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💸Protecting the CFPB
The attempts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protections Bureau continue. On 12/6, @riseeconomy, @woodstockinstitute, and @justeconomy filed a lawsuit to challenge acting head of CFPB, Russell Vought, regarding attempts to close the CFPB.
The attempts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protections Bureau continue. On 12/6, @riseeconomy, @woodstockinstitute, and @justeconomy filed a lawsuit to challenge acting head of CFPB, Russell Vought, regarding attempts to close the CFPB.
December 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
💸Protecting the CFPB
The attempts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protections Bureau continue. On 12/6, @riseeconomy, @woodstockinstitute, and @justeconomy filed a lawsuit to challenge acting head of CFPB, Russell Vought, regarding attempts to close the CFPB.
The attempts to dismantle the Consumer Financial Protections Bureau continue. On 12/6, @riseeconomy, @woodstockinstitute, and @justeconomy filed a lawsuit to challenge acting head of CFPB, Russell Vought, regarding attempts to close the CFPB.
🏠 WIN: HUD Drops CoC Program NOFO
HUD dropped the Continuum of Care Program Notice of Funding Opportunity 12/8 but still "reserved the right to issue yet another." The lawsuit over this was initiated by a coalition of non profits and local governments, inc. the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
HUD dropped the Continuum of Care Program Notice of Funding Opportunity 12/8 but still "reserved the right to issue yet another." The lawsuit over this was initiated by a coalition of non profits and local governments, inc. the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
December 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🏠 WIN: HUD Drops CoC Program NOFO
HUD dropped the Continuum of Care Program Notice of Funding Opportunity 12/8 but still "reserved the right to issue yet another." The lawsuit over this was initiated by a coalition of non profits and local governments, inc. the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
HUD dropped the Continuum of Care Program Notice of Funding Opportunity 12/8 but still "reserved the right to issue yet another." The lawsuit over this was initiated by a coalition of non profits and local governments, inc. the National Low Income Housing Coalition.
🌳HR 4016 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, but REALLY SA 3972 - Selling of public land
Topic: environment, public lands
Topic: environment, public lands
December 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
🌳HR 4016 - Department of Defense Appropriations Act, but REALLY SA 3972 - Selling of public land
Topic: environment, public lands
Topic: environment, public lands
☣ HR 1366 - Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
Topic: environment, public lands
What: allows mining operators to use federal lands for mining-related activities like waste disposal.
Last action: 12/18, passed House
CCEDA's Take: Call your Senator to vote NO
Topic: environment, public lands
What: allows mining operators to use federal lands for mining-related activities like waste disposal.
Last action: 12/18, passed House
CCEDA's Take: Call your Senator to vote NO
December 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
☣ HR 1366 - Mining Regulatory Clarity Act
Topic: environment, public lands
What: allows mining operators to use federal lands for mining-related activities like waste disposal.
Last action: 12/18, passed House
CCEDA's Take: Call your Senator to vote NO
Topic: environment, public lands
What: allows mining operators to use federal lands for mining-related activities like waste disposal.
Last action: 12/18, passed House
CCEDA's Take: Call your Senator to vote NO
Back with another Federal Friday! This year, Congress' last day will be on 12/22 but we will continue to keep an eye out for other news next week. Let's get started--and don't forget to visit our website (link in bio) to see the full post with policy analysis and sources! cceda.com/federal-frid...
December 19, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Back with another Federal Friday! This year, Congress' last day will be on 12/22 but we will continue to keep an eye out for other news next week. Let's get started--and don't forget to visit our website (link in bio) to see the full post with policy analysis and sources! cceda.com/federal-frid...
The last few weeks have been a bit light compared to the budget bill(s), so we are tackling some important federal housing updates for this week's Federal Friday!
December 5, 2025 at 5:01 PM
The last few weeks have been a bit light compared to the budget bill(s), so we are tackling some important federal housing updates for this week's Federal Friday!
Wise words from CCEDA's Interim Executive Director, Bob Zdenek. Bob and CCEDA have been working tirelessly to expand our public policy work and forge new partnerships, with meticulous planning going into 2026.
