continue reading
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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Yesterday, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell stated: “Congress passed a critical down payment on disaster relief last week. If more assistance is required due to Irma, we are ready to do what is needed.” Minority Leader Chuck Schumer also stated willingness to speedily pass new relief funding if necessary. Continue reading
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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, Monday, September 11, 2017
CONGRESS Votes Postponed. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) postponed any votes in the House today due to the large number of absences resulting from Hurricane Irma. HURRICANE IRMA LOCAL PERSPECTIVES Public Housing Damage. The Director of the U.S. Virgin Islands Housing Authority reports that Virgin Islands Housing Authority Central Office may not be able… Continue reading
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Hurricane Housing Recovery Updates 9.8.17
CONGRESS Initial Disaster Relief.President Trump has signed into law a $15.25 billion disaster relief bill in response to Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. The bill combines disaster relief with several other must-pass bills to lift the debt ceiling, extend the National Flood Insurance program, and keep the government open through December 8 with a Continuing Resolution. … Continue reading
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September 6: Update on Hurricane Harvey housing recovery
The House of Representatives has passed $7.85 billion in funding for immediate Hurricane Harvey relief. It now heads to the Senate, where it will likely be combined with legislation to lift the debt ceiling. While the White House supports combining disaster relief with must-pass debt ceiling legislation, Members of the House Freedom Caucus, including Representative… Continue reading
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