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Bipartisan Housing Bills in the 118th Congress
The 118th Congress kicked off on January 3, 2023, with Republicans in charge of the U.S. House of Representatives and Democrats in control of the Senate. A divided Congress may pose a challenge for passing effective solutions to homelessness, but advocates should not lose hope. NLIHC will continue to advocate for the bold policy goals Continue reading
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May is Affordable Housing Month!
The month of May is National Affordable Housing Month! This year, NLIHC is celebrating the occasion by highlighting the history of affordable housing in the United States. The shelter provided by housing is one of humanity’s most basic needs for survival, yet due to social, economic, and political challenges, many people struggle to obtain and Continue reading
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Congress at Home, Advocates Should Urge Action in Fall
Will you be meeting with you representatives this month while they are in district? Both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives are on recess during the month of August, resuming legislative business on Monday, September 8. While they are in their home districts and with most House Members and 27 Senators seeking reelection Continue reading
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NLIHC Policy Team: What We Do
The Coalition’s Policy team keeps on top of our policy agenda, making sure that Congress understands what our priorities are and how only actions they take can make our agenda a reality. The Policy team tracks every bill that is introduced in Congress and pays attention to each bill that intersects with our mission to Continue reading
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Action Digest Helps You See the Big Picture
At the National Low Income Housing Coalition, it’s our job to understand the intricacies of the federal policy environment. We meet with Members of Congress and their staff on a regular basis, and work collaboratively with other national housing and social policy organizations to create and execute strategies that will affect positive policy change. We Continue reading
On the Home Front 