We are so excited to share everything with you!
We are so excited to share everything with you!
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Wise words from CCEDA's Interim Executive Director, Bob Zdenek. Bob and CCEDA have been working tirelessly to expand our public policy work and forge new partnerships, with meticulous planning going into 2026.
We are so excited to share everything with you!
We are so excited to share everything with you!
We are back with Federal Fridays! This is a delayed post due to some very important legislation introduced last minute on Friday. Read on to see what's new in Congress and relevant to your organization!
October 27, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We are back with Federal Fridays! This is a delayed post due to some very important legislation introduced last minute on Friday. Read on to see what's new in Congress and relevant to your organization!
Policy of Interest
💰HR 3131 - in House committee, now has 26 co-sponsors
💰HR 5650 - introduced 9/30, important for economic development & climate change organizations
🚨HR 4741 - in Senate committee, important for organizations focused on climate change & conservation
💰HR 3131 - in House committee, now has 26 co-sponsors
💰HR 5650 - introduced 9/30, important for economic development & climate change organizations
🚨HR 4741 - in Senate committee, important for organizations focused on climate change & conservation
October 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Policy of Interest
💰HR 3131 - in House committee, now has 26 co-sponsors
💰HR 5650 - introduced 9/30, important for economic development & climate change organizations
🚨HR 4741 - in Senate committee, important for organizations focused on climate change & conservation
💰HR 3131 - in House committee, now has 26 co-sponsors
💰HR 5650 - introduced 9/30, important for economic development & climate change organizations
🚨HR 4741 - in Senate committee, important for organizations focused on climate change & conservation
The Shutdown & Your Community
🚨Border protection and ICE will continue to operate
🚨Student loan disbursements may experience pauses
🚨Furloughs & payment pauses
🚨Food assistance, federally-funded institutions, may see reductions/closures
🚨The Administration has discussed layoffs and program cuts
October 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Shutdown & Your Community
🚨Border protection and ICE will continue to operate
🚨Student loan disbursements may experience pauses
🚨Furloughs & payment pauses
🚨Food assistance, federally-funded institutions, may see reductions/closures
🚨The Administration has discussed layoffs and program cuts
The Shutdown & Your Organization
🚨Cut programs affect funding
🚨$8 billion for energy projects was cut 10/1, with NYC (home of Dem minority leaders Jeffries & Schumer) facing potentially $18 billion in cuts
🚨Applications for anything federal, such as grants, may experience delays
October 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Shutdown & Your Organization
🚨Cut programs affect funding
🚨$8 billion for energy projects was cut 10/1, with NYC (home of Dem minority leaders Jeffries & Schumer) facing potentially $18 billion in cuts
🚨Applications for anything federal, such as grants, may experience delays
The Shutdown
🚨Last time, it lasted 35 days
🚨Shutdowns should only mean pauses in funding or furloughs, but current threats of permanent cuts and layoffs may be real
🚨Last time, it lasted 35 days
🚨Shutdowns should only mean pauses in funding or furloughs, but current threats of permanent cuts and layoffs may be real
October 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
The Shutdown
🚨Last time, it lasted 35 days
🚨Shutdowns should only mean pauses in funding or furloughs, but current threats of permanent cuts and layoffs may be real
🚨Last time, it lasted 35 days
🚨Shutdowns should only mean pauses in funding or furloughs, but current threats of permanent cuts and layoffs may be real
It's CCEDA's new series, Federal Friday, and we read through the Bills on Congress(.)gov so you don't have to!
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#californianonprofit #economicdevelopment #shutdown #nonprofit #publicpolicy
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#californianonprofit #economicdevelopment #shutdown #nonprofit #publicpolicy
October 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
It's CCEDA's new series, Federal Friday, and we read through the Bills on Congress(.)gov so you don't have to!
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#californianonprofit #economicdevelopment #shutdown #nonprofit #publicpolicy
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#californianonprofit #economicdevelopment #shutdown #nonprofit #publicpolicy
This is the first post in CCEDA’s Advocacy 101 series, centered around #PublicPolicy advocacy on individual and organizational levels. (Thread)
For full post, visit: cceda.com/advocacy-101...
