Congress
Urgent Advocacy Needed on AHCIA
Congress returns this week to address government funding deadlines set for January 19 and February 2.
New Year, Same Congressional To-Do List
Happy New Year! Both the House and Senate remain in recess this week. When they return next week, they’ll have just ten legislative days ahead of the first of two FY 2024 continuing resolution deadlines on January 19.
New Year, Same Congressional To-Do List
Happy New Year! Both the House and Senate remain in recess this week. When they return next week, they’ll have just ten legislative days ahead of the first of two FY 2024 continuing resolution deadlines on January 19.
Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act Reaches 200 Co-Sponsors in the House
The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act achieved a major milestone – 200 co-sponsors within the House of Representatives (H.R. 3238).
Congress Introduces Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act
Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Dan Sullivan (R-AK) and Representatives Jimmy Panetta (D-CA) and Mike Carey (R-OH) introduced the Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act (S. 3436 and H.R. 6686).
Congress Approves Temporary Funding Measure through the New Year
Last week, the Senate passed the spending bill with an 87-11 tally, ending the threat of a government shutdown until after the holidays.
Year End Legislative Update; Advocacy Needed on Tax Bill
There are 47 days between now and the end of the year and only two days until the government runs out of funding under the current continuing resolution (CR).
FY 2024 Appropriations Update
Last week the Senate passed a Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 appropriations package which included the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) bill.
Congress Seeks to Strike Deal to Avoid Shutdown
With a government shutdown four days away, Congress is moving into crisis mode as both sides seek to strike a deal.
Local Government Leaders Across the Nation Urge Congress to Expand, Strengthen the Housing Credit
Mayors, county executives and other elected executive leaders from local municipalities in nearly every state in the nation this week sent congressional leaders a letter urging Congress to pass the Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act (AHCIA) (S.1557/H.R. 3238).
Looming Shutdown and Effect to Housing
Congress is likely on track to trigger a government shutdown on Oct. 1, 2023, with little hope of passing the 12 appropriations bills before the start of the new fiscal year and a standoff in the House Republican Caucus around a short-term continuing resolution.
Congress Returns this Week with Looming Appropriations Deadline
The House returned this week following August recess and both chambers are racing to meet the September 30 appropriations deadline.