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2024 · fourth_quarter · Housing
Housing Availability and Affordability Conversations with the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee on tax credits to increase the affordable housing supply Communications with the House and Senate about housing supply and construction HR3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act HR6199 - Build More Housing Near Transit Act HR____ - Promote Affordable Housing Near Transit Act S.657 - Neighborhood Homes Investment Act S1668 - Yes In My Backyard Act S____ - Housing Supply and Affordability Act Discussions with the Senate about the discussion draft of the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act S1557 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act HR1321 - More Homes on the Market Act S4944 - Access to Homeownership Act S3117 - HOUSES Act of 2023 S3871 - Whole Homes Repairs Act of 2024 S3910 - Yes in God's Backyard Act Fair Housing Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about reintroducing the HOME Investment Partnerships Act. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023 Discussions with Senate offices about the Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023. FHA Loan Program Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the FHA Loan Program. Communication with the Federal Housing Administration urging policy actions to unlock a portion of inventory for buyers with FHA-insured loans. Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPAs) HR3564 - Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about LLPAs. Converting Commercial Real Estate to Housing Conversations with the House and Senate about tax incentives for converting commercial real estate to affordable housing. Conversations with the House of Representatives about the Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act HR9002. Rental Housing HR1087 - The DEPOSIT Act Communications with the House of Representatives, the Senate, the White House, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about rental housing issues, including rent control, eviction laws, and the GSEs participation in the multifamily rental housing space. HR801 - Respect State Housing Laws Act VA Programs HR4335 - To amend the National Housing Act to include information regarding VA home loans in the Informed Consumer Choice Disclosure required to be provided to prospective FHA borrowers. Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program. S3068 - The VA Home Loan Awareness Act HR___ - VA Housing Loan Forever Act HR8647 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take certain actions to prevent or resolve a default of a housing loan guaranteed by the Secretary, and for other purposes. Heirs Property HR8127 - Heirs Estate Inheritance Resolution and Succession Act of 2024 HR8117 - Heirs Empowerment and Inheritance Rights Act of 2024 Communications with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about the VA Guaranteed Home Loan Program asking the VA to revise its policies pertaining to fees veterans cannot pay when using their VA home loan benefit. Communications with the House and Senate urging them to pass appropriations to ensure continuity of VA housing programs. Rural Housing Programs Discussions with Senate offices about the USDA Rural Housing Service. Conversations with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8), fair housing, single and multifamily housing, the FHA Loan Program, rental housing issues, counseling, housing choice vouchers, HOME program, tenant protections. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding tenant screening practices in rental housing, appraisal management companies (AMCs) appraisal independence. Conversations with the White House on rental housing issues, the Blueprint for a Tenants Bill of Rights, housing supply regulation, YIMBY (Yes in my backyard) Act and independent contractor issues. Communications with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about tenant screening practices in rental housing. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about condominium rules, LLPAs, appraisal issues, and rental housing issues. Communications with FHFA regarding its request for input on Federal Home Loan bank Core Mission Activities and Mission Achievement including that Federal Home Loan Banks were created and receive subsidies intended to help finance home purchases, there should be a minimum requirement for entrance into the system based on support for housing, there should be ongoing requirement to support housing for existing members, and there should be an expanded requirement to foster affordable housing. Communications with the House of Representatives regarding HUD programs, VA housing, and heirs property, the VA Home Loan Reform Act, the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, the Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Street Act, funding on housing programs for Fiscal Year 2025, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act to expand low income housing tax credit, More Homes on the Market Act to increase the tax exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence, Neighborhood Homes Investment Act to attract private investment in building and rehabbing owner occupied business, and housing supply and innovation framework. Communications the Senate on reducing regulation barriers to housing, the S.3755 Respect State Housing Laws Act, and Access to Homeownership Act to require multifamily borrowers with federally backed multifamily mortgage loans to submit positive rental payments to certain consumer reporting agencies, and housing supply and innovation framework. Comment letter in response to the Federal Housing Administration's draft mortgagee letter updating their 203(k)-renovation loan program. Communications with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Housing Finance Administration, National Credit Union Administration, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Board, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advocating for solutions to increase diversity, reduce bias, and maintain the public trust in the appraisal industry. Communications with the White House, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission, National Economic Council, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Agriculture in response to the Biden Administrations Fact Sheet on boosting housing supply highlighting the importance of not disincentivizing housing providers from participating in the rental housing market through over-regulation and in response to the Biden Administrations Fact Sheet on junk fees highlighting that fees in the rental housing industry are already regulated and serve an important function in providing safe and quality rental housing to renters. Communications with the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives on the rent cap proposal. Communications with the White House on housing supply, tax, real estate agency compensation, and homeownership incentives.
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced in House
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Client expense: $22,840,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2024 · fourth_quarter · Housing
PL 118-158: FY 2025 Continuing Resolution, through March 14, 2025 (includes disaster aid) (Appropriations); Signed into law by President Biden on Dec. 21, 2024. PL 118-83 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025 This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies, additional funding for the U.S. Secret Service, and extends various expiring programs and authorities. Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations to federal agencies through early December 20, 2024, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. Signed into law by President Biden on Sept 26, 2024. H.R.9028 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation,and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. H.R.9027/S.4690 - An original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. H.R.8604/S.4460 - Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act. The legislation would empower local and state governments to address regulatory barriers to affordable housing supply by establishing new national frameworks and guidance. Introduced by Rep. Blunt-Rochester (D-DE) and Sen. Fetterman (D-PA) H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. This bill increases and modifies child tax credit provisions, increases depreciation allowances to promote economic innovation and growth, provides special rules for the taxation of residents of Taiwan with income from U.S. sources, increases tax relief provisions for losses due to natural disasters and wildfires, and increases the low-income housing tax credit ceiling to 12.5% for calendar years 2023-2025. It also lowers the bond-financing threshold to 30% for projects financed by bonds issued before 2026. Introduced in House on Jan. 17, 2024. Public Law No: 118-42. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities, including several public health programs. Specifically, the bill includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2024 appropriations bills: the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;the Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Signed into Law by President Biden on March 9, 2024. Public Law No: 118-40 (03/01/2024) Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024, This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies, modifies the requirements for determining eligibility for federal student aid, and provides additional funding for Federal Pell Grants. The CR provides funding through March 8, 2024, for agencies and programs that were funded in the following four FY2023 appropriations acts: USDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the DOE and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the MilCon, VA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; and the THUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. For most other federal agencies and programs, the CR provides funding through March 22, 2024. (Under the current CR, the first group of agencies is funded through March 1, 2024, and the remaining agencies are funded through March 8, 2024.) Signed into Law by President Biden on March 1, 2024. Public Law No: 118-35 Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies. The act also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including several public health programs. The CR provides funding through March 1, 2024, for agencies and programs that were funded in the following four FY2023 appropriations acts: USDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the DOE and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the MilCon, VA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; and the THUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. (Under the current CR, these agencies and programs are funded through January 19, 2024.) For most other federal agencies and programs, the CR provides funding through March 8, 2024. (Under the current CR, these agencies and programs are funded through February 2, 2024.), Signed into Law by President Biden on Jan. 19, 2024. S.3436/H.R.6686: Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act - This bill would help to close this gap by establishing the first-ever middle-income housing tax credit, which is estimated to finance approximately 344,000 affordable rental homes. To qualify for the credit, at least 60% of the buildings units must be occupied by individuals with area median incomes of 100% or less where the rents are restricted to 30% of the designated income. The affordability restrictions would remain in place for up to 15 years after the compliance period (for a total 30-year affordability period). The legislation also provides flexibility so that states can maximize their resources and best meet community housing needs by allowing housing finance agencies to transfer their middle-income allocation to their Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allocation at any time. It also allows buildings to combine the two credits to help make more low-income housing projects financially feasible. PL 118-22: Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies. The act also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including programs authorized by the 2018 farm bill and several public health programs. The CR provides funding through January 19, 2024, for agencies and programs that were funded in the following four FY2023 appropriations acts: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. For most other federal agencies and programs, the CR provides funding through February 2, 2024. Signed into law by President Biden on November 16, 2023. P.L.118-15: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies through November 17, 2023, and provides emergency funding for disaster relief. It also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including several Federal Aviation Administration programs, the National Flood Insurance Program, Federal Drug Administration user fees for animal drug applications, and several public health programs. Signed into law by President Biden on Sept. 30, 2023. P.L. 118-5: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This act increases the federal debt limit, establishes new discretionary spending limits for FY2024 and FY2025, rescinds unobligated funds, expands work requirements for federal programs, and modifies other requirements related to the federal budget process. Signed into law by President Biden on June 3, 2023. S.1389 - Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023 - This bill would improve federal rural housing programs, cut red tape, and strengthen the supply of affordable housing; including, fixing a longstanding problem for properties (known as Sec. 515 properties) that were financed by the USDA decades ago and now have maturing mortgages, by making it easier for non-profits to acquire those properties and by decoupling rental assistance so that assistance does not disappear when those mortgages mature. Introduced by U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Mike Rounds (R-SD). S.1557 & H.R.3238 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023. This bill would support the development of nearly 2 million new affordable homes over the next decade by expanding and strengthening the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). Introduced by U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Todd Young (R-IN). S.1688 & H.R.3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act. This bill requires certain Community Development Block Grant program recipients to submit to HUD information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies, such as policies for expanding high-density single-family and multifamily zoning. Introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN.) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA). S.1257 & HR 3776 - Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2023. This bill would create 250,000 new housing mobility vouchers to allow families to move to areas with greater opportunity. The bill is aimed at improving outcomes for families with young children by increasing access to these vouchers and providing counseling services. Introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Todd Young (R-IN) and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D -CO) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). H.R.1087 - DEPOSIT Act The DEPOSIT Act would expand federal support for essential moving costs, like security deposits, for Section 8 voucher holders and other low-income renters. Introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA). S.680 - Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act. This bill proposes a generational investment to house all people experiencing homelessness, tackle the housing affordability crisis, and expand homeownership opportunities for young people by creating a new down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Specifically, the bill would: 1. House everyone experiencing homelessness within five years, and prioritize children and families for placement, by issuing them a Housing Choice Voucher; 2. Expand health, child care, financial and nutrition services for families and individuals to stay on a path to unassisted housing stability; 3. Greatly increase the production of deeply affordable housing for families exiting homelessness and for low-income households by investing in effective, efficient existing programs and reforming the tax code to strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to weather the economic fallout from the pandemic, as well as establish a Renter's Tax Credit and Middle- Income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC); 4. Invest in homeownership in underserved communities and for low-income Americans with new tax credits and downpayment assistance, including a down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers; and 5. Incentivize environmentally-friendly development strategies and land use policies. Introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR). H.R.827 - Home Internet Accessibility Act. This bill would gather information on all federally assisted housing that lacks the capacity to support broadband service and will task HUD with producing an action plan, including retrofitting, to close Internet service gaps across our country. Introduced by Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA). S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act. This bill establishes programs and grants to incentivize landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program. The bill authorizes HUD to provide one-time incentive payments to landlords, security deposit payments, bonuses to public housing agencies that employ landlord liaisons, and amounts for other recruitment purposes. Additionally, the bill allows dwelling units to meet HCV program inspection requirements by satisfactory inspection through participation in other housing programs. Landlords not yet participating in a low-income housing assistance program may request inspection by a public housing agency to determine whether the dwelling meets requirements prior to selection by a tenant. Finally, HUD must expand the use of an alternative method of calculating fair market rent for purposes of the HCV program. Introduced by Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE). P.L. 117-328: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2023, provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and to support Ukraine, extends several expiring authorities, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas. The bill includes the 12 regular appropriations bills that fund federal agencies for FY2023. Signed by the President on December 29, 2022. PL. