More on Housing

Sep 1, 2016

Federal Funding Awarded to RI-Led Partnership to Standardize Home Energy Efficiency Ratings

The RI Congressional delegation announced that the U.S. Department of Energy has awarded funding to Rhode Island’s Office of Energy Resources for an interstate partnership that will help consumers compare home energy efficiency performance.

May 26, 2016

RI to Receive $474,400 for Emergency Food and Shelter Programs

Rhode Island’s federal delegation announced $474,400 in federal funding to support emergency food and shelter programs that serve the hungry and homeless.

Apr 25, 2016

Delegation Announces $100,000 to Help Young Ex-Offenders in Providence Find Housing, Work

The RI Congressional delegation announced $100,000 from the U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Juvenile Reentry Assistance Program.

Nov 11, 2015

Langevin Honors Veterans Day

Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) honored our nation’s men and women in uniform this Veterans Day, as he announced the reintroduction of the Veterans Homebuyer Accessibility Act.

Feb 26, 2015

RI Delegation Announces $5.6 Million to Improve Disability Housing Assistance

In an effort to ensure that Rhode Islanders with disabilities and special needs have access to affordable rental housing and supportive services, the RI Congressional delegation announced that Rhode Island Housing will receive a federal boost of over $5.6 million.

Oct 21, 2014

Rhode Island to Receive Over $8 Million in Housing Grants

Today U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline announced over $8 million in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development funding for the cities of Providence and East Providence.

Oct 15, 2014

LIHEAP to Receive More Than $3 Billion from HHS

Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline applauded the announcement that approximately $3.05 billion in heating and home energy assistance funds will be made available nationwide through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

Sep 30, 2014

Providence Receives $3.9M in Federal Funding for Lead Safety

Rhode Island's Congressional delegation announced that Providence’s Department of Planning and Development has received $3.9 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to protect city residents from the hazards of lead-based paint.

Jun 26, 2014

RI Receives Over $850,000 to End Homelessness

U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI) and David Cicilline (D-RI) today announced Rhode Island homeless programs will receive $856,000 in federal funds to help end homelessness in Rhode Island.

Mar 4, 2014

Langevin, Cicilline Applaud Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Spike in Flood Insurance Premiums

Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI) and David Cicilline (D-RI) voted for the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act, which would would provide relief to some homeowners facing increasing flood insurance premium rates.

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