Maria Spencer

Nov 15, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Michael Brennan |Maria Spencer |Chad McKenzie |Vahe Sarkissian

ABSTRACTThe U.S. military has been met with challenges in manning to meet mission requirements over the past several years. As the number of waivers approved has progressively increased over the last decade, the question of long-term service and performance has emerged. A longitudinal analysis was performed to assess time-in-service outcomes from individuals who received a waiver for a mental health condition while in Basic Military Training (BMT).

Jan 23, 2024 | brnw.ch | Greg Brown |Maria Spencer

On January 18, 2024, the U.S. House and Senate passed a temporary extension of government funding until March to avoid a government shutdown. Additionally, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (R-Mo.) and Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) unveiled a compromise tax package that contained both Democrat and Republican policy priorities. Notably, the deal included important provisions related to the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) programs.

Nov 28, 2023 | brnw.ch | Maria Spencer

On November 17, 2023,President Joe Biden signed a second continuing resolution (CR), extending government funding and avoiding ashutdown. The “two-tier” CR included two separate funding deadlines: The first bill funds four federal agencies, including the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), until January 19, 2024.  All additional federal agencies and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) were extended until February. 2, 2024.

Jul 19, 2023 | fal.cn | Maria Spencer

Bill Reintroduced in HouseOn July 13, 2023, legislators in the U.S. Houe of Representitives reintroduced the Choice in Affordable Housing Act (H.R.4606). The bill's lead sponsors are Representative Emanuel Cleaver, (D-Mo.), ranking member on the House Financial Services Committee Subcommittee on Housing, and Representative Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ohio).

Apr 26, 2023 | naahq.org | Maria Spencer

On April 26, 2023, the U.S. Senate Banking Committee held a hearing entitled “Building Consensus to Address Housing Challenges,” providing an opportunity for the rental housing industry to collaborate with lawmakers to address key housing issues. Chairman Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio) and Ranking Member Tim Scott (R-S.C.) continue to work in a bipartisan manner to examine proposals to increase access to affordable housing.