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This act provides funding to HUD for loans and grants. The loans and grants must fund projects that address affordable housing and climate change issues. It also provides funding, which shall remain available through FY2028, for energy and water benchmarking of eligible property along with associated data analysis and evaluation at the property. Eligible property includes low-income housing or housing for the elderly or disabled. The act provides funding to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a greenhouse gas reduction fund and to support several programs that provide financial incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollution emissions. The act extends through 2034 the tax credit for residential clean energy, modifies the phaseout for such credit, and extends the credit to include qualified battery storage technology expenditures. The act modifies the tax deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings to revise the maximum amount of such deduction and energy efficiency requirements for such buildings. The act extends the new energy-efficient home tax credit through 2032. It increases the credit to allow a $2,500 credit for new homes that meet certain Energy Star efficiency standards and a $5,000 credit for new homes that are certified as zero-energy ready homes and further allows a credit for energy-efficient multifamily dwellings. All policies related to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing programs All policies related to the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program All policies related to Resident-Centered Property Management All policies related to the Inflation Reduction Act All policies related to State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds All policies relating to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Notice to Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19 All policies relating to the Presidents Executive Order on Fighting the Spread of COVID-19 by Providing Assistance to Renters and Homeowners All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, USDA, Homeland Security, SBA, and Labor coronavirus response efforts All policies relating to access to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, and USDA Disaster Recovery efforts in PDD-areas All policies relating to A Budget for Americas Future - Presidents Budget FY 2021 All policies relating to HUD Real Assessment Estate Center (REAC) and physical inspections All policies relating to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) All policies relating to Project Rental Assistance (PRACs) All policies relating to Fair Market Rents and Small Area Fair Market Rents All policies relating to HOME Investment Partnership Program All policies relating to Community Development Block Grant All policies relating to HUD Rental Assistance (Housing Choice Vouchers and Project-Based Rental Assistance) Programs All policies relating to USDA-RHS Section 521 Rental Assistance Program, Section 515 Rural Rental Housing, Section 542 Rural Development Voucher, and 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program. All policies relating to Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) All policies relating to the Rental Assistance Demonstration All policies relating to the Family Self-Sufficiency Program All policies relating to Housing Finance Reform All policies relating to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, including Mixed Immigration status of households All policies relating to Lead-Based Paint All Policies related to the White House Announces Interagency Council on Barriers to Affordable Housing All Policies related to the Fair Housing Act All Policies related to the Foster Youth to Independence initiative All Policies related to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) All Policies related to the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Rule All Policies related to Opportunity Zones All Policies related to the coronavirus pandemic All Policies related to the CARES Act implementation All Policies related to Emergency Rental Assistance Program All Policies related to President Biden's Building Back Better Housing-related Initiatives All Policies related to the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program and Bulk Billing All Policies related to Disaster Recovery All Policies related to the increase in the price of lumber and supply chain disruption and labor market shortages in the housing industry All Policies related to Ending Homelessness, House America Initiative All policies relating to the FY24 and FY25 President Budget Request and Appropriations All policies relating to the Biden-Harris Housing Supply Action All policies relating to a Federal Tenant Bill of Rights All policies relating to Rural Housing Preservation All policies relating to Impersonation Fraud All policies relating to Property Insurance Cost and Coverage All policies relating to Cyber Disclosure/DHS CISA Rule
Client expense: $105,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Housing
Housing Availability and Affordability Conversations with the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee on tax credits to increase the affordable housing supply Communications with the House and Senate about housing supply and construction HR3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act HR6199 - Build More Housing Near Transit Act HR____ - Promote Affordable Housing Near Transit Act S.657 - Neighborhood Homes Investment Act S1668 - Yes In My Backyard Act S____ - Housing Supply and Affordability Act Discussions with the Senate about the discussion draft of the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act S1557 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act HR1321 - More Homes on the Market Act S4944 - Access to Homeownership Act Fair Housing Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about reintroducing the HOME Investment Partnerships Act. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023 Discussions with Senate offices about the Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023. FHA Loan Program Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the FHA Loan Program. Communication with the Federal Housing Administration urging policy actions to unlock a portion of inventory for buyers with FHA-insured loans. Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPAs) HR3564 - Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about LLPAs. Converting Commercial Real Estate to Housing Conversations with the House and Senate about tax incentives for converting commercial real estate to affordable housing. Conversations with the House of Representatives about the Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act HR9002. Rental Housing HR1087 - The DEPOSIT Act Communications with the House of Representatives, the Senate, the White House, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about rental housing issues, including rent control, eviction laws, and the GSEs participation in the multifamily rental housing space. VA Programs HR4335 - To amend the National Housing Act to include information regarding VA home loans in the Informed Consumer Choice Disclosure required to be provided to prospective FHA borrowers. Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program. S3068 - The VA Home Loan Awareness Act HR___ - VA Housing Loan Forever Act HR8647 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take certain actions to prevent or resolve a default of a housing loan guaranteed by the Secretary, and for other purposes. Heirs Property HR8127 - Heirs Estate Inheritance Resolution and Succession Act of 2024 HR8117 - Heirs Empowerment and Inheritance Rights Act of 2024 Communications with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about the VA Guaranteed Home Loan Program asking the VA to revise its policies pertaining to fees veterans cannot pay when using their VA home loan benefit. Communications with the House and Senate urging them to pass appropriations to ensure continuity of VA housing programs. Rural Housing Programs Discussions with Senate offices about the USDA Rural Housing Service. Conversations with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8), fair housing, single and multifamily housing, the FHA Loan Program, rental housing issues, counseling, housing choice vouchers, HOME program, tenant protections. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding tenant screening practices in rental housing, appraisal management companies (AMCs) appraisal independence. Conversations with the White House on rental housing issues, the Blueprint for a Tenants Bill of Rights, housing supply regulation, YIMBY (Yes in my backyard) Act and independent contractor issues. Communications with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about tenant screening practices in rental housing. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about condominium rules, LLPAs, appraisal issues, and rental housing issues. Communications with FHFA regarding its request for input on Federal Home Loan bank Core Mission Activities and Mission Achievement including that Federal Home Loan Banks were created and receive subsidies intended to help finance home purchases, there should be a minimum requirement for entrance into the system based on support for housing, there should be ongoing requirement to support housing for existing members, and there should be an expanded requirement to foster affordable housing. Communications with the House of Representatives regarding HUD programs, VA housing, and heirs property, the VA Home Loan Reform Act, the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, the Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Street Act, funding on housing programs for Fiscal Year 2025, Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act to expand low income housing tax credit, More Homes on the Market Act to increase the tax exclusion of gain from the sale of a principal residence, and Neighborhood Homes Investment Act to attract private investment in building and rehabbing owner occupied business. Communications the Senate on reducing regulation barriers to housing, the S.3755 Respect State Housing Laws Act, and Access to Homeownership Act to require multifamily borrowers with federally backed multifamily mortgage loans to submit positive rental payments to certain consumer reporting agencies. Comment letter in response to the Federal Housing Administration's draft mortgagee letter updating their 203(k)-renovation loan program. Communications with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Housing Finance Administration, National Credit Union Administration, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Board, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advocating for solutions to increase diversity, reduce bias, and maintain the public trust in the appraisal industry. Communications with the White House, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission, National Economic Council, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Agriculture in response to the Biden Administrations Fact Sheet on boosting housing supply highlighting the importance of not disincentivizing housing providers from participating in the rental housing market through over-regulation and in response to the Biden Administrations Fact Sheet on junk fees highlighting that fees in the rental housing industry are already regulated and serve an important function in providing safe and quality rental housing to renters. Communications with the White House, Senate, and House of Representatives on the rent cap proposal.
Client expense: $32,010,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2024 · third_quarter · Housing
PL 118-83 Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025 This bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations for federal agencies, additional funding for the U.S. Secret Service, and extends various expiring programs and authorities. Specifically, the bill provides continuing FY2025 appropriations to federal agencies through early December 20, 2024, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations act. Signed into law by President Biden on Sept 26, 2024. H.R.9028 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation,and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. H.R.9027/S.4690 - An original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. H.R.8604/S.4460 - Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act. The legislation would empower local and state governments to address regulatory barriers to affordable housing supply by establishing new national frameworks and guidance. Introduced by Rep. Blunt-Rochester (D-DE) and Sen. Fetterman (D-PA) H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. This bill increases and modifies child tax credit provisions, increases depreciation allowances to promote economic innovation and growth, provides special rules for the taxation of residents of Taiwan with income from U.S. sources, increases tax relief provisions for losses due to natural disasters and wildfires, and increases the low-income housing tax credit ceiling to 12.5% for calendar years 2023-2025. It also lowers the bond-financing threshold to 30% for projects financed by bonds issued before 2026. Introduced in House on Jan. 17, 2024. Public Law No: 118-42. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities, including several public health programs. Specifically, the bill includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2024 appropriations bills: the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;the Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Signed into Law by President Biden on March 9, 2024. Public Law No: 118-40 (03/01/2024) Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024, This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies, modifies the requirements for determining eligibility for federal student aid, and provides additional funding for Federal Pell Grants. The CR provides funding through March 8, 2024, for agencies and programs that were funded in the following four FY2023 appropriations acts: USDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the DOE and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the MilCon, VA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; and the THUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. For most other federal agencies and programs, the CR provides funding through March 22, 2024. (Under the current CR, the first group of agencies is funded through March 1, 2024, and the remaining agencies are funded through March 8, 2024.) Signed into Law by President Biden on March 1, 2024. Public Law No: 118-35 Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies. The act also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including several public health programs. The CR provides funding through March 1, 2024, for agencies and programs that were funded in the following four FY2023 appropriations acts: USDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the DOE and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the MilCon, VA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; and the THUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. (Under the current CR, these agencies and programs are funded through January 19, 2024.) For most other federal agencies and programs, the CR provides funding through March 8, 2024. (Under the current CR, these agencies and programs are funded through February 2, 2024.), Signed into Law by President Biden on Jan. 19, 2024. S.3436/H.R.6686: Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act - This bill would help to close this gap by establishing the first-ever middle-income housing tax credit, which is estimated to finance approximately 344,000 affordable rental homes. To qualify for the credit, at least 60% of the buildings units must be occupied by individuals with area median incomes of 100% or less where the rents are restricted to 30% of the designated income. The affordability restrictions would remain in place for up to 15 years after the compliance