The new Congress was sworn in this week. Among the changes in this year’s Congress are new Appropriations Committee Chairmen in both chambers. Rep. Jerry Lewis (R-CA) takes over the House Committee from Rep. Bill Young (R-FL), and Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS) relieves Ted Stevens (R-AK). The Subcommittee Chairs have not officially been named at this time.
Limited English Proficient Guidance
NAHMA is still seeking letters from attorneys regarding the effect HUD’s LEP guidance will have on eviction proceedings and other landlord-tenant issues at the local level. A NAHMAnalysis on the LEP issue is forthcoming, and talking points will soon be available for members who wish to bring this issue to the attention of their legislators.
Also, Rep. Peter King (R-NY) has introduced HR 136, “A bill to provide that Executive Order 13166 shall have no force or effect, and to prohibit the use of funds for certain purposes.” This bill would nullify the executive order that is at the root of the government-wide LEP initiative. It was referred to the Committee on Government Reform.
