Congressional Hearing: Assessing America's Housing Infrastructure Needs
January 1, 2019
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The Frame
This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and data collection that informs potential future federal legislation regarding housing maintenance, public housing funding, and affordable housing policy.
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National Low Income Housing Coalition
The organization provides advocacy and data regarding low-income housing needs which are the subject of the committee's legislative review.
National Association of Home Builders
The organization represents builders whose industry standards and regulatory environment are discussed in the context of housing infrastructure.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on April 30, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The session focused on the infrastructure needs of the existing U.S. housing stock.
- Four primary witnesses provided testimony: Daryl J. Carter, Steven Lawson, Adrianne Todman, and Diane Yentel.
- The committee received written statements from various organizations including the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities and the Credit Union National Association.
- The record includes an agreement between HUD, the New York City Housing Authority, and New York City dated January 31, 2019.
- The record includes multiple New York Times articles regarding housing conditions in New York City from 2018.
- The hearing was designated as Serial No. 116-19.
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This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and data collection that informs potential future federal legislation regarding housing maintenance, public housing funding, and affordable housing policy.
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Focus on NYC Housing Authority
The hearing record includes significant supplemental material specifically regarding the New York City Housing Authority, indicating a focus on that specific jurisdiction's infrastructure failures.
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