period (for a total 30-year affordability period). The legislation also provides flexibility so that states can maximize their resources and best meet community housing needs by allowing housing finance agencies to transfer their middle-income allocation to their Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allocation at any time. It also allows buildings to combine the two credits to help make more low-income housing projects financially feasible. PL 118-22: Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies. The act also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including programs authorized by the 2018 farm bill and several public health programs. The CR provides funding through January 19, 2024, for agencies and programs that were funded in the following four FY2023 appropriations acts: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. For most other federal agencies and programs, the CR provides funding through February 2, 2024. Signed into law by President Biden on November 16, 2023. P.L.118-15: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies through November 17, 2023, and provides emergency funding for disaster relief. It also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including several Federal Aviation Administration programs, the National Flood Insurance Program, Federal Drug Administration user fees for animal drug applications, and several public health programs. Signed into law by President Biden on Sept. 30, 2023. P.L. 118-5: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This act increases the federal debt limit, establishes new discretionary spending limits for FY2024 and FY2025, rescinds unobligated funds, expands work requirements for federal programs, and modifies other requirements related to the federal budget process. Signed into law by President Biden on June 3, 2023. S.1389 - Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023 - This bill would improve federal rural housing programs, cut red tape, and strengthen the supply of affordable housing; including, fixing a longstanding problem for properties (known as Sec. 515 properties) that were financed by the USDA decades ago and now have maturing mortgages, by making it easier for non-profits to acquire those properties and by decoupling rental assistance so that assistance does not disappear when those mortgages mature. Introduced by U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Mike Rounds (R-SD). S.1557 & H.R.3238 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023. This bill would support the development of nearly 2 million new affordable homes over the next decade by expanding and strengthening the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). Introduced by U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Todd Young (R-IN). S.1688 & H.R.3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act. This bill requires certain Community Development Block Grant program recipients to submit to HUD information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies, such as policies for expanding high-density single-family and multifamily zoning. Introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN.) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA). S.1257 & HR 3776 - Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2023. This bill would create 250,000 new housing mobility vouchers to allow families to move to areas with greater opportunity. The bill is aimed at improving outcomes for families with young children by increasing access to these vouchers and providing counseling services. Introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Todd Young (R-IN) and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D -CO) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). H.R.1087 - DEPOSIT Act The DEPOSIT Act would expand federal support for essential moving costs, like security deposits, for Section 8 voucher holders and other low-income renters. Introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA). S.680 - Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act. This bill proposes a generational investment to house all people experiencing homelessness, tackle the housing affordability crisis, and expand homeownership opportunities for young people by creating a new down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Specifically, the bill would: 1. House everyone experiencing homelessness within five years, and prioritize children and families for placement, by issuing them a Housing Choice Voucher; 2. Expand health, child care, financial and nutrition services for families and individuals to stay on a path to unassisted housing stability; 3. Greatly increase the production of deeply affordable housing for families exiting homelessness and for low-income households by investing in effective, efficient existing programs and reforming the tax code to strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to weather the economic fallout from the pandemic, as well as establish a Renter's Tax Credit and Middle- Income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC); 4. Invest in homeownership in underserved communities and for low-income Americans with new tax credits and downpayment assistance, including a down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers; and 5. Incentivize environmentally-friendly development strategies and land use policies. Introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR). H.R.827 - Home Internet Accessibility Act. This bill would gather information on all federally assisted housing that lacks the capacity to support broadband service and will task HUD with producing an action plan, including retrofitting, to close Internet service gaps across our country. Introduced by Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA). S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act. This bill establishes programs and grants to incentivize landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program. The bill authorizes HUD to provide one-time incentive payments to landlords, security deposit payments, bonuses to public housing agencies that employ landlord liaisons, and amounts for other recruitment purposes. Additionally, the bill allows dwelling units to meet HCV program inspection requirements by satisfactory inspection through participation in other housing programs. Landlords not yet participating in a low-income housing assistance program may request inspection by a public housing agency to determine whether the dwelling meets requirements prior to selection by a tenant. Finally, HUD must expand the use of an alternative method of calculating fair market rent for purposes of the HCV program. Introduced by Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE). P.L. 117-328: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2023, provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and to support Ukraine, extends several expiring authorities, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas. The bill includes the 12 regular appropriations bills that fund federal agencies for FY2023. Signed by the President on December 29, 2022. PL. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This act provides funding to HUD for loans and grants. The loans and grants must fund projects that address affordable housing and climate change issues. It also provides funding, which shall remain available through FY2028, for energy and water benchmarking of eligible property along with associated data analysis and evaluation at the property. Eligible property includes low-income housing or housing for the elderly or disabled. The act provides funding to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a greenhouse gas reduction fund and to support several programs that provide financial incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollution emissions. The act extends through 2034 the tax credit for residential clean energy, modifies the phaseout for such credit, and extends the credit to include qualified battery storage technology expenditures. The act modifies the tax deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings to revise the maximum amount of such deduction and energy efficiency requirements for such buildings. The act extends the new energy-efficient home tax credit through 2032. It increases the credit to allow a $2,500 credit for new homes that meet certain Energy Star efficiency standards and a $5,000 credit for new homes that are certified as zero-energy ready homes and further allows a credit for energy-efficient multifamily dwellings. All policies related to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing programs All policies related to the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program All policies related to Resident-Centered Property Management All policies related to the Inflation Reduction Act All policies related to State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds All policies relating to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Notice to Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19 All policies relating to the Presidents Executive Order on Fighting the Spread of COVID-19 by Providing Assistance to Renters and Homeowners All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, USDA, Homeland Security, SBA, and Labor coronavirus response efforts All policies relating to access to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, and USDA Disaster Recovery efforts in PDD-areas All policies relating to A Budget for Americas Future - Presidents Budget FY 2021 All policies relating to HUD Real Assessment Estate Center (REAC) and physical inspections All policies relating to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) All policies relating to Project Rental Assistance (PRACs) All policies relating to Fair Market Rents and Small Area Fair Market Rents All policies relating to HOME Investment Partnership Program All policies relating to Community Development Block Grant All policies relating to HUD Rental Assistance (Housing Choice Vouchers and Project-Based Rental Assistance) Programs All policies relating to USDA-RHS Section 521 Rental Assistance Program, Section 515 Rural Rental Housing, Section 542 Rural Development Voucher, and 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program. All policies relating to Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) All policies relating to the Rental Assistance Demonstration All policies relating to the Family Self-Sufficiency Program All policies relating to Housing Finance Reform All policies relating to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, including Mixed Immigration status of households All policies relating to Lead-Based Paint All Policies related to the White House Announces Interagency Council on Barriers to Affordable Housing All Policies related to the Fair Housing Act All Policies related to the Foster Youth to Independence initiative All Policies related to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) All Policies related to the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Rule All Policies related to Opportunity Zones All Policies related to the coronavirus pandemic All Policies related to the CARES Act implementation All Policies related to Emergency Rental Assistance Program All Policies related to President Biden's Building Back Better Housing-related Initiatives All Policies related to the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program and Bulk Billing All Policies related to Disaster Recovery All Policies related to the increase in the price of lumber and supply chain disruption and labor market shortages in the housing industry All Policies related to Ending Homelessness, House America Initiative All policies relating to the FY24 and FY25 President Budget Request and Appropriations All policies relating to the Biden-Harris Housing Supply Action All policies relating to a Federal Tenant Bill of Rights All policies relating to Rural Housing Preservation All policies relating to Impersonation Fraud All policies relating to Property Insurance Cost and Coverage All policies relating to Cyber Disclosure/DHS CISA Rule
Client expense: $100,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Housing
Housing Availability and Affordability Conversations with the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee on tax credits to increase the affordable housing supply Communications with the House and Senate about housing supply and construction HR3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act HR6199 - Build More Housing Near Transit Act HR____ - Promote Affordable Housing Near Transit Act S.657 - Neighborhood Homes Investment Act S1668 - Yes In My Backyard Act S____ - Housing Supply and Affordability Act Discussions with the Senate about the discussion draft of the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act Fair Housing Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about reintroducing the HOME Investment Partnerships Act. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023 Discussions with Senate offices about the Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023. FHA Loan Program Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the FHA Loan Program. Communication with the Federal Housing Administration urging policy actions to unlock a portion of inventory for buyers with FHA-insured loans. Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPAs) HR3564 - Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about LLPAs. Converting Commercial Real Estate to Housing Conversations with the House and Senate about tax incentives for converting commercial real estate to affordable housing. Conversations with the House of Representatives about the Revitalizing Downtowns Act. Rental Housing HR1087 - The DEPOSIT Act Communications with the House of Representatives, the Senate, the White House, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about rental housing issues, including rent control, eviction laws, and the GSEs participation in the multifamily rental housing space. VA Programs HR4335 - To amend the National Housing Act to include information regarding VA home loans in the Informed Consumer Choice Disclosure required to be provided to prospective FHA borrowers. Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program. S3068 - The VA Home Loan Awareness Act HR___ - VA Housing Loan Forever Act HR8647 - To amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to take certain actions to prevent or resolve a default of a housing loan guaranteed by the Secretary, and for other purposes. Heirs Property HR8127 - Heirs Estate Inheritance Resolution and Succession Act of 2024 HR8117 - Heirs Empowerment and Inheritance Rights Act of 2024 Communications with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about the VA Guaranteed Home Loan Program asking the VA to revise its policies pertaining to fees veterans cannot pay when using their VA home loan benefit. Communications with the House and Senate urging them to pass appropriations to ensure continuity of VA housing programs. Rural Housing Programs Discussions with Senate offices about the USDA Rural Housing Service. Conversations with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8), fair housing, single and multifamily housing, the FHA Loan Program, rental housing issues, counseling, housing choice vouchers, HOME program, tenant protections. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding tenant screening practices in rental housing, appraisal management companies (AMCs) appraisal independence. Conversations with the White House on rental housing issues, the Blueprint for a Tenants Bill of Rights, housing supply regulation, YIMBY (Yes in my backyard) Act and independent contractor issues. Communications with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about tenant screening practices in rental housing. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about condominium rules, LLPAs, appraisal issues, and rental housing issues. Communications with the House of Representatives regarding HUD programs, VA housing, and heirs property, the VA Home Loan Reform Act, the Congressional Real Estate Caucus, the Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Street Act, and funding on housing programs for Fiscal Year 2025. Communications the Senate on reducing regulation barriers to housing and the S.3755 Respect State Housing Laws Act. Comment letter in response to the Federal Housing Administration's draft mortgagee letter updating their 203(k)-renovation loan program. Communications with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Housing Finance Administration, National Credit Union Administration, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Board, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advocating for solutions to increase diversity, reduce bias, and maintain the public trust in the appraisal industry. Communications with the White House, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission, National Economic Council, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Agriculture in response to the Biden Administrations Fact Sheet on boosting housing supply highlighting the importance of not disincentivizing housing providers from participating in the rental housing market through over-regulation and in response to the Biden Administrations Fact Sheet on junk fees highlighting that fees in the rental housing industry are already regulated and serve an important function in providing safe and quality rental housing to renters.
