NCSHA Blogs
Senate Passes FY 2019 HUD and USDA Funding Bills
The Senate on August 1 voted 92-6 to approve a four-bill “minibus” spending package including the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) and Agriculture (USDA) bills.
FHFA Extends Comment Period for Proposed GSE Capital Standards
The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) announced today it is extending the comment period for a proposed rule that would establish new capital requirements for the government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Senate Passes Flood Insurance Extension
The U.S. Senate earlier today passed legislation, S. 1182, extending the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through November 30.
House Votes to Extend Federal Flood Insurance Program Through November 30
The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday voted to extend the authorization for the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) for four months through November 30. The program is set to expire on July 31.
Banking Committee Considers Ginnie Mae, HUD OIG Nominees
The Senate Banking Committee earlier today held a hearing to examine nominees for two key HUD positions: Michael Bright to serve as President of Ginnie Mae and Rae Oliver Davis to serve as HUD’s Inspector General (IG).
Ways and Means Chairman Releases Broad Framework for Tax Legislation Following Up on 2017’s Reforms
Earlier today, House Ways and Means Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) released a framework outlining key goals for tax legislation he intends to introduce this Fall as a follow up to the tax reform legislation enacted in December, 2017.
Banking Committee Considers Kraninger Nomination to Head CFPB
The Senate Banking Committee last week held a hearing to consider the nomination of Kathleen Kraninger to serve as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
Senator Harris Introduces Renters’ Tax Credit Legislation
On July 19, Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA) introduced The Rent Relief Act of 2018, S. 3250, to provide renters with a refundable credit against their federal tax liability for the rent and utilities they pay in excess of 30 percent of their gross annual income.
FY 2018 Capital Magnet Fund Application Round Now Open
On July 18, the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) opened the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 funding round for the Capital Magnet Fund (CMF).
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Create Affordable Housing Task Force
On July 18, Senator Todd Young (R-IN) introduced S.3231, the Task Force on the Impact of Affordable Housing Crisis Act.
