Bipartisan RESIDE Act aims to convert vacant spaces into housing
Legislation would create a pilot grant program for communities to rehabilitate empty offices, malls, motels and other properties into homes.
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Bill aims to expand affordable housing on unused religious, college land
Federal resources would help religious institutions and higher education campuses develop rental housing on property they already own.
One ‘Big Beautiful’ win: House advances budget bill for Trump’s signature
The House of Representatives on Thursday voted to advance the budget conciliation bill by a razor-thin margin, echoing the 50-50 tie in the Senate that required Vice President JD Vance’s vote in order to advance the legislation.
What’s in Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ for seniors?
The 1,116-page Senate bill contains some key changes for older Americans, including a bonus tax deduction. But it also cuts Medicaid.
ALTA promotes trio to bolster advocacy efforts
The promotions are part of a broader effort to strengthen ALTA’s leadership and advocacy across the title insurance industry.
Federal lands amendment draws bipartisan rebuke
As Republicans line up behind a plan to sell federal lands for housing, one Republican representative is signaling his opposition.
MBA and NHC express support for housing provisions in GOP tax bill
MBA and NHC found much to support in the draft of the GOP tax bill, but they also noted areas for improvement as the debate continues.
These are the housing bills now in front of Congress
Bipartisan members of Congress have taken action to bring multiple housing-related bills to their chambers this week.
Los Angeles suspends new Section 8 applications, approvals amid federal uncertainty
The organization explained that it made the move because it does not expect Congress to appropriate enough federal funding to continue support for the program this year.
With deadline looming, senators introduce NFIP reauthorization
Republicans are aiming to reauthorize NFIP just days before a key funding deadline, with the possibility of a government shutdown looming.