Client expense: $16,500,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
2024 · second_quarter · Housing
H.R.9028 - Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2025. Making appropriations for the Departments of Transportation,and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. H.R.9027/S.4690 - An original bill making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes. H.R.8604/S.4460 - Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act. The legislation would empower local and state governments to address regulatory barriers to affordable housing supply by establishing new national frameworks and guidance. Introduced by Rep. Blunt-Rochester (D-DE) and Sen. Fetterman (D-PA) H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. This bill increases and modifies child tax credit provisions, increases depreciation allowances to promote economic innovation and growth, provides special rules for the taxation of residents of Taiwan with income from U.S. sources, increases tax relief provisions for losses due to natural disasters and wildfires, and increases the low-income housing tax credit ceiling to 12.5% for calendar years 2023-2025. It also lowers the bond-financing threshold to 30% for projects financed by bonds issued before 2026. Introduced in House on Jan. 17, 2024. Public Law No: 118-42. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities, including several public health programs. Specifically, the bill includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2024 appropriations bills: the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;the Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Signed into Law by President Biden on March 9, 2024. Public Law No: 118-40 (03/01/2024) Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024, This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies, modifies the requirements for determining eligibility for federal student aid, and provides additional funding for Federal Pell Grants. The CR provides funding through March 8, 2024, for agencies and programs that were funded in the following four FY2023 appropriations acts: USDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the DOE and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the MilCon, VA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; and the THUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. For most other federal agencies and programs, the CR provides funding through March 22, 2024. (Under the current CR, the first group of agencies is funded through March 1, 2024, and the remaining agencies are funded through March 8, 2024.) Signed into Law by President Biden on March 1, 2024. Public Law No: 118-35 Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies. The act also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including several public health programs. The CR provides funding through March 1, 2024, for agencies and programs that were funded in the following four FY2023 appropriations acts: USDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the DOE and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the MilCon, VA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; and the THUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. (Under the current CR, these agencies and programs are funded through January 19, 2024.) For most other federal agencies and programs, the CR provides funding through March 8, 2024. (Under the current CR, these agencies and programs are funded through February 2, 2024.), Signed into Law by President Biden on Jan. 19, 2024. S.3436/H.R.6686: Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act - This bill would help to close this gap by establishing the first-ever middle-income housing tax credit, which is estimated to finance approximately 344,000 affordable rental homes. To qualify for the credit, at least 60% of the buildings units must be occupied by individuals with area median incomes of 100% or less where the rents are restricted to 30% of the designated income. The affordability restrictions would remain in place for up to 15 years after the compliance period (for a total 30-year affordability period). The legislation also provides flexibility so that states can maximize their resources and best meet community housing needs by allowing housing finance agencies to transfer their middle-income allocation to their Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allocation at any time. It also allows buildings to combine the two credits to help make more low-income housing projects financially feasible. PL 118-22: Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies. The act also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including programs authorized by the 2018 farm bill and several public health programs. The CR provides funding through January 19, 2024, for agencies and programs that were funded in the following four FY2023 appropriations acts: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. For most other federal agencies and programs, the CR provides funding through February 2, 2024. Signed into law by President Biden on November 16, 2023. P.L.118-15: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies through November 17, 2023, and provides emergency funding for disaster relief. It also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including several Federal Aviation Administration programs, the National Flood Insurance Program, Federal Drug Administration user fees for animal drug applications, and several public health programs. Signed into law by President Biden on Sept. 30, 2023. P.L. 118-5: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This act increases the federal debt limit, establishes new discretionary spending limits for FY2024 and FY2025, rescinds unobligated funds, expands work requirements for federal programs, and modifies other requirements related to the federal budget process. Signed into law by President Biden on June 3, 2023. S.1389 - Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023 - This bill would improve federal rural housing programs, cut red tape, and strengthen the supply of affordable housing; including, fixing a longstanding problem for properties (known as Sec. 515 properties) that were financed by the USDA decades ago and now have maturing mortgages, by making it easier for non-profits to acquire those properties and by decoupling rental assistance so that assistance does not disappear when those mortgages mature. Introduced by U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Mike Rounds (R-SD). S.1557 & H.R.3238 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023. This bill would support the development of nearly 2 million new affordable homes over the next decade by expanding and strengthening the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). Introduced by U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Todd Young (R-IN). S.1688 & H.R.3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act. This bill requires certain Community Development Block Grant program recipients to submit to HUD information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies, such as policies for expanding high-density single-family and multifamily zoning. Introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN.) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA). S.1257 & HR 3776 - Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2023. This bill would create 250,000 new housing mobility vouchers to allow families to move to areas with greater opportunity. The bill is aimed at improving outcomes for families with young children by increasing access to these vouchers and providing counseling services. Introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Todd Young (R-IN) and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D -CO) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). H.R.1087 - DEPOSIT Act The DEPOSIT Act would expand federal support for essential moving costs, like security deposits, for Section 8 voucher holders and other low-income renters. Introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA). S.680 - Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act. This bill proposes a generational investment to house all people experiencing homelessness, tackle the housing affordability crisis, and expand homeownership opportunities for young people by creating a new down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Specifically, the bill would: 1. House everyone experiencing homelessness within five years, and prioritize children and families for placement, by issuing them a Housing Choice Voucher; 2. Expand health, child care, financial and nutrition services for families and individuals to stay on a path to unassisted housing stability; 3. Greatly increase the production of deeply affordable housing for families exiting homelessness and for low-income households by investing in effective, efficient existing programs and reforming the tax code to strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to weather the economic fallout from the pandemic, as well as establish a Renter's Tax Credit and Middle- Income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC); 4. Invest in homeownership in underserved communities and for low-income Americans with new tax credits and downpayment assistance, including a down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers; and 5. Incentivize environmentally-friendly development strategies and land use policies. Introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR). H.R.827 - Home Internet Accessibility Act. This bill would gather information on all federally assisted housing that lacks the capacity to support broadband service and will task HUD with producing an action plan, including retrofitting, to close Internet service gaps across our country. Introduced by Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA). S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act. This bill establishes programs and grants to incentivize landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program. The bill authorizes HUD to provide one-time incentive payments to landlords, security deposit payments, bonuses to public housing agencies that employ landlord liaisons, and amounts for other recruitment purposes. Additionally, the bill allows dwelling units to meet HCV program inspection requirements by satisfactory inspection through participation in other housing programs. Landlords not yet participating in a low-income housing assistance program may request inspection by a public housing agency to determine whether the dwelling meets requirements prior to selection by a tenant. Finally, HUD must expand the use of an alternative method of calculating fair market rent for purposes of the HCV program. Introduced by Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE). P.L. 117-328: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2023, provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and to support Ukraine, extends several expiring authorities, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas. The bill includes the 12 regular appropriations bills that fund federal agencies for FY2023. Signed by the President on December 29, 2022. PL. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This act provides funding to HUD for loans and grants. The loans and grants must fund projects that address affordable housing and climate change issues. It also provides funding, which shall remain available through FY2028, for energy and water benchmarking of eligible property along with associated data analysis and evaluation at the property. Eligible property includes low-income housing or housing for the elderly or disabled. The act provides funding to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a greenhouse gas reduction fund and to support several programs that provide financial incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollution emissions. The act extends through 2034 the tax credit for residential clean energy, modifies the phaseout for such credit, and extends the credit to include qualified battery storage technology expenditures. The act modifies the tax deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings to revise the maximum amount of such deduction and energy efficiency requirements for such buildings. The act extends the new energy-efficient home tax credit through 2032. It increases the credit to allow a $2,500 credit for new homes that meet certain Energy Star efficiency standards and a $5,000 credit for new homes that are certified as zero-energy ready homes and further allows a credit for energy-efficient multifamily dwellings. All policies related to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing programs All policies related to the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program All policies related to Resident-Centered Property Management All policies related to the Inflation Reduction Act All policies related to State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds All policies relating to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Notice to Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19 All policies relating to the Presidents Executive Order on Fighting the Spread of COVID-19 by Providing Assistance to Renters and Homeowners All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, USDA, Homeland Security, SBA, and Labor coronavirus response efforts All policies relating to access to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, and USDA Disaster Recovery efforts in PDD-areas All policies relating to A Budget for Americas Future - Presidents Budget FY 2021 All policies relating to HUD Real Assessment Estate Center (REAC) and physical inspections All policies relating to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) All policies relating to Project Rental Assistance (PRACs) All policies relating to Fair Market Rents and Small Area Fair Market Rents All policies relating to HOME Investment Partnership Program All policies relating to Community Development Block Grant All policies relating to HUD Rental Assistance (Housing Choice Vouchers and Project-Based Rental Assistance) Programs All policies relating to USDA-RHS Section 521 Rental Assistance Program, Section 515 Rural Rental Housing, Section 542 Rural Development Voucher, and 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program. All policies relating to Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) All policies relating to the Rental Assistance Demonstration All policies relating to the Family Self-Sufficiency Program All policies relating to Housing Finance Reform All policies relating to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, including Mixed Immigration status of households All policies relating to Lead-Based Paint All Policies related to the White House Announces Interagency Council on Barriers to Affordable Housing All Policies related to the Fair Housing Act All Policies related to the Foster Youth to Independence initiative All Policies related to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) All Policies related to the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Rule All Policies related to Opportunity Zones All Policies related to the coronavirus pandemic All Policies related to the CARES Act implementation All Policies related to Emergency Rental Assistance Program All Policies related to President Biden's Building Back Better Housing-related Initiatives All Policies related to the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program and Bulk Billing All Policies related to Disaster Recovery All Policies related to the increase in the price of lumber and supply chain disruption and labor market shortages in the housing industry All Policies related to Ending Homelessness, House America Initiative All policies relating to the FY24 and FY25 President Budget Request and Appropriations All policies relating to the Biden-Harris Housing Supply Action All policies relating to a Federal Tenant Bill of Rights All policies relating to Rural Housing Preservation All policies relating to Impersonation Fraud All policies relating to Property Insurance Cost and Coverage All policies relating to Cyber Disclosure/DHS CISA Rule
2024 · first_quarter · Housing
Housing Availability and Affordability Conversations with the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee on tax credits to increase the affordable housing supply Communications with the House and Senate about housing supply and construction HR3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act HR6199 - Build More Housing Near Transit Act HR____ - Promote Affordable Housing Near Transit Act S.657 - Neighborhood Homes Investment Act S1668 - Yes In My Backyard Act S____ - Housing Supply and Affordability Act Discussions with the Senate about the discussion draft of the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act Fair Housing Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about reintroducing the HOME Investment Partnerships Act. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023 Discussions with Senate offices about the Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023. FHA Loan Program Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the FHA Loan Program. Communication with the Federal Housing Administration urging policy actions to unlock a portion of inventory for buyers with FHA-insured loans. Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPAs) HR3564 - Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about LLPAs. Converting Commercial Real Estate to Housing Conversations with the House and Senate about tax incentives for converting commercial real estate to affordable housing. Conversations with the House of Representatives about the Revitalizing Downtowns Act. Rental Housing HR1087 - The DEPOSIT Act Communications with the House of Representatives, the Senate, the White House, and the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about rental housing issues, including rent control, eviction laws, and the GSEs participation in the multifamily rental housing space. VA Programs HR4335 - To amend the National Housing Act to include information regarding VA home loans in the Informed Consumer Choice Disclosure required to be provided to prospective FHA borrowers. Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program. Communications with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) about the VA Guaranteed Home Loan Program asking the VA to revise its policies pertaining to fees veterans cannot pay when using their VA home loan benefit. Communications with the House and Senate urging them to pass appropriations to ensure continuity of VA housing programs. Rural Housing Programs Discussions with Senate offices about the USDA Rural Housing Service. Conversations with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8), fair housing, the FHA Loan Program, rental housing issues, and counseling. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding tenant screening practices in rental housing, appraisal management companies (AMCs) appraisal independence. Conversations with the White House on rental housing issues, the Blueprint for a Tenants Bill of Rights, and housing supply regulation. Communications with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about tenant screening practices in rental housing. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) about condominium rules, LLPAs, appraisal issues, and rental housing issues. Communications with the House of Representatives regarding HUD programs, VA housing, and heirs property. Comment letter in response to the Federal Housing Administration's draft mortgagee letter updating their 203(k)-renovation loan program. Communications with the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Housing Finance Administration, National Credit Union Administration, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, Federal Reserve Board, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau advocating for solutions to increase diversity, reduce bias, and maintain the public trust in the appraisal industry. Communications with the White House, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade Commission, National Economic Council, Department of Housing and Urban Development, Department of Agriculture in response to the Biden Administrations Fact Sheet on boosting housing supply highlighting the importance of not disincentivizing housing providers from participating in the rental housing market through over-regulation and in response to the Biden Administrations Fact Sheet on junk fees highlighting that fees in the rental housing industry are already regulated and serve an important function in providing safe and quality rental housing to renters.
