Federal Government
Following are all UrbanTurf articles filed under Federal Government, from most recent to least.
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
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»
The Details of President Biden's Proposed $213 Billion Housing Plan
Nena Perry-Brown | June 10th 2021
The proposal suggests using a combination of programs to incentivize eliminating exclusionary zoning and producing and preserving affordable housing.... read»
With Nearly Half of DC Renters Rent-Burdened, Urban Institute Recommends Federal Housing Relief
Nena Perry-Brown | August 10th 2020
Maryland and DC are two areas hardest hit by the pandemic-amplifying housing crisis.... read»
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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»
DC Statehood Vote in House of Representatives Scheduled For Next Week
Nena Perry-Brown | June 16th 2020
Statehood has won more support in Congress amid criticism of federal intervention in the recent protests in DC.... read»
HUD, FHFA Suspend all Foreclosures and Evictions Through April
Nena Perry-Brown | March 18th 2020
The news came during a White House briefing this afternoon.... read»
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»
Executive Order Expected to Grease the Wheels in Opportunity Zones
Nena Perry-Brown | December 12th 2018
DC announced its 25 Opportunity Zones earlier this year.... read»
Should DC Pick up the Tab for TAG?
Nena Perry-Brown | February 15th 2018
If the federal budget omits funding for the Tuition Assistance Grant program, what should DC do?... read»
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