Housing

In support of federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In support of federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, hunger, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In support of federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Transitional Housing Assistance Grants for Victims, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs, CACFP, and Medicaid. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for services, including grants and contracts to nonprofit organizations to address childcare, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, housing, homelessness, hunger, the needs of veterans, and other human services. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding that addresses domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, trafficking, sexual assault, lack of affordable housing, homelessness, and the need for child care and early learning programs, anti-hunger programs, and healthcare. In opposition to cutting, freezing, impounding or limiting federal funding for programs administered by HHS, DOJ, HUD, and the Department of Agriculture particularly the Child Care Development Block Grant, Head Start program, Social Service Block Grant, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program, Violence Against Women Act, the Family Violence Prevention and Services Act, Victims of Crime Act, Continuum of Care program, the Community Development Block Grant program and the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, school breakfast and lunch programs and Medicaid. In support of increasing access to affordable housing. In support of transitional housing for survivors of domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence. In support of Congress defending the policies, programs, and funding streams that support child care and early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In opposition to policy changes that lower or freeze critical dollars and changes aimed at reducing who can get early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of Congress providing meaningful funding levels that support early learning, domestic violence and sexual assault, and housing programs and services. In support of fully funding the Housing and Urban Development Continuum of Care (CoC) Domestic Violence (DV) Bonus Projects grant program at $75 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts or elimination of the program. In support of increasing funding for federal programs that address domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies bill. In support of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Continuum of Care (CoC) homelessness assistance program (also known as the DV/SA Bonus Funds), funds for survivor-specific housing resources, including rapid rehousing. In support of dedicated funds for survivor-specific housing, including rapid rehousing. In support of funding for training and technical assistance on the implementation of housing protections for survivors. In support of funding to staff and support the Office of Gender-Based Violence Office at HUD led by a VAWA Director. In support of allocating $75 million for HUDs Continuum of Care Homeless Program to help survivors access safe, affordable housing and rebuild their lives. In support of fully funding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Transitional Housing Assistance Program at $100 million dollars in FY 26 and in opposition to any cuts to the program. In support of FY 26 funding the Community Development Block Grant. In opposition to the Senates proposed $200 million cut to HUDs Community Development Block Grant in FY26. In support of funding the Community Development Block Grant at $3.3 billion In support of Congress including language in a forthcoming appropriations bill directing HUD to renew all Continuum of Care (CoC) grants expiring in calendar year 2026 for a full year. In support of including language in FY26 appropriations to renew all CoC grants expiring in2026 for a 12-month period.

Housing and Homelessness Issues

Forest Service Flexible Housing Partnerships Act, Housing For All Act, Homelessness Legislation, ROAD to Housing Act, Housing for the 21st Century Act

Housing For All Act, Homelessness Legislation, ROAD to Housing Act, Housing for the 21st Century Act

Housing For All Act, Homelessness Legislation, ROAD to Housing Act, Housing for the 21st Century Act

Issues related to funds for local and regional planning in the Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development appropriations process. Specific legislation includes the Build More Housing Near Transit initiative, the Reducing Regulatory Barriers to Housing Act, the ROAD to Housing Act, the 21st Century Act, and the Housing Supply and Affordability Act

Issues related to single family residential housing market

H.R. 2410, Revitalizing Downtowns and Main Streets Act General affordable housing issues FY26 funding for Homelessness Assistance Grants FY2025 Continuum of Care grants

S.1557/H.R.3238 - LIHTC, HUD issues/Davis Bacon

S.1557/H.R.3238 - LIHTC

S.1557/H.R.3238 - LIHTC, HUD issues/Davis Bacon

S.1557/H.R.3238 - LIHTC, HUD issues/Davis Bacon

S.1557/H.R.3238 - LIHTC, HUD issues/Davis Bacon

H.R. 1078, the Respect State Housing Laws Act S.5027 - ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Private equity in housing H.R. 5577 the NFIP Extension Act of 2026

H.R. 2808 The Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act S. 1467 Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act S. 2651 ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 Credit Score Models Implementation GSEs: Reform, Recapitalization, PSPA Amendments, Climate Change Housing Finance Reform National Flood Insurance Reauthorization

Addressing housing shortages in the United States generally, and Ohio specifically, and identifying policies and regulations that could improve the situation.

NETWORK Lobby for Catholic Social Justice opposed the FULL-YEAR CONTINUING APPROPRIATIONS AND EXTENSIONS ACT, 2025. This bill made significant cuts to programs that help keep costs down including significant cuts to critical housing programs. NETWORK strongly supports the following housing bills: HR 6644 Housing in the 21st Century Act which would increase housing supply by modernizing federal programs, reducing regulatory burdens, and giving local governments more flexibility to streamline building processes, making housing more affordable through supply-side solutions like updating zoning, encouraging pre-approved designs, and supporting new construction methods. S. 2720/HR 6957 Yes, in God's Backyard Act which would help faith-based organizations and institutions of higher education unlock the promise of their existing land holdings by transforming underused property into much-needed affordable housing. S. 2651, The Road to Housing Act which would tackle the housing crisis by increasing housing supply, modernizing programs, and reducing regulatory barriers, incorporating provisions from numerous other housing bills FY Appropriations, T-HUD: Continuum of Care funding, funding for vouchers, public housing maintenance funding, and emergency homeless funding.

Affordable Housing Initiative

Housing Development Initiative

Housing

H.R. 4552/S. 2465, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development FY 2026 Appropriations relating to funding at the Department of Housing & Urban Development for the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. Issues relating to the promotion of up-to-date building codes Issues related the increase of access for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel to the Single Family Housing Guaranteed Loan Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Good Neighbor Next Door Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. H.R. 173/S. 504, High-Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act H.R. 4359, The Public Housing Fire Safety Act

In support of The ROAD to Housing Act of 2025 (S. 2651) The bill expands Americas affordable housing supply and reform federal housing programs. It streamlines regulations that slow housing development, encourages modular and rural housing construction, improves access to homeownership and rental assistance, and modernizes HUD and FHA programs for greater efficiency.

S 934, HR 2038- American Housing and Economic Mobility Act Public Housing policies for workers, residents, units

Landlord-Tenant Issues Emotional Support Animals Guidance Disparate Impact Housing Choice Voucher Program Reform Source of Income/Mandatory HCV ParticipationCOVID-19 Stimulus Legislation Rental Assistance NFIP Renewal Real Estate Taxation Issues Choice in Affordable Housing Act Respect State Housing Laws Act Lead Based Paint Certification Taxation Corporate Transparency Act Registration Requirements

Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund, S.2651 - Road to Housing Act of 2025

Issues involving legislative and regulatory of mortgage industry

housing and banking programs

Explore additional grant opportunities for the social service provider.

Advocate on issues related to regulatory policy, housing finance systems, and mortgage insurance.

Housing access and affordability, disaster forbearance,