2024 · first_quarter · Housing
H.R.7024 - Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024. This bill increases and modifies child tax credit provisions, increases depreciation allowances to promote economic innovation and growth, provides special rules for the taxation of residents of Taiwan with income from U.S. sources, increases tax relief provisions for losses due to natural disasters and wildfires, and increases the low-income housing tax credit ceiling to 12.5% for calendar years 2023-2025. It also lowers the bond-financing threshold to 30% for projects financed by bonds issued before 2026. Introduced in House on Jan. 17, 2024. Public Law No: 118-42. Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024. This bill provides FY2024 appropriations for several federal departments and agencies. It also extends various expiring programs and authorities, including several public health programs. Specifically, the bill includes 6 of the 12 regular FY2024 appropriations bills: the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; the Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024;the Dept. of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act. Signed into Law by President Biden on March 9, 2024. Public Law No: 118-40 (03/01/2024) Extension of Continuing Appropriations and Other Matters Act, 2024, This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies, modifies the requirements for determining eligibility for federal student aid, and provides additional funding for Federal Pell Grants. The CR provides funding through March 8, 2024, for agencies and programs that were funded in the following four FY2023 appropriations acts: USDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the DOE and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the MilCon, VA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; and the THUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. For most other federal agencies and programs, the CR provides funding through March 22, 2024. (Under the current CR, the first group of agencies is funded through March 1, 2024, and the remaining agencies are funded through March 8, 2024.) Signed into Law by President Biden on March 1, 2024. Public Law No: 118-35 Further Additional Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies. The act also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including several public health programs. The CR provides funding through March 1, 2024, for agencies and programs that were funded in the following four FY2023 appropriations acts: USDA, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the DOE and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the MilCon, VA and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; and the THUD, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. (Under the current CR, these agencies and programs are funded through January 19, 2024.) For most other federal agencies and programs, the CR provides funding through March 8, 2024. (Under the current CR, these agencies and programs are funded through February 2, 2024.), Signed into Law by President Biden on Jan. 19, 2024. S.3436/H.R.6686: Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act - This bill would help to close this gap by establishing the first-ever middle-income housing tax credit, which is estimated to finance approximately 344,000 affordable rental homes. To qualify for the credit, at least 60% of the buildings units must be occupied by individuals with area median incomes of 100% or less where the rents are restricted to 30% of the designated income. The affordability restrictions would remain in place for up to 15 years after the compliance period (for a total 30-year affordability period). The legislation also provides flexibility so that states can maximize their resources and best meet community housing needs by allowing housing finance agencies to transfer their middle-income allocation to their Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allocation at any time. It also allows buildings to combine the two credits to help make more low-income housing projects financially feasible. PL 118-22: Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies. The act also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including programs authorized by the 2018 farm bill and several public health programs. The CR provides funding through January 19, 2024, for agencies and programs that were funded in the following four FY2023 appropriations acts: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. For most other federal agencies and programs, the CR provides funding through February 2, 2024. Signed into law by President Biden on November 16, 2023. P.L.118-15: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies through November 17, 2023, and provides emergency funding for disaster relief. It also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including several Federal Aviation Administration programs, the National Flood Insurance Program, Federal Drug Administration user fees for animal drug applications, and several public health programs. Signed into law by President Biden on Sept. 30, 2023. P.L. 118-5: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This act increases the federal debt limit, establishes new discretionary spending limits for FY2024 and FY2025, rescinds unobligated funds, expands work requirements for federal programs, and modifies other requirements related to the federal budget process. Signed into law by President Biden on June 3, 2023. S.1389 - Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023 - This bill would improve federal rural housing programs, cut red tape, and strengthen the supply of affordable housing; including, fixing a longstanding problem for properties (known as Sec. 515 properties) that were financed by the USDA decades ago and now have maturing mortgages, by making it easier for non-profits to acquire those properties and by decoupling rental assistance so that assistance does not disappear when those mortgages mature. Introduced by U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Mike Rounds (R-SD). S.1557 & H.R.3238 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023. This bill would support the development of nearly 2 million new affordable homes over the next decade by expanding and strengthening the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). Introduced by U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Todd Young (R-IN). S.1688 & H.R.3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act. This bill requires certain Community Development Block Grant program recipients to submit to HUD information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies, such as policies for expanding high-density single-family and multifamily zoning. Introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN.) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA). S.1257 & HR 3776 - Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2023. This bill would create 250,000 new housing mobility vouchers to allow families to move to areas with greater opportunity. The bill is aimed at improving outcomes for families with young children by increasing access to these vouchers and providing counseling services. Introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Todd Young (R-IN) and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D -CO) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). H.R.1087 - DEPOSIT Act The DEPOSIT Act would expand federal support for essential moving costs, like security deposits, for Section 8 voucher holders and other low-income renters. Introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA). S.680 - Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act. This bill proposes a generational investment to house all people experiencing homelessness, tackle the housing affordability crisis, and expand homeownership opportunities for young people by creating a new down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Specifically, the bill would: 1. House everyone experiencing homelessness within five years, and prioritize children and families for placement, by issuing them a Housing Choice Voucher; 2. Expand health, child care, financial and nutrition services for families and individuals to stay on a path to unassisted housing stability; 3. Greatly increase the production of deeply affordable housing for families exiting homelessness and for low-income households by investing in effective, efficient existing programs and reforming the tax code to strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to weather the economic fallout from the pandemic, as well as establish a Renter's Tax Credit and Middle- Income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC); 4. Invest in homeownership in underserved communities and for low-income Americans with new tax credits and downpayment assistance, including a down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers; and 5. Incentivize environmentally-friendly development strategies and land use policies. Introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR). H.R.827 - Home Internet Accessibility Act. This bill would gather information on all federally assisted housing that lacks the capacity to support broadband service and will task HUD with producing an action plan, including retrofitting, to close Internet service gaps across our country. Introduced by Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA). S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act. This bill establishes programs and grants to incentivize landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program. The bill authorizes HUD to provide one-time incentive payments to landlords, security deposit payments, bonuses to public housing agencies that employ landlord liaisons, and amounts for other recruitment purposes. Additionally, the bill allows dwelling units to meet HCV program inspection requirements by satisfactory inspection through participation in other housing programs. Landlords not yet participating in a low-income housing assistance program may request inspection by a public housing agency to determine whether the dwelling meets requirements prior to selection by a tenant. Finally, HUD must expand the use of an alternative method of calculating fair market rent for purposes of the HCV program. Introduced by Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE). P.L. 117-328: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2023, provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and to support Ukraine, extends several expiring authorities, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas. The bill includes the 12 regular appropriations bills that fund federal agencies for FY2023. Signed by the President on December 29, 2022. PL. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This act provides funding to HUD for loans and grants. The loans and grants must fund projects that address affordable housing and climate change issues. It also provides funding, which shall remain available through FY2028, for energy and water benchmarking of eligible property along with associated data analysis and evaluation at the property. Eligible property includes low-income housing or housing for the elderly or disabled. The act provides funding to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a greenhouse gas reduction fund and to support several programs that provide financial incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollution emissions. The act extends through 2034 the tax credit for residential clean energy, modifies the phaseout for such credit, and extends the credit to include qualified battery storage technology expenditures. The act modifies the tax deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings to revise the maximum amount of such deduction and energy efficiency requirements for such buildings. The act extends the new energy-efficient home tax credit through 2032. It increases the credit to allow a $2,500 credit for new homes that meet certain Energy Star efficiency standards and a $5,000 credit for new homes that are certified as zero-energy ready homes and further allows a credit for energy-efficient multifamily dwellings. All policies related to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing programs All policies related to the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program All policies related to Resident-Centered Property Management All policies related to the Inflation Reduction Act All policies related to State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds All policies relating to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Notice to Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19 All policies relating to the Presidents Executive Order on Fighting the Spread of COVID-19 by Providing Assistance to Renters and Homeowners All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, USDA, Homeland Security, SBA, and Labor coronavirus response efforts All policies relating to access to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, and USDA Disaster Recovery efforts in PDD-areas All policies relating to A Budget for Americas Future - Presidents Budget FY 2021 All policies relating to HUD Real Assessment Estate Center (REAC) and physical inspections All policies relating to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) All policies relating to Project Rental Assistance (PRACs) All policies relating to Fair Market Rents and Small Area Fair Market Rents All policies relating to HOME Investment Partnership Program All policies relating to Community Development Block Grant All policies relating to HUD Rental Assistance (Housing Choice Vouchers and Project-Based Rental Assistance) Programs All policies relating to USDA-RHS Section 521 Rental Assistance Program, Section 515 Rural Rental Housing, Section 542 Rural Development Voucher, and 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program. All policies relating to Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) All policies relating to the Rental Assistance Demonstration All policies relating to the Family Self-Sufficiency Program All policies relating to Housing Finance Reform All policies relating to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, including Mixed Immigration status of households All policies relating to Lead-Based Paint All Policies related to the White House Announces Interagency Council on Barriers to Affordable Housing All Policies related to the Fair Housing Act All Policies related to the Foster Youth to Independence initiative All Policies related to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) All Policies related to the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Rule All Policies related to Opportunity Zones All Policies related to the coronavirus pandemic All Policies related to the CARES Act implementation All Policies related to Emergency Rental Assistance Program All Policies related to President Biden's Building Back Better Housing-related Initiatives All Policies related to the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program All Policies related to Disaster Recovery All Policies related to the increase in the price of lumber and supply chain disruption and labor market shortages in the housing industry All Policies related to Ending Homelessness, House America Initiative All policies relating to the FY24 and FY25 President Budget Request and Appropriations All policies relating to the Biden-Harris Housing Supply Action All policies relating to a Federal Tenant Bill of Rights All policies relating to Rural Housing Preservation All policies relating to Impersonation Fraud All policies relating to Property Insurance Cost and Coverage
2023 · fourth_quarter · Housing
Housing Availability and Affordability Conversations with the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee on tax credits to increase the affordable housing supply Communications with the House and Senate about housing supply and construction HR3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act HR6199 - Build More Housing Near Transit Act HR____ - Promote Affordable Housing Near Transit Act S.657 - Neighborhood Homes Investment Act S1668 - Yes In My Backyard Act S____ - Housing Supply and Affordability Act Discussions with the Senate about the discussion draft of the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act Fair Housing Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about reintroducing the HOME Investment Partnerships Act. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023 Discussions with Senate offices about the Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023. FHA Loan Program Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the FHA Loan Program. Communication with the Federal Housing Administration urging policy actions to unlock a portion of inventory for buyers with FHA-insured loans. Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPAs) HR3564 - Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about LLPAs. Converting Commercial Real Estate to Housing Conversations with the House and Senate about tax incentives for converting commercial real estate to affordable housing. Conversations with the House of Representatives about the Revitalizing Downtowns Act. Rental Housing HR1087 - The DEPOSIT Act Communications with the House of Representatives and the Senate about rental housing issues, including rent control, eviction laws, and the GSEs participation in the multifamily rental housing space. VA Programs HR4335 - To amend the National Housing Act to include information regarding VA home loans in the Informed Consumer Choice Disclosure required to be provided to prospective FHA borrowers. Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program. Rural Housing Programs Discussions with Senate offices about the USDA Rural Housing Service. Conversations with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8), fair housing, the FHA Loan Program, rental housing issues, and counseling. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding tenant screening practices in rental housing, appraisal management companies (AMCs) appraisal independence. Conversations with the White House on rental housing issues, the Blueprint for a Tenants Bill of Rights, and housing supply regulation. Communications with the Veterans Affairs Administration (VA) about the VA Guaranteed Home Loan Program. Communications with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about tenant screening practices in rental housing. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency about condominium rules, LLPAs, appraisal issues, and rental housing issues. Communications with the House of Representatives regarding HUD programs and VA housing.
