LISC Policy

The enactment of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a major bipartisan step on housing. LISC President & CEO Michael Pugh: “This legislation demonstrates what is possible through collaboration & shared commitment.” More: lisc.org/our-stories/st…

LISC thanks @RepLiccardo & @RepTimmons for introducing the Ounce of Prevention Act. This bill would allow Community Development Block Grant funding to be utilized for pre-disaster risk mitigation, providing local communities flexibility to meet those needs.liccardo.house.gov/media/press-re…

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will give communities more tools to tackle the affordable housing crisis & expand opportunity. We’re proud to have helped shape key provisions and we applaud Congress for advancing housing solutions for all. lisc.org/our-stories/st…

LISC thanks @RepShontelBrown for introducing the Housing Supply Fund Act. This bill would create a competitive grant program to increase resources for the production/preservation of affordable housing, which is needed in our communities. Read more here: shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-re…

The @BPCAction will host its annual Terwilliger Center Summit on Housing Supply Solutions. The summit will include thought leaders, policymakers, & housing providers to identify bipartisan solutions on the affordable homes shortage. Learn more here: bit.ly/47xpduv.

Rural families are at risk of losing their affordable homes unless Congress passes the Rural Housing Service Reform Act. Read more as LISC's Mark Kudlowiz explains how the bill can help revitalize & preserve USDA’s Rural Housing Service Section 515 program:shelterforce.org/2026/05/13/pro…

LISC and @LISC_Houston applaud @RepSylviaGarcia for introducing the Improving Access to Financial Coaching Act. Read more on the bill and how advancing financial coaching would help people build stability and achieve their financial goals: lisc.org/our-stories/st…

LISC’S Mark Kudlowitz joined @NALHFAnews to discuss federal housing policy updates & how LISC is working with local housing finance agencies to increase affordable housing options. Listen to the podcast episode here: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/na…

Join the @NHIACoalition 4/17 at 1:30pm ET for a webinar exploring how the NHIA would boost the supply of affordable homes & increase homeownership for lower income homeowners. Register here: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

The shortage of single-family homes & rising housing costs has pushed homeownership out of reach for first-time buyers. Hear from LISC’s Matt Josephs & the @NHIACoalition on how the NHIA would boost the supply of affordable homes & increase homeownership: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join the 2026 CDFA Federal Policy Conference to explore how federal policies shape development finance. Hear from LISC's Matt Josephs on how New Markets Tax Credits can support revitalization efforts in distressed rural and urban communities: cdfa.net/e/fpc2026

LISC applauds the Senate for overwhelmingly passing the bipartisan housing package today. We call on Congress to send it to the President and enact it into law so more affordable housing can be built and preserved.

@NAAHLDC is hosting a March 12th webinar on the importance of collaborative efforts between banks & CDFIs. LISC's Mark Kudlowitz will be a speaker & will discuss how these institutions work together to increase affordable housing opportunities: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

LISC thanks Sens. @SteveDaines & @MarkWarner for introducing the AFFORD Act. This bill will streamline CDFI Fund programs & strengthen its role in improving capital access & economic development in underserved communities. daines.senate.gov/2026/02/26/dai…

LISC’s local partners are well positioned to assist their states in maximizing #broadband adoption and equipping residents with #digitalskills. Read our comments to @NTIAgov on the use of Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) funds: lisc.org/media/filer_pu…

CDFIs are critical for providing capital, credit, and financial services to low-income communities and people. Read more on the state of the sector here: newyorkfed.org/medialibrary/m…

LISC applauds the House for passing the Housing for the 21st Century Act and we encourage leadership to ultimately include other important bipartisan affordable housing bills in the ROAD to Housing Act. financialservices.house.gov/news/documents…

Addressing the shortage of skilled construction workers creates job opportunities for low-income workers + lowers housing costs. LISC examines how policy solutions should center community based orgs that provide career training & financial coaching. lisc.org/our-stories/st…

LISC, @LISC_LA, & LISC Cleveland thank @RepBarragan & @RepShontelBrown for introducing the Yes in God’s Backyard (YIGBY) act. The bill would empower faith-based & higher-education institutions to build affordable housing on underused land they already own. shontelbrown.house.gov/media/press-re…

Child care businesses are vital to our economy, yet misconceptions about “risk” limit their access to capital. Learn more as LISC’s Bevin Parker-Cerkez & Megan Ressler explore opportunities for child care investment that strengthen the workforce & economy.lisc.org/our-stories/st…