THE ACTION YOU TAKE RIGHT NOW AFFECTS THE FUTURE OF ALL OF OUR PROGRAMS
This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to preserve public housing for future generations and to make major, transformative investments in community development programs. It will not happen unless lawmakers feel significant pressure from their constituents to include housing in the infrastructure package.
Memorial Day isn’t an arbitrary deadline - President Biden has said repeatedly that he wants progress made on a deal by the holiday weekend. Negotiations are ongoing between the White House and Republican leadership. Progress is reportedly being made, though the two sides still appear to be far apart. This afternoon, the White House released the outline of a deal they offered to Republicans. Housing is mentioned, but it is not clear if that includes the Capital Fund. Republicans have not responded to the offer. Talks are expected to continue next week.
Speak up now for your residents who live in units that need major repairs. Speak up for your colleagues who have properties with significant capital needs that grow each year. Speak up for all communities across the country that have suffered years of austerity measures and budget cuts who need the federal government to make investments in their neighborhoods.
Please push this call to action out to your other networks and on social media ASAP. We have very little time to get the word out, but I know how loud the NAHRO voice is when it’s activated.