2023 · fourth_quarter · Housing
S.3436/H.R.6686: Workforce Housing Tax Credit Act - This bill would help to close this gap by establishing the first-ever middle-income housing tax credit, which is estimated to finance approximately 344,000 affordable rental homes. To qualify for the credit, at least 60% of the buildings units must be occupied by individuals with area median incomes of 100% or less where the rents are restricted to 30% of the designated income. The affordability restrictions would remain in place for up to 15 years after the compliance period (for a total 30-year affordability period). The legislation also provides flexibility so that states can maximize their resources and best meet community housing needs by allowing housing finance agencies to transfer their middle-income allocation to their Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) allocation at any time. It also allows buildings to combine the two credits to help make more low-income housing projects financially feasible. PL 118-22: Further Continuing Appropriations and Other Extensions Act, 2024. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations for federal agencies. The act also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including programs authorized by the 2018 farm bill and several public health programs. The CR provides funding through January 19, 2024, for agencies and programs that were funded in the following four FY2023 appropriations acts: the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023; and the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2023. For most other federal agencies and programs, the CR provides funding through February 2, 2024. Signed into law by President Biden on November 16, 2023. P.L.118-15: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies through November 17, 2023, and provides emergency funding for disaster relief. It also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including several Federal Aviation Administration programs, the National Flood Insurance Program, Federal Drug Administration user fees for animal drug applications, and several public health programs. Signed into law by President Biden on Sept. 30, 2023. P.L. 118-5: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This act increases the federal debt limit, establishes new discretionary spending limits for FY2024 and FY2025, rescinds unobligated funds, expands work requirements for federal programs, and modifies other requirements related to the federal budget process. Signed into law by President Biden on June 3, 2023. S.1389 - Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023 - This bill would improve federal rural housing programs, cut red tape, and strengthen the supply of affordable housing; including, fixing a longstanding problem for properties (known as Sec. 515 properties) that were financed by the USDA decades ago and now have maturing mortgages, by making it easier for non-profits to acquire those properties and by decoupling rental assistance so that assistance does not disappear when those mortgages mature. Introduced by U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Mike Rounds (R-SD). S.1557 & H.R.3238 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023. This bill would support the development of nearly 2 million new affordable homes over the next decade by expanding and strengthening the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). Introduced by U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Todd Young (R-IN). S.1688 & H.R.3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act. This bill requires certain Community Development Block Grant program recipients to submit to HUD information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies, such as policies for expanding high-density single-family and multifamily zoning. Introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN.) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA). S.1257 & HR 3776 - Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2023. This bill would create 250,000 new housing mobility vouchers to allow families to move to areas with greater opportunity. The bill is aimed at improving outcomes for families with young children by increasing access to these vouchers and providing counseling services. Introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Todd Young (R-IN) and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D -CO) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). H.R.1087 - DEPOSIT Act The DEPOSIT Act would expand federal support for essential moving costs, like security deposits, for Section 8 voucher holders and other low-income renters. Introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA). S.680 - Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act. This bill proposes a generational investment to house all people experiencing homelessness, tackle the housing affordability crisis, and expand homeownership opportunities for young people by creating a new down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Specifically, the bill would: 1. House everyone experiencing homelessness within five years, and prioritize children and families for placement, by issuing them a Housing Choice Voucher; 2. Expand health, child care, financial and nutrition services for families and individuals to stay on a path to unassisted housing stability; 3. Greatly increase the production of deeply affordable housing for families exiting homelessness and for low-income households by investing in effective, efficient existing programs and reforming the tax code to strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to weather the economic fallout from the pandemic, as well as establish a Renter's Tax Credit and Middle- Income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC); 4. Invest in homeownership in underserved communities and for low-income Americans with new tax credits and downpayment assistance, including a down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers; and 5. Incentivize environmentally-friendly development strategies and land use policies. Introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR). H.R.827 - Home Internet Accessibility Act. This bill would gather information on all federally assisted housing that lacks the capacity to support broadband service and will task HUD with producing an action plan, including retrofitting, to close Internet service gaps across our country. Introduced by Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA). S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act. This bill establishes programs and grants to incentivize landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program. The bill authorizes HUD to provide one-time incentive payments to landlords, security deposit payments, bonuses to public housing agencies that employ landlord liaisons, and amounts for other recruitment purposes. Additionally, the bill allows dwelling units to meet HCV program inspection requirements by satisfactory inspection through participation in other housing programs. Landlords not yet participating in a low-income housing assistance program may request inspection by a public housing agency to determine whether the dwelling meets requirements prior to selection by a tenant. Finally, HUD must expand the use of an alternative method of calculating fair market rent for purposes of the HCV program. Introduced by Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE). P.L. 117-328: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2023, provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and to support Ukraine, extends several expiring authorities, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas. The bill includes the 12 regular appropriations bills that fund federal agencies for FY2023. Signed by the President on December 29, 2022. PL. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This act provides funding to HUD for loans and grants. The loans and grants must fund projects that address affordable housing and climate change issues. It also provides funding, which shall remain available through FY2028, for energy and water benchmarking of eligible property along with associated data analysis and evaluation at the property. Eligible property includes low-income housing or housing for the elderly or disabled. The act provides funding to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a greenhouse gas reduction fund and to support several programs that provide financial incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollution emissions. The act extends through 2034 the tax credit for residential clean energy, modifies the phaseout for such credit, and extends the credit to include qualified battery storage technology expenditures. The act modifies the tax deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings to revise the maximum amount of such deduction and energy efficiency requirements for such buildings. The act extends the new energy-efficient home tax credit through 2032. It increases the credit to allow a $2,500 credit for new homes that meet certain Energy Star efficiency standards and a $5,000 credit for new homes that are certified as zero-energy ready homes and further allows a credit for energy-efficient multifamily dwellings. All policies related to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing programs All policies related to the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program All policies related to Resident-Centered Property Management All policies related to the Inflation Reduction Act All policies related to State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds All policies relating to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Notice to Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19 All policies relating to the Presidents Executive Order on Fighting the Spread of COVID-19 by Providing Assistance to Renters and Homeowners All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, USDA, Homeland Security, SBA, and Labor coronavirus response efforts All policies relating to access to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, and USDA Disaster Recovery efforts in PDD-areas All policies relating to A Budget for Americas Future - Presidents Budget FY 2021 All policies relating to HUD Real Assessment Estate Center (REAC) and physical inspections All policies relating to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) All policies relating to Project Rental Assistance (PRACs) All policies relating to Fair Market Rents and Small Area Fair Market Rents All policies relating to HOME Investment Partnership Program All policies relating to Community Development Block Grant All policies relating to HUD Rental Assistance (Housing Choice Vouchers and Project-Based Rental Assistance) Programs All policies relating to USDA-RHS Section 521 Rental Assistance Program, Section 515 Rural Rental Housing, Section 542 Rural Development Voucher, and 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program. All policies relating to Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) All policies relating to the Rental Assistance Demonstration All policies relating to the Family Self-Sufficiency Program All policies relating to Housing Finance Reform All policies relating to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, including Mixed Immigration status of households All policies relating to Lead-Based Paint All Policies related to the White House Announces Interagency Council on Barriers to Affordable Housing All Policies related to the Fair Housing Act All Policies related to the Foster Youth to Independence initiative All Policies related to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) All Policies related to the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Rule All Policies related to Opportunity Zones All Policies related to the coronavirus pandemic All Policies related to the CARES Act implementation All Policies related to Emergency Rental Assistance Program All Policies related to President Biden's Building Back Better Housing-related Initiatives All Policies related to the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program All Policies related to Disaster Recovery All Policies related to the increase in the price of lumber and supply chain disruption and labor market shortages in the housing industry All Policies related to Ending Homelessness, House America Initiative All policies relating to the FY24 President Budget Request and Appropriations All policies relating to the Biden-Harris Housing Supply Action All policies relating to a Federal Tenant Bill of Rights All policies relating to Rural Housing Preservation All policies relating to Impersonation Fraud All policies relating to Property Insurance Cost and Coverage
2023 · third_quarter · Housing
Housing Availability and Affordability Conversations with the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee on tax credits to increase the affordable housing supply Communications with the House and Senate about housing supply and construction HR3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act HR____ - Build More Housing Near Transit Act HR____ - Promote Affordable Housing Near Transit Act S.657 - Neighborhood Homes Investment Act S1668 - Yes In My Backyard Act S____ - Housing Supply and Affordability Act Discussions with the Senate about the discussion draft of the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act Fair Housing Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about reintroducing the HOME Investment Partnerships Act. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023 Discussions with Senate offices about the Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023. FHA Loan Program Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the FHA Loan Program. Communication with the Federal Housing Administration urging policy actions to unlock a portion of inventory for buyers with FHA-insured loans. Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPAs) HR3564 - Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about LLPAs. Converting Commercial Real Estate to Housing Conversations with the House and Senate about tax incentives for converting commercial real estate to affordable housing. Conversations with the House of Representatives about the Revitalizing Downtowns Act. Rental Housing HR1087 - The DEPOSIT Act Communications with the House of Representatives and the Senate about rental housing issues, including rent control, eviction laws, and the GSEs participation in the multifamily rental housing space. VA Programs HR4335 - To amend the National Housing Act to include information regarding VA home loans in the Informed Consumer Choice Disclosure required to be provided to prospective FHA borrowers. Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program. Rural Housing Programs Discussions with Senate offices about the USDA Rural Housing Service. Conversations with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8), fair housing, the FHA Loan Program, and rental housing issues. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding tenant screening practices in rental housing, appraisal management companies (AMCs) appraisal independence. Conversations with the White House on rental housing issues and the Blueprint for a Tenants Bill of Rights. Communications with the Veterans Affairs Administration (VA) about the VA Guaranteed Home Loan Program. Communications with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about tenant screening practices in rental housing. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency about condominium rules, LLPAs, appraisal issues, and rental housing issues. Communications with the House of Representatives regarding HUD programs and VA housing.
2023 · third_quarter · Housing
Housing Availability and Affordability Conversations with the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee on tax credits to increase the affordable housing supply Communications with the House and Senate about housing supply and construction HR3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act HR____ - Build More Housing Near Transit Act HR____ - Promote Affordable Housing Near Transit Act S.657 - Neighborhood Homes Investment Act S1668 - Yes In My Backyard Act S____ - Housing Supply and Affordability Act Discussions with the Senate about the discussion draft of the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act Fair Housing Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about reintroducing the HOME Investment Partnerships Act. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023 Discussions with Senate offices about the Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023. FHA Loan Program Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the FHA Loan Program. Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPAs) HR3564 - Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about LLPAs. Converting Commercial Real Estate to Housing Conversations with the House and Senate about tax incentives for converting commercial real estate to affordable housing. Conversations with the House of Representatives about the Revitalizing Downtowns Act. Rental Housing HR1087 - The DEPOSIT Act Communications with the House of Representatives and the Senate about rental housing issues, including rent control, eviction laws, and the GSEs participation in the multifamily rental housing space. VA Programs HR4335 - To amend the National Housing Act to include information regarding VA home loans in the Informed Consumer Choice Disclosure required to be provided to prospective FHA borrowers. Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program. Conversations with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8), fair housing, the FHA Loan Program, and rental housing issues. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding tenant screening practices in rental housing, appraisal management companies (AMCs) appraisal independence. Conversations with the White House on rental housing issues and the Blueprint for a Tenants Bill of Rights. Communications with the Veterans Affairs Administration (VA) about the VA Guaranteed Home Loan Program. Communications with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about tenant screening practices in rental housing. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency about condominium rules, LLPAs, appraisal issues, and rental housing issues.
2023 · third_quarter · Housing
Housing Availability and Affordability Conversations with the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee on tax credits to increase the affordable housing supply Communications with the House and Senate about housing supply and construction HR3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act HR____ - Build More Housing Near Transit Act HR____ - Promote Affordable Housing Near Transit Act S.657 - Neighborhood Homes Investment Act S1668 - Yes In My Backyard Act S____ - Housing Supply and Affordability Act Discussions with the Senate about the discussion draft of the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act Fair Housing Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about reintroducing the HOME Investment Partnerships Act. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023 Discussions with Senate offices about the Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023. FHA Loan Program Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the FHA Loan Program. Communication with the Federal Housing Administration urging policy actions to unlock a portion of inventory for buyers with FHA-insured loans. Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPAs) HR3564 - Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about LLPAs. Converting Commercial Real Estate to Housing Conversations with the House and Senate about tax incentives for converting commercial real estate to affordable housing. Conversations with the House of Representatives about the Revitalizing Downtowns Act. Rental Housing HR1087 - The DEPOSIT Act Communications with the House of Representatives and the Senate about rental housing issues, including rent control, eviction laws, and the GSEs participation in the multifamily rental housing space. VA Programs HR4335 - To amend the National Housing Act to include information regarding VA home loans in the Informed Consumer Choice Disclosure required to be provided to prospective FHA borrowers. Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program. Rural Housing Programs Discussions with Senate offices about the USDA Rural Housing Service. Conversations with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8), fair housing, the FHA Loan Program, and rental housing issues. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding tenant screening practices in rental housing, appraisal management companies (AMCs) appraisal independence. Conversations with the White House on rental housing issues and the Blueprint for a Tenants Bill of Rights. Communications with the Veterans Affairs Administration (VA) about the VA Guaranteed Home Loan Program. Communications with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about tenant screening practices in rental housing. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency about condominium rules, LLPAs, appraisal issues, and rental housing issues. Communications with the House of Representatives regarding HUD programs and VA housing.
