Federal, state and local bills on the causes CSWH follows, found by our daily update. Each links to its official page; the status and latest action come from Congress.gov, Open States or the city's own records, and the official page is the final word. Find your legislators to write to them.
NH HB 158, requiring the secretary of state to review absentee ballot data biennially and make a report to the general court, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026.
Latest action (Jul 16, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 281; eff. 7/10/2026 Sponsor: Joe Sweeney (Republican)
A Baltimore City Council resolution, in committee, would require annual reports on the accomplishments of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, including units produced and residents helped.
Latest action (Jul 13, 2026): Status: In Committee
NH HB 1021, amending the date for written notice to a municipality of a taxpayer's election to be assessed under the low-income housing tax credit program, was signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026.
Latest action (Jul 9, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 207; eff. 1/1/2027 Sponsor: David Walker (Republican)
Ordinance 1899-2026 passed, authorizing up to $2,845,000 for a Tony R. Wells Foundation grant agreement modification funding the RHI program for residents facing eviction and homelessness.
Columbus passed Ordinance 2063-2026 to shift the Affordable Housing Trust's Hotel Motel and Short-Term Rental Excise Tax distribution to Experience Columbus.
Pennsylvania HB 37 amends the Pennsylvania Election Code on canvassing of absentee and mail-in ballots and election funding; it was referred to State Government on 2026-06-18.
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Referred to State Government Sponsor: Scott Conklin (Democratic)
DE HB 317 on automatic voter registration verification and ongoing eligibility review was adopted in lieu of the original bill and assigned to the House Appropriations Committee.
Latest action (Jun 12, 2026): Adopted in lieu of the original bill HB 317, and Assigned to Appropriations Committee in House Sponsor: Bryan W. Shupe (Republican)
HB 454, an act to amend Title 10 of the Delaware Code relating to individuals experiencing homelessness, was introduced and assigned to the House Housing Committee.
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Introduced and Assigned to Housing Committee in House Sponsor: Sophie Phillips (Democratic)
Tennessee HB 7003, as enacted, revises the boundaries for Tennessee's congressional districts and amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 16 and Chapter 742 of the Public Acts of 2026.
NJ S 1836 would enhance ability of religious and nonprofit organizations to convert property to inclusionary developments with affordable housing; referred to Senate committee.
Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Referred to Senate State Government, Wagering, Tourism & Historic Preservation Committee Sponsor: Singleton, Troy (Democratic)
Columbus ordinance 1465-2026 passed: a grant agreement of up to $13,075,000 with the Community Shelter Board, continuing support for men, women and families experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
Tennessee HJR 7010 urges the General Assembly to refrain from altering the ninth congressional district without approval of a three-fourths majority of the Shelby County delegation; filed 2026-05-06.
TN HJR 7006 proposes the General Assembly establish congressional districts after each decennial census and no changes between censuses; 2026-05-06: ref. to Congressional Redistricting Committee.
Latest action (May 6, 2026): P2C, ref. to Congressional Redistricting Committee of Extraordinary Session II Sponsor: Barrett (Republican)
