THE FOLLOWING PRIORITIES ARE CHAMPIONED BY OUR MEMBERS IN 2021
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
Protecting the lowest-income households from rent increases or work requirements that do not improve self-sufficiency
Working to end housing discrimination and promote inclusive communities by protecting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rules and expanding fair housing resources
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES
Ensuring robust federal funding for community development programs (homeless assistance, housing counseling, housing choice vouchers, rural development, etc.)
Creating/funding a program specifically designed to provide temporary financial assistance, coupled with counseling and legal aid, for renters experiencing economic shocks to help avert evictions and/or homelessness
CONSUMER PROTECTION
Protecting the ability of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to take action against unfair lending practices and promote a fairer financial market
Modernizing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) to better ensure that banks and thrifts meet the needs of low- and moderate-income communities