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Poverty & Race Research Action Council

Section 8 Voucher Reform Advocacy Letters

American Bar Association Resolution 119A (urging federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to enact legislation prohibiting discrimination in housing on the basis of lawful source of income) (adopted by ABA Housing of Delegates August 14-15, 2017)

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AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION SECTION OF CIVIL RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE SECTION OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT LAW COMMISSION ON HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMISSION ON VETERANS LEGAL SERVICES REPORT TO THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES RESOLUTION RESOLVED, That the American Bar Association urges federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to enact … [Read more...] about American Bar Association Resolution 119A (urging federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to enact legislation prohibiting discrimination in housing on the basis of lawful source of income) (adopted by ABA Housing of Delegates August 14-15, 2017)

HUD letter suspending mandatory Small Area FMR implementation (August 2017)

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US Department of Housing and Urban Development Washington, DC August 11, 2017 Dear PHA Executive Director: The Small Area Fair Market Rent (FMR) Final Rule was published on November 16, 2016 (81 FR 80567) and became effective on January 17, 2017. Under the final rule the use of Small Area FMRs is required in the administration of the HCV program for certain … [Read more...] about HUD letter suspending mandatory Small Area FMR implementation (August 2017)

Inclusive Communities Project, Inc. v. The State of Texas (February 2017)

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02/16/2017 IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF TEXAS DALLAS DIVISION The Inclusive Communities Project, Inc., Plaintiff, v. Governor Greg Abbott only in his official capacity as Governor of The State of Texas, Defendant. No. 3:17-cv-440 COMPLAINT Summary 1. The Texas statute outlawing municipal ordinances that prohibit … [Read more...] about Inclusive Communities Project, Inc. v. The State of Texas (February 2017)

Comments of the Inclusive Communities Project on the Small Area FMR proposal (August 2016)

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DANIEL & BESHARA, P.C. ATIORNEYS AT LAW 3301 Elm Street Dallas, Texas 75226 (214) 939-9230 FAX (214) 741-3596 danbesh@danielbesharalawfirm.com August 15, 2016 Helen R. Kanovsky, General Counsel Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street, SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Re: ICP Comment … [Read more...] about Comments of the Inclusive Communities Project on the Small Area FMR proposal (August 2016)