UPDATE: Since this was posted, the Senate announced it would delay a vote until after the July 4th recess. While this delay is an important victory, it does not mean it had been defeated. Now is still the time to […]
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Webinar: President’s FY 2018 Budget Briefing
This webinar, conducted by the Alliance’s policy team, is focused on the President’s fiscal year (FY) 2018 Budget Proposal and provides a brief overview of the federal budget and appropriations process, as well as an analysis of the Administration’s proposed […]
What’s Next In Congress?
After an intense first three months, Congress is in a two-week recess. When they return, they’ll face an April 28 deadline to keep the government funded and open. Below is a run-down of the items that will or may be […]
Tips for Engaging Members of Congress in District
During an extended recess, Members of Congress typically host many public events in their districts or states. They use these platforms to update constituents on various policy issues facing Congress, and hear from voters about their communities’ priorities. In order […]
Last call! Congress if finalizing FY17 funding bills. How will homelessness assistance fare?
It looks like the Appropriations Committees have a green light to put together a final omnibus spending bill for FY2017. That means that House and Senate staffers are meeting, probably right now, to iron out differences between their bills and […]