For full post, visit: cceda.com/advocacy-101...
October 1, 2025 at 4:30 PM
This is the first post in CCEDA’s Advocacy 101 series, centered around #PublicPolicy advocacy on individual and organizational levels. (Thread)
For full post, visit: cceda.com/advocacy-101...
For full post, visit: cceda.com/advocacy-101...
Today CCEDA highlights one of our clients, Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc!
For sixty years, CAB has been a pillar of strength and a catalyst for change... (thread)
For sixty years, CAB has been a pillar of strength and a catalyst for change... (thread)
September 26, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Today CCEDA highlights one of our clients, Community Action Board of Santa Cruz County, Inc!
For sixty years, CAB has been a pillar of strength and a catalyst for change... (thread)
For sixty years, CAB has been a pillar of strength and a catalyst for change... (thread)
‼️POLICY UPDATE‼️
Cap and Trade (now Cap & Invest) was reauthorized through 2045 on 9/10! Here are some key programs that will receive continued funding (that may vary due to revenue from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund) annually:
Cap and Trade (now Cap & Invest) was reauthorized through 2045 on 9/10! Here are some key programs that will receive continued funding (that may vary due to revenue from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund) annually:
September 18, 2025 at 12:54 AM
‼️POLICY UPDATE‼️
Cap and Trade (now Cap & Invest) was reauthorized through 2045 on 9/10! Here are some key programs that will receive continued funding (that may vary due to revenue from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund) annually:
Cap and Trade (now Cap & Invest) was reauthorized through 2045 on 9/10! Here are some key programs that will receive continued funding (that may vary due to revenue from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund) annually:
BREAKING: California Cap & Trade (now Cap and Invest) was REAUTHORIZED through 2045The Cap & Trade (now Cap and Invest) Program is REAUTHORIZED through 2045.
This reauthorization can mean the following for your organization (thread)
This reauthorization can mean the following for your organization (thread)
September 12, 2025 at 4:54 AM
BREAKING: California Cap & Trade (now Cap and Invest) was REAUTHORIZED through 2045The Cap & Trade (now Cap and Invest) Program is REAUTHORIZED through 2045.
This reauthorization can mean the following for your organization (thread)
This reauthorization can mean the following for your organization (thread)
BREAKING: California Cap & Trade (now Cap and Invest) was REAUTHORIZED through 2045The Cap & Trade (now Cap and Invest) Program is REAUTHORIZED through 2045.
This reauthorization can mean the following for your organization (thread)
This reauthorization can mean the following for your organization (thread)
September 12, 2025 at 4:53 AM
BREAKING: California Cap & Trade (now Cap and Invest) was REAUTHORIZED through 2045The Cap & Trade (now Cap and Invest) Program is REAUTHORIZED through 2045.
This reauthorization can mean the following for your organization (thread)
This reauthorization can mean the following for your organization (thread)
BREAKING: California Cap & Trade (now Cap and Invest) was REAUTHORIZED through 2045The Cap & Trade (now Cap and Invest) Program is REAUTHORIZED through 2045.
This reauthorization can mean the following for your organization (thread)
This reauthorization can mean the following for your organization (thread)
September 11, 2025 at 3:02 PM
BREAKING: California Cap & Trade (now Cap and Invest) was REAUTHORIZED through 2045The Cap & Trade (now Cap and Invest) Program is REAUTHORIZED through 2045.
This reauthorization can mean the following for your organization (thread)
This reauthorization can mean the following for your organization (thread)
Thank you for advocating for HR 3131 and federal funding for poverty alleviation programs! With this funding, California (and national and non-Californian) organizations uplift our communities to create a better present and future.
#NonProfitAdvocacy #PublicPolicy #CaliforniaNonProfit #HR3131
#NonProfitAdvocacy #PublicPolicy #CaliforniaNonProfit #HR3131
August 25, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Thank you for advocating for HR 3131 and federal funding for poverty alleviation programs! With this funding, California (and national and non-Californian) organizations uplift our communities to create a better present and future.
