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  • Mar 27

    HUD, DHS Sign Memorandum of Understanding 

    On March 24, Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem signed the “American Housing Programs for American Citizens” […]

  • Mar 14

    Senate Passes Year-Long Continuing Resolution

    Earlier this evening, March 14, the Senate passed a year-long Continuing Resolution (CR) that would keep the government open until September 30, 2025 – the end of Fiscal Year (FY) […]

  • Mar 13

    All Eyes on the Senate: Shut Down Watch

    On Tuesday, the House narrowly passed a year-long Continuing Resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through September 30, 2025, in an effort to avert a potential government shutdown when […]

  • Mar 10

    TODAY: Call Your Elected Officials to Protect HUD & Affordable Homes!

    Staff and funding cuts to an already under-resourced HUD will reduce government efficiency, increase housing instability and homelessness (especially for low-income families and individuals), and worsen an already historic national affordable housing crisis.

    On Monday, March 10, organizations and people all over the country are taking action to protect HUD and the affordable homes it makes possible. Join us!

  • Mar 05

    On March 10, Take Action to Protect HUD and Affordable Homes!

    Join us on March 10, when organizations and people nationwide will take action to protect affordable housing! 

  • Mar 04

    Boost Your Advocacy Efforts with New NAHRO Resources

    With growing uncertainty in Washington D.C., the NAHRO team wants to ensure everyone feels confident and ready to advocate for housing and community development programs. Here are some resources you […]

  • Feb 20

    Now is NOT the time to Cut Critical HUD Programs — Call Congress Today!

    As the affordable housing crisis threatens to upend the lives of millions, now is not the time for severe cuts to HUD! Use NAHRO’s talking points to tell Congress to […]

  • Feb 12

    NAHRO Is Here for You

    NAHRO members and friends, It has been reported that the administration has asked HUD staffers to justify hundreds of contracts across the agency. This comes on the heels of reports […]

  • Feb 05

    Senate Confirms Scott Turner as HUD Secretary

    Today, Wednesday, February 5, the Senate confirmed Scott Turner as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by a 55-44 vote. NAHRO and its 26,000 members […]

  • Feb 04

    In Case You Missed It: Policy Updates and Resources

    January was a busy month at NAHRO and across the country! To ensure our members didn’t miss any critical updates, we’re resharing some of the news and resources you may […]

  • Jan 28

    OMB Pauses Federal Financial Assistance

    NAHRO continues to gather information from our members and monitor federal funding guidance. We will provide updates below as they become available. To share your agency’s experience with this freeze, […]

  • Jan 21

    NAHRO Releases 2025 Policy Priorities

    NAHRO is pleased to release its 2025 Policy Priorities. NAHRO releases priorities early in the year to help states, regions, and members craft their own legislative and regulatory agendas. We […]

  • Jan 17

    The New NAHRO Learning Portal Is Live!

    NAHRO is thrilled to announce our new Learning Portal, your one-stop destination for all things professional development, is now live! Access the Learning Portal from our website, or visit learn.nahro.org. […]

  • Jan 17

    Senate Holds Nomination Hearing for HUD Secretary-Designate 

    Thursday, January 16, 2025 — Scott Turner, President-Elect Trump’s nominee for HUD Secretary, appeared before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Newly elected Committee Chairman Tim Scott […]

  • Jan 07

    New NAHRO Learning Portal Coming Next Week!

    NAHRO is ringing in 2025 with a better, more convenient way to fulfill your New Year’s professional development resolutions! Our new Learning Portal will feature: The new Learning Portal is […]

  • Dec 21

    Congress Passes Continuing Resolution to Keep Government Open

    Congress averted a government shutdown by passing legislation to keep federal agencies funded through March 14, 2025, late Friday night. The continuing resolution was the third attempt by House Speaker […]

  • Dec 20

    Potential Government Shutdown Approaches

    Congress is fast approaching its midnight deadline to pass a continuing resolution to extend current government funding levels past today. Although Congress reached a bipartisan agreement to extend government funding […]

  • Dec 10

    New NAHRO Learning Portal Coming in January 2025

    NAHRO is ringing in 2025 with a better, more convenient way to fulfill your New Year’s resolutions! Our new Learning Portal will feature: Bonus: NAHRO is making our new on-demand […]

  • Nov 25

    Trump Nominates Scott Turner for HUD Secretary

    On Friday, November 22, President-elect Donald Trump nominated Scott Turner for Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Turner currently serves as Chair for Education Opportunity at the America First Policy […]

  • Nov 05

    NAHRO Releases 2024 Presidential Transition Report

    NAHRO is pleased to unveil its 2024 Presidential Transition Report, our opportunity to introduce NAHRO and its mission to a new administration. Housing has never been more at the forefront of […]

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