Policy Alerts

May 16, 2012

Oh SNAP!

Yesterday, DCist indicated that world-renowned Manhattan chef and talk show host Mario Batali announced

Feb 22, 2012

Self-Employment Assistance Program Sees Major Expansion

For the past two years, CFED has kept you up-to-date on an innovative proposal to expand access to entrepreneurship

Feb 17, 2012

Policy Alert: Support Automatic IRA Legislation

Inadequate savings for retirement present a serious threat to the future of American prosperity.

Feb 14, 2012

President’s 2013 Budget Supports Investments in Working Families’ Financial Security and Asset-Building Opportunities

Dec 12, 2011

Rep. Chu (D-CA) Introduces Entrepreneurship Legislation

Last week, Representative Judy Chu of Los Angeles introduced the Entrepreneur Startup

Sep 13, 2011

American Jobs Act Provides Resources for Start-up Businesses, Replacing Outdated Homes and Aid to Unemployed

President's jobs proposals would benefit microenterprises, new entrepreneurs, low-income workers

Aug 2, 2011

Federal Policy Update: Debt Ceiling Deal and Economic Development

Moments ago, the Senate voted to approve a plan that would increase the debt ceiling and decrease the federal deficit

Jul 14, 2011

CFED Joins 246 Organizations to Oppose the Balanced Budget Amendment

Jun 28, 2011

Growing Support for Matched Savings Legislation

Matched savings accounts have been proven to be successful financial products that help low-income households

Jun 3, 2011

Bill to reform the asset limit test of the Supplemental Security Income program proposed

Apr 28, 2011

Congressional Letters Needed to Preserve Federal Asset Programs

ASK your legislator to include key investments in the 2012 budget

Apr 26, 2011

State EITC Gains and Losses: 2011 Legislative Update

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the largest federal anti-poverty program; it provided about $59 billion

Apr 19, 2011

Bill to Expand IDAs Introduced in the House

Improvements to Assets for Independence Act Will Enable Low-Income Families to Increase their Financial Security & Wealth

Mar 3, 2011

AFI is now accepting new applications for funding!

The Assets for Independence (AFI) program is now accepting new applications for funding AFI projects. While applicants may submit materials at any time throughout the year, the Office of Community Services (OCS) will review and fund new grants in two cycles for the calendar year of 2011 and three cycles in the calendar years 2012 and 2013.