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Senators Defend CDFI Fund Against Proposed Administration Cuts
Twenty-three members of the Senate CDFI Caucus, signed a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to reaffirm their bipartisan support for the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund.
Director Pulte Reshapes FHFA, GSEs
Since his confirmation as director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Bill Pulte has made sweeping changes.
Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs and Lt. Gov. Announce Four Indiana Communities to Receive more than $1.5M in Federal Grants
The Office of Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith and the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced four Indiana communities will receive $1,550,000 in Owner Occupied Rehabilitation grants.
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta Announces $50 Million Available Through 2025 Affordable Housing Program General Fund
Federal Home Loan Bank of Atlanta (FHLBank Atlanta) will allocate $50 million through its 2025 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund, which opens for applications on April 21, 2025.
The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes White Paper Released
The National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC) released its annual report, The Gap: A Shortage of Affordable Homes.
Senate Tackles Housing Affordability Crisis
The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs held a hearing titled “Housing Roadblocks: Paving a New Way to Address Affordability” to examine challenges and potential solutions related to housing affordability in the U.S.
EPA Officially Terminates GGRF Grants
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin officially notified National Clean Investment Fund (NCIF) and Clean Communities Investment Accelerator (CCIA) recipients that their grants were terminated.
Repurposing Federal Land: A Housing Solution Task Force Formed
HUD Secretary Scott Turner and Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum announced a Joint Task Force on Federal Land for Housing.
Federal Nomination Updates
The Senate voted 56-43 to confirm Bill Pulte to serve as the next director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Government Shutdown Averted, Looming Mass Layoffs
On Friday, the Senate approved H.R. 1968 with a 54 to 46 vote to keep the Government funded through September 30.
Oregon Housing and Community Services Funds More Than 100 Affordable Homes, Including Energy-Efficient Features and Permanent Supportive Services
Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) is funding the creation of 112 new affordable homes in Eugene and Portland.
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency Hosts BABA Training Webinar
The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA) requires that all iron and steel, construction materials and manufactured products used in federally funded infrastructure projects are produced in the United States.