Habitat for Humanity applauds reintroduction of Weatherization Enhancement and Local Energy Efficiency Investment and Accountability Act
This bill would reduce energy costs for lower-income families by improving energy efficiency in their homes.
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Habitat for Humanity International urges the U.S. House Appropriations to fulfill the president’s request for HOME funding
Maintaining the funding of the Self-help Homeownership Opportunity Program and the Section 4 capacity building program with proven outcomes will allow Habitat to continue supporting more than 1,400 affiliates nationwide to better meet the affordable housing needs in their communities.
Habitat for Humanity supports the SAFE Lending Act to address predatory lending practices and protect consumers
Recognizing that predatory loan practices both online and offline are leaving many Americans trapped in a cycle of debt, Habitat for Humanity supports and encourages U.S. senators to co-sponsor S 2760, the Stopping Abuse and Fraud in Electronic, or SAFE, Lending Act to curb predatory lending practices and promote financial stability.
Habitat for Humanity International opposes HR 4018 and supports a strong rule to protect consumers
To address the negative financial consequences of predatory loan practices, Habitat supports the creation of standards that would ensure that loans are reasonable to both lenders and borrowers.
Habitat for Humanity thanks Sen. Bennet for co-sponsoring legislation supporting operations across the U.S.
U.S. Senator Michael Bennet agreed to co-sponsor bipartisan bill S 1344 to clarify mortgage regulations to ensure Habitat affiliates may continue to receive voluntarily donated appraisals on homes that they build without the risk of financial penalty.
House bill would require U.S. Government Accountability Office to study potential impact of narrowing membership for FHLBanks
Bill HR 3808 would require the U.S. Government Accountability Office to assess potential risks and benefits of the proposed Federal Housing Finance Agency rule tightening membership requirements for the Federal Home Loan Banks before moving forward with implementation.
Newly approved legislation would authorize competitive grant program for weatherization services
The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, which contains a provision supported by Habitat that would authorize a competitive grant program for national nonprofits providing weatherization services.
Senate passes energy bill that includes competitive grant program for weatherization services
The U.S. Senate passed with inspiring bipartisan support the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, a comprehensive energy bill that contains a provision supported by Habitat that would authorize a competitive grant program for national nonprofits providing weatherization services.
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