2023 · third_quarter · Housing
P.L.118-15: Continuing Appropriations Act, 2024 and Other Extensions Act. This act provides continuing FY2024 appropriations to federal agencies through November 17, 2023, and provides emergency funding for disaster relief. It also extends several expiring programs and authorities, including several Federal Aviation Administration programs, the National Flood Insurance Program, Federal Drug Administration user fees for animal drug applications, and several public health programs. Signed into law by President Biden on Sept. 30, 2023. P.L. 118-5: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This act increases the federal debt limit, establishes new discretionary spending limits for FY2024 and FY2025, rescinds unobligated funds, expands work requirements for federal programs, and modifies other requirements related to the federal budget process. Signed into law by President Biden on June 3, 2023. S.1389 - Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023 - This bill would improve federal rural housing programs, cut red tape, and strengthen the supply of affordable housing; including, fixing a longstanding problem for properties (known as Sec. 515 properties) that were financed by the USDA decades ago and now have maturing mortgages, by making it easier for non-profits to acquire those properties and by decoupling rental assistance so that assistance does not disappear when those mortgages mature. Introduced by U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Mike Rounds (R-SD). S.1557 & H.R.3238 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023. This bill would support the development of nearly 2 million new affordable homes over the next decade by expanding and strengthening the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). Introduced by U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Todd Young (R-IN). S.1688 & H.R.3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act. This bill requires certain Community Development Block Grant program recipients to submit to HUD information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies, such as policies for expanding high-density single-family and multifamily zoning. Introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN.) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA). S.1257 & HR 3776 - Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2023. This bill would create 250,000 new housing mobility vouchers to allow families to move to areas with greater opportunity. The bill is aimed at improving outcomes for families with young children by increasing access to these vouchers and providing counseling services. Introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Todd Young (R-IN) and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D -CO) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). H.R.1087 - DEPOSIT Act The DEPOSIT Act would expand federal support for essential moving costs, like security deposits, for Section 8 voucher holders and other low-income renters. Introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA). S.680 - Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act. This bill proposes a generational investment to house all people experiencing homelessness, tackle the housing affordability crisis, and expand homeownership opportunities for young people by creating a new down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Specifically, the bill would: 1. House everyone experiencing homelessness within five years, and prioritize children and families for placement, by issuing them a Housing Choice Voucher; 2. Expand health, child care, financial and nutrition services for families and individuals to stay on a path to unassisted housing stability; 3. Greatly increase the production of deeply affordable housing for families exiting homelessness and for low-income households by investing in effective, efficient existing programs and reforming the tax code to strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to weather the economic fallout from the pandemic, as well as establish a Renter's Tax Credit and Middle- Income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC); 4. Invest in homeownership in underserved communities and for low-income Americans with new tax credits and downpayment assistance, including a down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers; and 5. Incentivize environmentally-friendly development strategies and land use policies. Introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR). H.R.827 - Home Internet Accessibility Act. This bill would gather information on all federally assisted housing that lacks the capacity to support broadband service and will task HUD with producing an action plan, including retrofitting, to close Internet service gaps across our country. Introduced by Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA). S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act. This bill establishes programs and grants to incentivize landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program. The bill authorizes HUD to provide one-time incentive payments to landlords, security deposit payments, bonuses to public housing agencies that employ landlord liaisons, and amounts for other recruitment purposes. Additionally, the bill allows dwelling units to meet HCV program inspection requirements by satisfactory inspection through participation in other housing programs. Landlords not yet participating in a low-income housing assistance program may request inspection by a public housing agency to determine whether the dwelling meets requirements prior to selection by a tenant. Finally, HUD must expand the use of an alternative method of calculating fair market rent for purposes of the HCV program. Introduced by Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE). P.L. 117-328: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2023, provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and to support Ukraine, extends several expiring authorities, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas. The bill includes the 12 regular appropriations bills that fund federal agencies for FY2023. Signed by the President on December 29, 2022. PL. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This act provides funding to HUD for loans and grants. The loans and grants must fund projects that address affordable housing and climate change issues. It also provides funding, which shall remain available through FY2028, for energy and water benchmarking of eligible property along with associated data analysis and evaluation at the property. Eligible property includes low-income housing or housing for the elderly or disabled. The act provides funding to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a greenhouse gas reduction fund and to support several programs that provide financial incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollution emissions. The act extends through 2034 the tax credit for residential clean energy, modifies the phaseout for such credit, and extends the credit to include qualified battery storage technology expenditures. The act modifies the tax deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings to revise the maximum amount of such deduction and energy efficiency requirements for such buildings. The act extends the new energy-efficient home tax credit through 2032. It increases the credit to allow a $2,500 credit for new homes that meet certain Energy Star efficiency standards and a $5,000 credit for new homes that are certified as zero-energy ready homes and further allows a credit for energy-efficient multifamily dwellings. All policies related to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing programs All policies related to the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program All policies related to Resident-Centered Property Management All policies related to the Inflation Reduction Act All policies related to State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds All policies relating to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Notice to Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19 All policies relating to the Presidents Executive Order on Fighting the Spread of COVID-19 by Providing Assistance to Renters and Homeowners All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, USDA, Homeland Security, SBA, and Labor coronavirus response efforts All policies relating to access to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, and USDA Disaster Recovery efforts in PDD-areas All policies relating to A Budget for Americas Future - Presidents Budget FY 2021 All policies relating to HUD Real Assessment Estate Center (REAC) and physical inspections All policies relating to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) All policies relating to Project Rental Assistance (PRACs) All policies relating to Fair Market Rents and Small Area Fair Market Rents All policies relating to HOME Investment Partnership Program All policies relating to Community Development Block Grant All policies relating to HUD Rental Assistance (Housing Choice Vouchers and Project-Based Rental Assistance) Programs All policies relating to USDA-RHS Section 521 Rental Assistance Program, Section 515 Rural Rental Housing, Section 542 Rural Development Voucher, and 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program. All policies relating to Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) All policies relating to the Rental Assistance Demonstration All policies relating to the Family Self-Sufficiency Program All policies relating to Housing Finance Reform All policies relating to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, including Mixed Immigration status of households All policies relating to Lead-Based Paint All Policies related to the White House Announces Interagency Council on Barriers to Affordable Housing All Policies related to the Fair Housing Act All Policies related to the Foster Youth to Independence initiative All Policies related to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) All Policies related to the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Rule All Policies related to Opportunity Zones All Policies related to the coronavirus pandemic All Policies related to the CARES Act implementation All Policies related to Emergency Rental Assistance Program All Policies related to President Biden's Building Back Better Housing-related Initiatives All Policies related to the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program All Policies related to Disaster Recovery All Policies related to the increase in the price of lumber and supply chain disruption and labor market shortages in the housing industry All Policies related to Ending Homelessness, House America Initiative All policies relating to the FY24 President Budget Request and Appropriations All policies relating to the Biden-Harris Housing Supply Action All policies relating to a Federal Tenant Bill of Rights All policies relating to Rural Housing Preservation All policies relating to Impersonation Fraud All policies relating to Property Insurance Cost and Coverage
2023 · second_quarter · Housing
Housing Availability and Affordability Conversations with the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee on tax credits to increase the affordable housing supply Communications with the House and Senate about housing supply and construction HR3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act HR____ - Build More Housing Near Transit Act HR____ - Promote Affordable Housing Near Transit Act S.657 - Neighborhood Homes Investment Act S1668 - Yes In My Backyard Act S____ - Housing Supply and Affordability Act Discussions with the Senate about the discussion draft of the Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act Fair Housing Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about reintroducing the HOME Investment Partnerships Act. Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023 Discussions with Senate offices about the Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023. FHA Loan Program Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the FHA Loan Program. Loan Level Pricing Adjustments (LLPAs) HR3564 - Middle Class Borrower Protection Act of 2023 Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about LLPAs. Converting Commercial Real Estate to Housing Conversations with the House and Senate about tax incentives for converting commercial real estate to affordable housing. Conversations with the House of Representatives about the Revitalizing Downtowns Act. Rental Housing HR1087 - The DEPOSIT Act Communications with the House of Representatives and the Senate about rental housing issues, including rent control, eviction laws, and the GSEs participation in the multifamily rental housing space. VA Programs HR4335 - To amend the National Housing Act to include information regarding VA home loans in the Informed Consumer Choice Disclosure required to be provided to prospective FHA borrowers. Discussions with the House of Representatives and the Senate about the VA Home Loan Guaranty Program. Conversations with the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) on the Housing Choice Voucher program (Section 8), fair housing, the FHA Loan Program, and rental housing issues. Discussions with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) regarding tenant screening practices in rental housing, appraisal management companies (AMCs) appraisal independence. Conversations with the White House on rental housing issues and the Blueprint for a Tenants Bill of Rights. Communications with the Veterans Affairs Administration (VA) about the VA Guaranteed Home Loan Program. Communications with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about tenant screening practices in rental housing. Communications with the Federal Housing Finance Agency about condominium rules, LLPAs, appraisal issues, and rental housing issues.
2023 · second_quarter · Housing
Administration: Blueprint for a Renters Bill of Rights and a Resident-Centered Housing Challenge. Administration Two-part plan. Part One: protect renters and promote rental affordability. Part Two: federal actions to pursue a Renters Bill of Rights. Policies affecting apartment operations and management, specifically consumer reporting, resident screening (financial, criminal, resident history),consumer debt collection and eviction. S. 32, Choice in Affordable Housing Act of 2023, , all provisions. H.R. 3507 and S1688, Yes In My Backyard Act, , all provisions. H.R. 802, Respect State Housing Laws Act, all provisions. Senator Tim Scotts (R-SC) Discussion Draft Renewing Opportunity in the American Dream (ROAD) to Housing Act, all provisions. Delivering Essential Protection, Opportunity, and Security for Tenants Act or DEPOSIT ACT (H.R. 1087/S.1814), all provisions. Draft legislation, to amend title 40, United States Code, to provide for the transfer of Federal surplus real property for use in qualified low-income residential projects, and for other purposes, all provisions. Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 (HOTMA) Implementation Fair Housing Act (Disparate Impact Rule, Screening and Reporting, Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing) S.2182 - Eviction Crisis Act of 2021 S.1293 - Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2023 H.R.2918 - Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2023 Draft Proposals: Rent Control, Rent Stabilization U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Draft FY 2024 DOT and HUD Appropriations funding levels and specific programs that include: Community Development Block Grants (CDBG);HOME; Project-Based Voucher Programs Section 8 Source of Income Section 8 Voucher Program Fair Market Rent (FMRs) and Small Area Fair Market Rents (SAFMR) Rental Assistance Demonstration Program (RAD) Davis Bacon and Related Acts Violence Against Women Act 2022 (VAWA) H.R. 3198 and S. 1614 (117th Congress), Yes In My Backyard Act, to require certain grantees under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to submit a plan to track discriminatory land use policies, and for other purposes, all provisions. Administration Proposal: Housing Supply Action Plan
2023 · second_quarter · Housing
