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When there is an imminent threat to the variety and supply of affordable homes on the market--such as a cut in a critical program--or a timely opportunity for advancement--such as proposed new legislation--the Housing Alliance will let you know, via an Action Alert. We will identify the required action, (whether it's a letter, fax, phone call or email) and coordinate the responses to achieve the greatest impact.

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Most Recent Action Alerts

Title	Short Description	View
Endorse PA Housing Trust Fund Campaign	*Endorse the Homes within Reach Campaign* with this easy ONLINE Endorsement Form.**	view
PA Housing Trust Fund Bill - 24 Co-Sponsors and Counting. Is YOUR Senator on the List?	As of this writing, about 24 Senators have signed on as co-sponsors for Senator John Pippy's state housing trust fund bill, "PHARE."	view
Draft HUD Rule Makes Major Changes to Resident Participation - Join April 8 Call to Review and Comment	A draft HUD proposed rule has been shared with housing advocates. The draft would significantly revise HUD regulations on: Public Housing Agency plans Resident participation Grievances LIHC, the Housing Justice Network/National Housing Law Project and the National Training and Information Center are hosting a call on Tuesday, April 8 from 2:00 - 3:00 pm (Eastern time) to discuss the draft proposed rule and our responses to it.	view
Call Specter NOW to Save Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Bill	Please contact Senator Specter and tell him to support the Title IV of the Durbin foreclosure prevention bill (S 2636).	view
Make Sure Mortgage Foreclosure Assistance Helps Low-Incomes Too!	Call both of your senators TODAY and urge them to improve income targeting in S. 2636.	view
Sign on to Save: Energy Costs and the Environment	PennFuture is circulating a sign-on letter to the PA Senate in support of a crucial energy bill, HB 2200, that is not only good for the environment but can REDUCE COSTS to consumers.	view
Tell Congress to Stop Foreclosures and Boost Economy	This week Congress is considering a bill that can help strengthen America's economy and keep people from losing their homes. The Foreclosure Prevention Act will allow victims of abusive lending who are facing foreclosures to stay in their homes while they repay the debt. It has the added benefit of helping our communities and our slumping economy.	view
Support Needed to Reform Utility Legislation – Send Us Hardship Stories on Utility Shut-offs – Join Conference Call on Feb. 26	A coalition of non-profit organizations, including Pennsylvania ACORN, the Public Utility Law Project and the Housing Alliance of Pennsylvania, are rallying support to reform Act 201, the utility shut-off bill, with the ultimate goal of helping low-income families avoid utility service cut-offs. Since Act 201 passed in 2004, Pennsylvania has seen a 38% rise in annual residential service terminations and a 39% rise in homes using potentially unsafe heating sources in winter.	view
Conference Call on Important PA Energy Bill - Feb. 21	PennFuture is hosting a conference call briefing this Thursday, February 21 at 3:00 pm on a crucial energy bill heading toward the PA Senate--a bill that is not only good for the environment, but can REDUCE COSTS to consumers.	view
Senate Co-Sponsors Needed for National Housing Trust Fund Bill - Sign On Letter to Specter	We have an unprecedented opportunity to make the National Housing Trust Fund (NHTF) become a reality. In December, the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2007, S. 2523, was introduced in the Senate with tri-partisan support. To build on this momentum, we now need as many senators as possible to sign on as co-sponsors.	view
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Featured Action Items & Legislative Updates

Draft HUD Rule Makes Major Changes to Resident Participation - Join April 8 Call to Review and Comment

PA Housing Trust Fund Bill - 24 Co-Sponsors and Counting. Is YOUR Senator on the List?

Sign on to Save: Energy Costs and the Environment

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