The Weekly: What the Housing for the 21st Century and ROAD to Housing Acts Mean for Local Governments

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There are two major housing packages with substantial bipartisan backing currently moving in Congress: the House of Representatives' Housing for the 21st Century Act and the Senate's ROAD to Housing Act. Read our CitiesSpeak article about what it means for Local Governments. 

News & Insights Upcoming Events Resources & Training Advocacy There are two major housing packages with substantial bipartisan backing currently moving in Congress: the House of Representatives' Housing for the 21st Century Act and the Senate's ROAD to Housing Act. Read our CitiesSpeak article about what it means for local governments. Learn more » Top Highlights New Fact Sheets Added: Presidential Actions Summary Dashboard  » Watch the Livestream: NLC University Navigating Municipal Finance Opportunities » NLC Statement in Response to EPA Decision to Repeal 2009 Endangerment Finding » Industry News Local officials endorse Bipartisan BASICS Act investing in transportation infrastructure - Transportation Today (Feb. 11, 2026) White House will revoke EPA climate endangerment finding Thursday, Leavitt says - Waste Dive (Feb. 11, 2026)  Fayetteville rolls out new affordable housing program through workforce development - KNWA Fox (Fayetteville, AR) (Feb. 6, 2026) Park City Council makes plans to provide child care funding long term - KPCW (Park City, UT) (Feb. 6, 2026) Harrisonburg receives grant to help fund support for small businesses - WHSV 3 (Harrisonburg, VA) (Feb. 7, 2026) Center Point wins $42,500 economic development grant - CBS 42 (Center Point, AL) (Feb. 10, 2026) Resources & Events PFAS Settlement Deadlines Updated: How to Secure Your City’s Share of Funding With billions of dollars still left to be distributed to eligible local governments that manage drinking water, local leaders should be aware of all applicable due dates to avoid missing opportunities to secure funding. Learn more » It’s All About the BASICS in the Transportation Bill Ahead: How Congress Can Support Regional Priorities, Rebuild Local Bridges and Increase Road Safety Join us as we share more about the BASICS (Bridges And Safety Infrastructure for Community Success) Act ( H.R. 7437 ) and how the transportation process is progressing in Congress this spring! Learn more » Beyond the Vest: What an Officer’s Body Armor Can’t Protect First responders are trained to respond tactically in the moment, but rarely are they as well-trained on how to process and ultimately release the situation psychologically. Without that release, the trauma stays unprocessed, so the incident never truly moves into the past. Learn more » Early Childhood Leaders Peer Network Meeting Sign up to be part of NLC’s network of local leaders committed to strengthening early childhood systems and building responsive systems for children and families. Learn more » Job Openings See Who's Hiring Right Now » City Administrator - La Vista, NE City Manager - Bowie, MD Chief of Staff - Montgomery, AL City Manager - Concord, CA Join the Team at NLC » Chief of Staff Assistant Controller Helpful NLC Links: News & Insights Upcoming Events Resources & Training Advocacy If this message is not displaying properly, please view in browser.  This message was intended for: mce...@estes.org. You may update your communication preferences from NLC at any time. NLC 660 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 450 Washington, DC, 20001, United States Privacy Policy  |  © 2024 NLC, All Rights Reserved