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U.S. Attorney and HUD Inspector General Host Safe Housing Summit in D.C.
Members of the Anacostia Coordinating Council, today, heard presentations and had discussions with U.S. Attorney Matthew M. Graves and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Biden-Harris Administration Announces $185 Million in Allocations for Rehabilitation of High Hazard Potential Dams...
The Biden-Harris administration is announcing $185.1 million in allocations for 32 states and one territory to make dams stronger
FHFA House Price Index Up 0.2 Percent in April; Up 6.3 Percent from Last...
U.S. house prices rose in April, up 0.2 percent from March, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) seasonally adjusted monthly House Price Index (HPI®). House
Congressman Cohen Announces $21.8 Million to Complete Wolf River Greenway
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today announced that the City of Memphis will receive a $21,832,817 grant from
U.S. Department of the Treasury, IRS Release Final Rules to Ensure Good-Paying Clean Energy...
he U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final rules today on prevailing wage and registered apprenticeship (PWA) requirements in the Inflation
CONSUMER ALERT: New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Shares Water Park...
The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is providing consumers with important water park safety tips to support a fun, safe summer. According to U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates, nearly 28,000 consumers suffered injuries from public water slides over the past five years.
OGS ANNOUNCES FREE SUMMER TOURS OF THE EMPIRE STATE PLAZA AND NYS CAPITOL
New York State Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced the return of the free and popular summer tours of the Empire State Plaza and outdoor sculptures. The Commissioner also announced an expansion of the Capitol tour program to include evening tours each Friday this summer, beginning July 12
CONGRESSWOMAN TORRES REINTRODUCES ASBESTOS EXPOSURE IN HOUSING REDUCTION ACT
Congresswoman Norma J. Torres (CA-35) – a member of the House Subcommittee on Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies, reintroduced the Asbestos Exposure in Housing Reduction Act of 2024 to safeguard residents from asbestos exposure by mandating the disclosure of asbestos hazards in the sale and lease of residential housing
USDA Celebrates National Homeownership Month
As part of National Homeownership Month, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced USDA is celebrating 75 years of helping millions of people buy, repair
U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces More Than $1 Billion in Upfront Savings for...
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS announced consumers have saved more than $1 billion in upfront costs on their purchase of more than 150,000 clean vehicles since January 1, 2024, marking a
VASQUEZ ANNOUNCES NEARLY $40 MILLION IN PROPOSED INVESTMENTS TO SUPPORT LAW ENFORCEMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY...
U.S. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) announced nearly $40 million in Community Project Funding (CPF) requests for New Mexico’s
U.S. EPA’s ENERGY STAR Program Launches New Resources to Help Americans Make Energy Efficient...
The United States Environmental Protection Agency announced the launch of two new ENERGY STAR resources to help
FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers in Seven Area Counties
New FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers are opening Monday, June 10, in Harrison and Montgomery counties in Iowa. Recovery specialists from FEMA and the U.S. Small Business Administration
DURING WORLD OCEANS WEEK, NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR...
In celebration of World Oceans Week, the New York Department of State today announced the availability of funding through a Request for Proposals for a study to “green” and improve the State’s many maritime ports. The primary purpose of this study is to create a blueprint for “greening,” or enhancing the capacity, sustainability and resiliency, of New York State’s port infrastructure.
HUD Launches New Program to Invest in Manufactured Home Communities
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), announced the launch of its new Manufactured Home Community loan product
U.S. REP. VAL HOYLE REQUESTS OVER $28 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR 15 LOCAL PROJECTS
U.S. Representative Val Hoyle announced her selected community projectsthat were submitted to the U.S. House Appropriations Committee as candidates to receive funding for Fiscal Year 2025.
Congressman Cohen Announces $2.4 Million Energy Efficiency Grant for Tennessee
Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the State of Tennessee will receive $2,484,530 from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Energy Efficiency and Conservation
Merkley, Wyden, Blumenauer Announce $11 Million for the Historic Columbia River Highway Project
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden and U.S. Representative Earl Blumenauer (OR-03) announced today the
NEW YORK DEPARTMENT OF STATE ANNOUNCES GRANT FUNDING TO HELP COMMUNITIES IDENTIFY BROWNFIELD SITES
The New York Department of State today announced grant funding is now available to help communities identify vacant and underutilized brownfield sites. As part of the Brownfield Opportunity Area (BOA) program, communities can now apply for funding to assess and identify concentrations of brownfields within counties or multi-municipal areas.
Rep. Mace Introduces Bipartisan American Homeowner Crypto Modernization Act of 2024
Marks a significant stride towards the future of homeownership as Representative Nancy Mace introduces the American Homeowner Crypto Modernization Act of 2024. This pioneering legislation not only embraces the burgeoning realm of cryptocurrencies but also ensures the mortgage credit evaluation process reflects the evolving financial landscape. The bill is co-lead by Rep. Ro Khanna
