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Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Congress, from most recent to least.
![A Proposed Bill Would Give DC More Autonomy Over Development in the City]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2021/08/resized/ncpc_image_560x420.jpeg )
A Proposed Bill Would Give DC More Autonomy Over Development in the City
Nena Perry-Brown | August 31st 2021
Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton re-introduced the National Capital Planning Commission District of Columbia Home Rule Act, which would rescind th... read»
![Senate Committee Holds Hearing on DC Statehood for First Time in Seven Years]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2021/06/resized/51250052378_f55cd35702_k_thumbnail_320x240.jpg )
Senate Committee Holds Hearing on DC Statehood for First Time in Seven Years
Nena Perry-Brown | June 22nd 2021
S.51 would still face an uphill battle to passage in the Senate; the House of Representatives passed a version of the bill two months ago for the seco... read»
![White House Advisor Suggests COVID Relief Bill Will Extend Eviction Moratorium]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2020/07/resized/49605397102_4fbcca33cb_k_thumbnail_320x240.jpg )
White House Advisor Suggests COVID Relief Bill Will Extend Eviction Moratorium
Nena Perry-Brown | July 27th 2020
Republicans are expected to introduce a bill today that will extend the federal moratorium (and send out another round of $1,200 checks).... read»
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![Yes In My Backyard? YIMBY Bill Moves Forward in House Committee]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2020/02/resized/DC-CONSTRUCTION_thumbnail_320x240.jpg )
Yes In My Backyard? YIMBY Bill Moves Forward in House Committee
Nena Perry-Brown | February 28th 2020
This morning, the House Financial Services Committee voted to advance two bills which intend to alleviate the nationwide housing affordability crisis.... read»
![Déjà View: DC Returns to Advocating for Relaxed Height Act]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2019/10/resized/cairo_550_thumbnail_320x240.jpg )
Déjà View: DC Returns to Advocating for Relaxed Height Act
Nena Perry-Brown | October 28th 2019
Relaxed height maximums in DC would require an act of Congress — something which failed a few years ago.... read»
![New Bill Introduced in Congress to Encourage Affordable Housing Investments]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2019/06/resized/jubilee_thumbnail_320x240.jpg )
New Bill Introduced in Congress to Encourage Affordable Housing Investments
Nena Perry-Brown | June 5th 2019
The bill would expand on previously-passed legislation surrounding affordable housing credits for low-income households.... read»
![Should Members of Congress Receive a Housing Stipend?]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2018/11/resized/Congress_thumbnail_320x240.jpg )
Should Members of Congress Receive a Housing Stipend?
Nena Perry-Brown | November 26th 2018
Between housing crises both nationwide and in the DC area, increased attention has been given to how to make it more affordable for regular people to ... read»
![How the Senate Tax Reform Bill Would Affect DC-Area Homeowners]( https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2017/12/eckington-160.jpg )
How the Senate Tax Reform Bill Would Affect DC-Area Homeowners
Nena Perry-Brown | December 4th 2017
In the wake of the U.S. Senate passing a tax reform bill late last week, UrbanTurf summarizes how the bill would impact current and aspiring homeowner... read»
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![First-Timer Primer: Tax Relief for DC Homeowners](https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2013/02/Homestead_Exemption_280.jpg)
When you buy a home in the District, you will have to pay property taxes along with y... read »
![A 127-Unit Luxury Condo Building In The Works For Downtown DC](https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2024/07/resized/950%203rd%20Street%20Dusk%20EXT_image_560x420.jpg)
The largest condominium building in downtown DC in recent memory is currently under c... read »
![HPO Recommends Approval For 160-Unit Office-To-Residential Conversion in Dupont Circle](https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2024/06/resized/1201-Conn_image_560x420.jpg)
The plan to convert a Dupont Circle office building into a residential development ap... read »
![Beautifully Constructed Condominium in The Bridge District is Now 50% Sold](https://assets.urbanturf.com/dc/images/blog/2024/07/Riviere%20article/resized/2305%20Nicholson%20St%20SE%20405-0003_image_560x420.jpg)
The Rivière includes just 20 homes located on the eastern banks of the Anacostia Riv... read »
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Why Tyra Banks is serving ice cream in DC; a bike shop/record store opens in Adams Mo... read »
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