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6.18.21
On June 9, the House Committee on Financial Services held a hearing entitled “Universal Vouchers: Ending Homelessness and Expanding Economic Opportunity in America.” At the hearing Chairwoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) spoke strongly in support of her recently introduced bill to create an entitlement program for housing vouchers, saying “[I]f we had this in place prior to the pandemic, so that a...
6.15.21
In an opening legislative salvo to advance the public policy goal of guaranteeing universal housing vouchers to all eligible families, a trio of three key members of the U.S. House of Representatives have circulated a draft proposal among stakeholders that is being readied for introduction in the House.
6.14.21
Last week, HUD released a notice for Restoring Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) Definitions and Certifications.
6.14.21
CLPHA Executive Director Sunia Zaterman congratulates former CLPHA board member and National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials CEO Adrianne Todman on her confirmation as HUD Deputy Secretary: