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7.7.25
The Council of Large Public Housing Authorities (CLPHA) applauds the permanent expansion of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA) that President Trump signed into law on Friday. This landmark achievement is a long-sought reform that provides public housing authorities (PHA) with a powerful tool to preserve, improve, and expand the nation’s affordable...
7.3.25
Today, House Republicans passed the mammoth reconciliation bill endorsed by President Donald Trump after a tumultuous 13 hours on the House floor. The bill passed by a vote of 218-214, with every Democrat and 2 Republicans voting against it. Senate Republicans passed the bill by a slim margin earlier this week, with Vice President JD Vance breaking the tie. President Trump is expected to host a...
7.2.25
Bill Includes Meaningful LIHTC and Child Tax Credit Expansion with Deep Social Safety Net Cuts
6.30.25
CLPHA, in collaboration with industry partners, has written a letter to Congress advocating for full funding of the Housing Choice Voucher program, project-based rental assistance, and continued assistance for Emergency Housing Voucher households.