P.L. 118-5: Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023. This act increases the federal debt limit, establishes new discretionary spending limits for FY2024 and FY2025, rescinds unobligated funds, expands work requirements for federal programs, and modifies other requirements related to the federal budget process. Signed into law by President Biden on June 3, 2023. S.1389 - Rural Housing Service Reform Act of 2023 - This bill would improve federal rural housing programs, cut red tape, and strengthen the supply of affordable housing; including, fixing a longstanding problem for properties (known as Sec. 515 properties) that were financed by the USDA decades ago and now have maturing mortgages, by making it easier for non-profits to acquire those properties and by decoupling rental assistance so that assistance does not disappear when those mortgages mature. Introduced by U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Mike Rounds (R-SD). S.1557 & H.R.3238 - Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2023. This bill would support the development of nearly 2 million new affordable homes over the next decade by expanding and strengthening the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (Housing Credit). Introduced by U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Suzan DelBene (D-WA), and Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Todd Young (R-IN). S.1688 & H.R.3507 - Yes In My Backyard Act. This bill requires certain Community Development Block Grant program recipients to submit to HUD information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies, such as policies for expanding high-density single-family and multifamily zoning. Introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-IN.) and Brian Schatz (D-HI) and U.S. Representatives Mike Flood (R-NE) and Derek Kilmer (D-WA). S.1257 & HR 3776 - Family Stability and Opportunity Vouchers Act of 2023. This bill would create 250,000 new housing mobility vouchers to allow families to move to areas with greater opportunity. The bill is aimed at improving outcomes for families with young children by increasing access to these vouchers and providing counseling services. Introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Todd Young (R-IN) and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D -CO) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). H.R.1087 - DEPOSIT Act The DEPOSIT Act would expand federal support for essential moving costs, like security deposits, for Section 8 voucher holders and other low-income renters. Introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA). S.680 - Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act. This bill proposes a generational investment to house all people experiencing homelessness, tackle the housing affordability crisis, and expand homeownership opportunities for young people by creating a new down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Specifically, the bill would: 1. House everyone experiencing homelessness within five years, and prioritize children and families for placement, by issuing them a Housing Choice Voucher; 2. Expand health, child care, financial and nutrition services for families and individuals to stay on a path to unassisted housing stability; 3. Greatly increase the production of deeply affordable housing for families exiting homelessness and for low-income households by investing in effective, efficient existing programs and reforming the tax code to strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to weather the economic fallout from the pandemic, as well as establish a Renter's Tax Credit and Middle- Income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC); 4. Invest in homeownership in underserved communities and for low-income Americans with new tax credits and downpayment assistance, including a down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers; and 5. Incentivize environmentally-friendly development strategies and land use policies. Introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR). H.R.827 - Home Internet Accessibility Act. This bill would gather information on all federally assisted housing that lacks the capacity to support broadband service and will task HUD with producing an action plan, including retrofitting, to close Internet service gaps across our country. Introduced by Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA). S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act. This bill establishes programs and grants to incentivize landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program. The bill authorizes HUD to provide one-time incentive payments to landlords, security deposit payments, bonuses to public housing agencies that employ landlord liaisons, and amounts for other recruitment purposes. Additionally, the bill allows dwelling units to meet HCV program inspection requirements by satisfactory inspection through participation in other housing programs. Landlords not yet participating in a low-income housing assistance program may request inspection by a public housing agency to determine whether the dwelling meets requirements prior to selection by a tenant. Finally, HUD must expand the use of an alternative method of calculating fair market rent for purposes of the HCV program. Introduced by Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE). P.L. 117-328: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2023, provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and to support Ukraine, extends several expiring authorities, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas. The bill includes the 12 regular appropriations bills that fund federal agencies for FY2023. Signed by the President on December 29, 2022. PL. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This act provides funding to HUD for loans and grants. The loans and grants must fund projects that address affordable housing and climate change issues. It also provides funding, which shall remain available through FY2028, for energy and water benchmarking of eligible property along with associated data analysis and evaluation at the property. Eligible property includes low-income housing or housing for the elderly or disabled. The act provides funding to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a greenhouse gas reduction fund and to support several programs that provide financial incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollution emissions. The act extends through 2034 the tax credit for residential clean energy, modifies the phaseout for such credit, and extends the credit to include qualified battery storage technology expenditures. The act modifies the tax deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings to revise the maximum amount of such deduction and energy efficiency requirements for such buildings. The act extends the new energy-efficient home tax credit through 2032. It increases the credit to allow a $2,500 credit for new homes that meet certain Energy Star efficiency standards and a $5,000 credit for new homes that are certified as zero-energy ready homes and further allows a credit for energy-efficient multifamily dwellings. All policies related to the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) financing programs All policies related to the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program All policies related to Resident-Centered Property Management All policies related to the Inflation Reduction Act All policies related to State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds All policies relating to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Notice to Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19 All policies relating to the Presidents Executive Order on Fighting the Spread of COVID-19 by Providing Assistance to Renters and Homeowners All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, USDA, Homeland Security, SBA, and Labor coronavirus response efforts All policies relating to access to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, and USDA Disaster Recovery efforts in PDD-areas All policies relating to A Budget for Americas Future - Presidents Budget FY 2021 All policies relating to HUD Real Assessment Estate Center (REAC) and physical inspections All policies relating to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) All policies relating to Project Rental Assistance (PRACs) All policies relating to Fair Market Rents and Small Area Fair Market Rents All policies relating to HOME Investment Partnership Program All policies relating to Community Development Block Grant All policies relating to HUD Rental Assistance (Housing Choice Vouchers and Project-Based Rental Assistance) Programs All policies relating to USDA-RHS Section 521 Rental Assistance Program, Section 515 Rural Rental Housing, Section 542 Rural Development Voucher, and 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program. All policies relating to Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) All policies relating to the Rental Assistance Demonstration All policies relating to the Family Self-Sufficiency Program All policies relating to Housing Finance Reform All policies relating to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, including Mixed Immigration status of households All policies relating to Lead-Based Paint All Policies related to the White House Announces Interagency Council on Barriers to Affordable Housing All Policies related to the Fair Housing Act All Policies related to the Foster Youth to Independence initiative All Policies related to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) All Policies related to the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Rule All Policies related to Opportunity Zones All Policies related to the coronavirus pandemic All Policies related to the CARES Act implementation All Policies related to Emergency Rental Assistance Program All Policies related to President Biden's Building Back Better Housing-related Initiatives All Policies related to the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program All Policies related to Disaster Recovery All Policies related to the increase in the price of lumber and supply chain disruption and labor market shortages in the housing industry All Policies related to Ending Homelessness, House America Initiative All policies relating to the FY24 President Budget Request and Appropriations All policies relating to the Biden-Harris Housing Supply Action All policies relating to a Federal Tenant Bill of Rights All policies relating to Rural Housing Preservation All policies relating to Impersonation Fraud
2023 · first_quarter · Housing
H.R.1087 - DEPOSIT Act The DEPOSIT Act would expand federal support for essential moving costs, like security deposits, for Section 8 voucher holders and other low-income renters. Introduced by Rep. Barbara Lee (D-CA) S.680 - Decent, Affordable, Safe Housing for All (DASH) Act. This bill proposes a generational investment to house all people experiencing homelessness, tackle the housing affordability crisis, and expand homeownership opportunities for young people by creating a new down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers. Specifically, the bill would: 1. House everyone experiencing homelessness within five years, and prioritize children and families for placement, by issuing them a Housing Choice Voucher; 2. Expand health, child care, financial and nutrition services for families and individuals to stay on a path to unassisted housing stability; 3. Greatly increase the production of deeply affordable housing for families exiting homelessness and for low-income households by investing in effective, efficient existing programs and reforming the tax code to strengthen the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) to weather the economic fallout from the pandemic, as well as establish a Renter's Tax Credit and Middle- Income Housing Tax Credit (MIHTC); 4. Invest in homeownership in underserved communities and for low-income Americans with new tax credits and downpayment assistance, including a down payment tax credit for first-time homebuyers; and 5. Incentivize environmentally-friendly development strategies and land use policies. Introduced by Sen. Ron Wyden (D - OR) H.R.827 - Home Internet Accessibility Act. This bill would gather information on all federally assisted housing that lacks the capacity to support broadband service and will task HUD with producing an action plan, including retrofitting, to close Internet service gaps across our country. Introduced by Rep.Nikema Williams (D-GA) S.32 - Choice in Affordable Housing Act. This bill establishes programs and grants to incentivize landlord participation in the Housing Choice Voucher program. The bill authorizes HUD to provide one-time incentive payments to landlords, security deposit payments, bonuses to public housing agencies that employ landlord liaisons, and amounts for other recruitment purposes. Additionally, the bill allows dwelling units to meet HCV program inspection requirements by satisfactory inspection through participation in other housing programs. Landlords not yet participating in a low-income housing assistance program may request inspection by a public housing agency to determine whether the dwelling meets requirements prior to selection by a tenant. Finally, HUD must expand the use of an alternative method of calculating fair market rent for purposes of the HCV program. Introduced by Sen. Chris Coons (D-DE) P.L. 117-328: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023. This bill provides appropriations to federal agencies for the remainder of FY2023, provides supplemental appropriations for disaster relief and to support Ukraine, extends several expiring authorities, and modifies or establishes various programs that address a wide range of policy areas. The bill includes the 12 regular appropriations bills that fund federal agencies for FY2023. Signed by the President on December 29, 2022. PL. 117-169 Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. This act provides funding to HUD for loans and grants. The loans and grants must fund projects that address affordable housing and climate change issues. It also provides funding, which shall remain available through FY2028, for energy and water benchmarking of eligible property along with associated data analysis and evaluation at the property. Eligible property includes low-income housing or housing for the elderly or disabled. The act provides funding to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish a greenhouse gas reduction fund and to support several programs that provide financial incentives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollution emissions. The act extends through 2034 the tax credit for residential clean energy, modifies the phaseout for such credit, and extends the credit to include qualified battery storage technology expenditures. The act modifies the tax deduction for energy-efficient commercial buildings to revise the maximum amount of such deduction and energy efficiency requirements for such buildings. The act extends the new energy-efficient home tax credit through 2032. It increases the credit to allow a $2,500 credit for new homes that meet certain Energy Star efficiency standards and a $5,000 credit for new homes that are certified as zero-energy ready homes and further allows a credit for energy-efficient multifamily dwellings. All policies related to Resident-Centered Property Management All policies related to the Inflation Reduction Act All policies related to State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds All policies relating to Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Notice to Temporary Halt in Residential Evictions To Prevent the Further Spread of COVID-19 All policies relating to the Presidents Executive Order on Fighting the Spread of COVID-19 by Providing Assistance to Renters and Homeowners All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, USDA, Homeland Security, SBA, and Labor coronavirus response efforts All policies relating to access to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) All policies relating to Depts. of HUD, Treasury, and USDA Disaster Recovery efforts in PDD-areas All policies relating to A Budget for Americas Future - Presidents Budget FY 2021 All policies relating to HUD Real Assessment Estate Center (REAC) and physical inspections All policies relating to Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) All policies relating to Project Rental Assistance (PRACs) All policies relating to Fair Market Rents and Small Area Fair Market Rents All policies relating to HOME Investment Partnership Program All policies relating to Community Development Block Grant All policies relating to HUD Rental Assistance (Housing Choice Vouchers and Project-Based Rental Assistance) Programs All policies relating to USDA-RHS Section 521 Rental Assistance Program, Section 515 Rural Rental Housing, Section 542 Rural Development Voucher, and 538 Guaranteed Rural Rental Housing Program. All policies relating to Management and Occupancy Reviews (MORs) All policies relating to the Rental Assistance Demonstration All policies relating to the Family Self-Sufficiency Program All policies relating to Housing Finance Reform All policies relating to the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980, including Mixed Immigration status of households All policies relating to Lead-Based Paint All Policies related to the White House Announces Interagency Council on Barriers to Affordable Housing All Policies related to the Fair Housing Act All Policies related to the Foster Youth to Independence initiative All Policies related to the Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) All Policies related to the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds Rule All Policies related to Opportunity Zones All Policies related to the coronavirus pandemic All Policies related to the CARES Act implementation All Policies related to Emergency Rental Assistance Program All Policies related to President Biden's Building Back Better Housing-related Initiatives All Policies related to the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program All Policies related to Disaster Recovery All Policies related to the increase in the price of lumber and supply chain disruption and labor market shortages in the housing industry All Policies related to Ending Homelessness, House America Initiative All policies relating to the FY24 President Budget Request and Appropriations All policies relating to the Biden-Harris Housing Supply Action All policies relating to a Federal Tenant Bill of Rights All policies relating to Rural Housing Preservation All policies relating to Impersonation Fraud
| Democratic |
| OR |
| Eleanor Holmes Norton | Democratic | DC |
| Ilhan Omar | Democratic | MN |
| Jahana Hayes | Democratic | CT |
| James P. McGovern | Democratic | MA |
| Janice D. Schakowsky | Democratic | IL |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| Jimmy Gomez | Democratic | CA |
| Jonathan L. Jackson | Democratic | IL |
| Juan Vargas | Democratic | CA |
| Judy Chu | Democratic | CA |
| Katie Porter | Democratic | CA |
| Kevin Mullin | Democratic | CA |
| Mark Pocan | Democratic | WI |
| Raúl M. Grijalva | Democratic | AZ |
| Seth Magaziner | Democratic | RI |
| Yvette D. Clarke | Democratic | NY |
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $14,740,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Reserve System, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Natl Credit Union Administration (NCUA), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $120,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $18,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $105,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $10,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $10,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $10,360,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $111,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $10,080,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, Veterans Affairs, Dept of (VA), White House Office
Client expense: $2,440,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE, White House Office
Client expense: $105,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office
Client expense: $130,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Bureau of the Census, Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, Treasury, Dept of, White House Office