Hey all,
 
This is a reminder that the DHRC Disaster Recovery Working Group will be taking place today (05/24) at 2:00pmEST. We’ll be covering the latest on ongoing disaster recovery efforts, HUD, FEMA, Congress, and more! You can find the schedule below.
 
As always, please let us know if there’s a topic you’d like to hear discussed on our weekly Disaster Recovery Working Group calls, would like to provide an update on new or exciting work you’re up to, or have any questions about the DHRC’s work! You can access the call using the unique zoom code you received when you registered. If you do not have your unique zoom link you can register for one here: https://nlihc.us4.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e702259618becdc3f0451bd5d&id=fa9a6c85cd&e=4b01e51f5a.
 
Talk to you all soon!
 
PS: Remember to fill out the official form to become a member of the DHRC! More info here.
 
-Noah
 
DHRC Disaster Recovery Working Group
Call Agenda
Hosted by NLIHC and the Disaster Housing Recovery Coalition
Wednesday, May 24 at 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST
*Please note that DHRC Disaster Recovery Working Group calls will be scheduled every Wednesday at 2:00pm EST.
 

• Welcome and Introductions

• Guest Speaker
  • Kim Johnson, Policy Manager, NLIHC

• NLIHC Update
  • Administration
    • GAO Report on Disaster Housing and Homelessness
  • FEMA
    • NAC Letter Sign On Request (deadline Friday)
  • HUD
    • Texas CDBG-MIT Civil Rights Violation
      • National Civil Rights Groups Interested in Cosponsoring a letter should reach out to Noah
    • HUD FFRMS Public Comment
      • DHRC Discussion Draft
    • Allocation Notice of CDBG-DR Funds
  • Congressional Updates:
    • Budget Wrangling
    • T&I
      • Disaster Survivor Fairness Act
        • Passed at markup on Tuesday
      • Oppose: Natural Disaster Recovery Program Act of 2023
      • Hearing on National Emergencies
    • Senate Banking
      • Reforming Disaster Recovery Act Introduced
        • NLIHC Statement
        • Schatz Press Statement
        • Bill Language
    • HSGAC
      • Endorsed: Disaster Assistance Simplification Act
      • Unanimously Passed out of HSGAC!
    • Additional Legislation
      • Endorsed: Federal Disaster Housing Stability Act
      • Endorsed: REAADI Act
  • Additional Reading
    • Far-Right/Fascist Militias Becoming More Involved in Disaster Recovery

• Open Discussion
  • Updates, Questions, and Comments from the Group
  • Upcoming Guest Speakers:
    • June 14, Advocates for Disaster Justice (ADJ)
    • June 28, North Carolina Inclusive Disaster Recovery (NCIDR)