PBCA and VAWA Updates
PBCA and VAWA Updates
During our last update of the PBCA awards, we reported that HUD had filed a Motion to Dismiss the lawsuit brought against the NOFA process by several PBCAs. There was to be a court ruling on this by February 22nd.
However, the court decided that it needs more time to consider this, because the issues are so complex. Since the current PBCA contracts have been extended through June, the court states that it would make a decision before the end of June. In addition, the court reserved the right to call the parties (HUD and the plaintiffs) back for more briefings.
VAWA (Violence Against Women Act) funding was renewed by Congress last week. Neither Congress’ failure to renew nor its renewal of VAWA affected housing, since the renewal relates to funding for other types of programs.