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Human Needs Report

The Human Needs Report is the Coalition on Human Needs' newsletter on national policy issues affecting low-income and vulnerable populations. It is published every other week while Congress is in session.

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Articles from May 29, 2009

President Signs Legislation Placing Restrictions on the Credit Card Industry
Riding the wave of consumer distrust of the financial services industry, legislation placing restrictions on credit card companies sailed through Congress and was signed by the President.    
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Action on Energy Bills in the House and Senate
The House Energy and Commerce Committee was the first to pass legislation in response to the President’s goal of enacting climate change legislation this year.
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Protections for Renters and Homeless Legislation Signed into Law
The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, PL 111-22, was signed by the President on May 20. 
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