CLPHA Advocacy
CLPHA Submits Comments on HUD Proposals to Evict Mixed Status Families and Change FMR Methodology
7.11.19
Opposing HUD’s Dangerous Non-Citizen Rule
Comments to HUD Re: [Docket No. FR-6161-N-01] Proposed Changes to the Methodology Used for Estimating Fair Market Rents
7.5.19
On July 5, 2019, CLPHA submitted comments on HUD's proposed changes to the methodology used for estimating fair market rents (FMRs).
Comments to HUD Re: Docket No. FR–6124-P-01 Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status
7.9.19
On July 9, 2019, CLPHA and Reno & Cavanaugh PLLC submitted comments opposing HUD’s proposed rule titled “Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status.”
CLPHA’s Letter of Support for Legislation to Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Featured in NBC News Article
7.2.19
In an article for NBCNews.com, reporter Suzy Khimm spotlighted new legislation from Congressman Jesus Garcia (D-IL) that requires combination carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in public and assisted housing units and authorizes $300 million ov
#KeepFamiliesTogether Webinar Featuring CLPHA, Office of Rep. Sylvia Garcia, and National Advocates Reaches Hundreds of Activists
6.27.19
CLPHA Members Stand in Opposition to HUD's Proposed Non-Citizen Rule
6.26.19
THA Sends Letter to HUD; HACA, HACLA Featured in NYT, KCRW, LA Times
CLPHA member PHAs are engaged in efforts across the country to oppose HUD’s rule. The Tacoma Housing Authority submitted public comments yesterday conveying THA’s deep concerns with the proposal that they believe would, “inflict grievous harm on people, especially children. As a result of this rule, children will lose their housing or their parents.”
CLPHA Supports Bill to Protect Public Housing Residents from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
6.26.19
Legislation to prevent carbon monoxide fatalities in public housing was approved by the House Committee on Financial Services today and now moves to the full House for consideration. The “Safe Housing for Families Act of 2019,” by Representative Jesus Garcia (D-IL) requires combination carbon monoxide and smoke detectors in public and assisted housing units and authorizes $300 million over a three-year period for installation and maintenance.