Overview
NAIHC’s Legislative Conference, held annually in Washington, DC, offers tribal leaders, housing professionals, advocates, and attorneys a platform to hear directly from Members of Congress and federal agency representatives through plenary session updates. The decisions made by Congress and the Administration in the nation’s capital directly affect tribal programs, funding, and communities.
At the Legislative Conference, attendees have opportunities to meet with Congressional staff to discuss important legislative and policy issues affecting Indian Country as well as network with fellow housing professionals. Attending the Legislative Conference in Washington, DC is a great opportunity to represent your housing program.
When meeting with lawmakers and federal agency representatives, NAIHC encourages you to share stories of successes and challenges. Share how your programs have used federal funding to support different services like rental assistance, rehab, and other vital services. It’s important to emphasize the immense housing and infrastructure needs across tribal communities
- Secure an exemption for tribal affordable housing projects under the Build America, Buy America Act
- Reauthorize NAHASDA
- Keep program funding in pace with inflation and rising construction costs
- Improve federal programs for Native veterans like Tribal HUD-VASH and the Native American Direct Loan Program
- Expand and improve homeownership opportunities for Native families
Registration
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Fees:
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NAIHC Member – $450
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NAIHC Non-member – $550
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Methods of Payment:
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Credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express
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Checks
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Make checks payable to: National American Indian Housing Council
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Include names of ALL attendees whose registration costs are covered by the check payment.
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Mail checks to: National American Indian Housing Council 122 C Street NW, Suite 505 Washington, DC 20001
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Checks need to arrive in our Washington DC office no later than Friday, January 31st please.
Meetings
NAIHC encourages attendees to set up meetings with their Congressional delegation, key lawmakers, and federal agency representatives. Click the following link and use our online form to request meetings with your Congressional representatives. For further assistance with scheduling meetings, please email Ezra Kruger at [email protected]
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