HUD: Proposed Rule Would Spark Manufactured Home Innovation & Increase Supply
The proposed rule would remove the permanent chassis requirement for upper stories of manufactured homes. HUD today published a proposed rule in the Federal Register that would update the definition of a manufactured home and support innovative opportunities for multi-story manufactured housing. Under the proposed rule, the new definition of a manufactured home, as noted in the Manufactured Home…
HUD: 15 Fair Housing Enforcement Actions Announced
Violations include Disability Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Familial Status The Department of Housing and Urban (HUD) announced fifteen recent fair housing enforcement actions as the Department accelerates civil rights enforcement, delivers relief for Americans facing housing discrimination, and continues to reduce a major case backlog inherited from the Biden Administration. The actions include charges and…
SBA: Proposed Rule Reforms 8(a) Business Development Program to End Racial Discrimination in Federal Contracting
Agency issues new proposed rule to dismantle race-based admissions Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) released a proposed rule to end racial discrimination in the 8(a) Business Development Program and dismantle the race-based admissions framework that previously barred Americans of certain races from accessing 8(a) set-aside and sole-source contracting opportunities. Under the new rule, individuals will no longer…
HUD: Fraud-Filled Los Angeles Homelessness Funding Cut Off
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s record of fraud, failure, and flagrant mismanagement has abused hundreds of millions of tax dollars per year. Following the HUD Office of Inspector General (OIG) opening an investigation, Secretary Scott Turner today announced the immediate suspension of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), the lead agency for Los Angeles’…
ICBA: Advocacy Campaign Launched to Protect Main Street Communities from Crypto Threat
New ad highlights critical role community banks serve across America The Independent Community Bankers of America (ICBA) today announced a new campaign to protect local communities and consumers from the risks posed by the accelerated adoption of crypto products and services that lack the same level of regulation and consumer protection as the banking sector. “Community banks are the backbone…
Treasury: Education Freedom Tax Credit Guidance Previewed
The U.S. Department of the Treasury previewed forthcoming Treasury and IRS guidance for the implementation of the new federal scholarship tax credit enacted as part of the Working Families Tax Cuts. “Under President Trump’s leadership, we are taking a transformative step toward an education system that fits the student rather than the other way around,” said…
FEMA: More Than $1.1 Billion Approved to Help Communities Recover and Rebuild, Funds Also Support Resilience Efforts
This recent approval represents funding for 452 disaster recovery and mitigation projects, underscoring DHS Secretary Mullin’s commitment to streamlining processes Today, FEMA announced the approval of more than $1.1 billion in post-disaster funding for Public Assistance and Hazard Mitigation Grant Program projects across the nation. These programs empower states, local communities, Tribal Nations and territories to recover and rebuild more resilient,…
HUD: $193 Million Made Available to Address Youth Homelessness
Funding will support communities in developing housing focused solutions to prevent and end youth homelessness The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is making $193 million in funding available to communities nationwide to prevent and address youth homelessness. “Every American should grow up in a safe and loving home. HUD is pleased to announce…
ABA: Statement Issued on Nomination of Brian Johnson as CFPB Director
“We applaud President Trump’s nomination of Brian Johnson to serve as the next director of the CFPB. Brian has a distinguished track record in bank regulatory policy both at the Bureau and on Capitol Hill, and he will bring a thoughtful approach to setting the Bureau’s priorities in the years ahead if confirmed. The Bureau…
FEMA: Compact Disaster Declaration Approved for the Federated States of Micronesia
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved a Compact Disaster Declaration for the Federated States of Micronesia as a result from Super Typhoon Sinlaku, which impacted the region April 9-12. Super Typhoon Sinlaku brought destructive winds, heavy rainfall, and widespread flooding to the Federated States of Micronesia, resulting in significant damage to homes, infrastructure,…