NCSHA Blogs
Senate Rejects Rescission Bill That Would Have Reduced Funding for Affordable Housing Programs
On June 20, the Senate rejected the Administration-proposed Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act, 48 – 50. If enacted, the bill would have rescinded $14.7 billion in funding that had previously been approved by Congress.
White House Chooses Permanent Head of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The White House Saturday, June 16, confirmed its intention to nominate Kathy Kraninger to become the director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
FHFA Proposes Capital Standards for Fannie and Freddie
On June 12, the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) proposed new capital requirements for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Bipartisan Policy Center Holds Discussion with HUD Secretary Ben Carson
On June 8, the Bipartisan Policy Center held an event, “Healthy Homes Equal Healthier Lives: A Discussion with HUD Secretary Ben Carson,” to explore the correlation between health and housing.
Senate Appropriations Committee Approves FY 2019 THUD Bill Sustaining Increased Funding for Most Housing Programs
On June 7, the Senate Appropriations Committee unanimously approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) funding bill, which provides $44.5 billion in total net discretionary spending for HUD programs, a four percent increase over FY 2018 levels.
House Financial Services Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2017
On June 6, the House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance held a hearing, “Legislative Review of H.R. 1511, the “Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2017,” introduced by Representative Steve Stivers (R-OH) and Representative David Loebsack (D-IA).
New Democrat Coalition Paper Highlights Housing Crisis
The New Democrat Coalition, a group of moderate Democratic members of the House of Representatives, has released a white paper titled Missing Millions of Homes, which outlines the preliminary findings of the Coalition’s Housing Task Force, convened last year to consider solutions to rising housing costs.
House Appropriations Committee Approves FY 2019 Bill Level Funding Most Housing Programs
On May 23, the House Appropriations Committee approved the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development (THUD) funding bill, which provides $44 billion in total net discretionary spending for HUD programs.
House Financial Services Committee Advances Bills Aimed at Voucher Mobility, Transitional Housing
On May 22, the House Committee on Financial Services advanced the Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Demonstration Act of 2018, HR 5793, and the Transitional Housing for Recovery in Viable Environments Demonstration Program (THRIVE) Act, HR 5735.