#NonProfitAdvocacy #PublicPolicy #CaliforniaNonProfit #HR3131
#NonProfitAdvocacy #PublicPolicy #CaliforniaNonProfit #HR3131
Great news! Several CA Reps have already signed on as co-sponsors (list in picture)
If your Rep is a co-sponsor, still reach out to them! Let them know you support HR 3131 and thank them. This makes your voice heard and confirms that they are working for your interests as constituents.
If your Rep is a co-sponsor, still reach out to them! Let them know you support HR 3131 and thank them. This makes your voice heard and confirms that they are working for your interests as constituents.
August 25, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Great news! Several CA Reps have already signed on as co-sponsors (list in picture)
If your Rep is a co-sponsor, still reach out to them! Let them know you support HR 3131 and thank them. This makes your voice heard and confirms that they are working for your interests as constituents.
If your Rep is a co-sponsor, still reach out to them! Let them know you support HR 3131 and thank them. This makes your voice heard and confirms that they are working for your interests as constituents.
After you've checked out those links, your next step is to find your Reps.
House Reps:
house.gov/representati...
Senators:
Senator Alex Padilla - padilla.senate.gov
Senator Adam Schiff - schiff.senate.gov
House Reps:
house.gov/representati...
Senators:
Senator Alex Padilla - padilla.senate.gov
Senator Adam Schiff - schiff.senate.gov
August 25, 2025 at 3:25 AM
After you've checked out those links, your next step is to find your Reps.
House Reps:
house.gov/representati...
Senators:
Senator Alex Padilla - padilla.senate.gov
Senator Adam Schiff - schiff.senate.gov
House Reps:
house.gov/representati...
Senators:
Senator Alex Padilla - padilla.senate.gov
Senator Adam Schiff - schiff.senate.gov
First step: develop your talking point.
We have links in our bio/linktree with details of HR 3131 & how to best communicate with your Reps.
California Community Action Partnership Association (CalCAPA)
calcapa.org/save-communi...
The National Community Action Foundation
ncaf.org/csbg#/5/
We have links in our bio/linktree with details of HR 3131 & how to best communicate with your Reps.
California Community Action Partnership Association (CalCAPA)
calcapa.org/save-communi...
The National Community Action Foundation
ncaf.org/csbg#/5/
August 25, 2025 at 3:25 AM
First step: develop your talking point.
We have links in our bio/linktree with details of HR 3131 & how to best communicate with your Reps.
California Community Action Partnership Association (CalCAPA)
calcapa.org/save-communi...
The National Community Action Foundation
ncaf.org/csbg#/5/
We have links in our bio/linktree with details of HR 3131 & how to best communicate with your Reps.
California Community Action Partnership Association (CalCAPA)
calcapa.org/save-communi...
The National Community Action Foundation
ncaf.org/csbg#/5/
HR 3131 - How to Advocate
HR 3131 (Community Service Block Grant reauthorization) is still in the House, so you have time to reach out to your Representatives! We need to make our voices heard to reauthorize CSBG funding--otherwise we will have ZERO dollars coming from CSBG in FY2026.
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HR 3131 (Community Service Block Grant reauthorization) is still in the House, so you have time to reach out to your Representatives! We need to make our voices heard to reauthorize CSBG funding--otherwise we will have ZERO dollars coming from CSBG in FY2026.
(Thread)
August 25, 2025 at 3:25 AM
HR 3131 - How to Advocate
HR 3131 (Community Service Block Grant reauthorization) is still in the House, so you have time to reach out to your Representatives! We need to make our voices heard to reauthorize CSBG funding--otherwise we will have ZERO dollars coming from CSBG in FY2026.
(Thread)
HR 3131 (Community Service Block Grant reauthorization) is still in the House, so you have time to reach out to your Representatives! We need to make our voices heard to reauthorize CSBG funding--otherwise we will have ZERO dollars coming from CSBG in FY2026.
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Now for some links! On our website we have a few links and email templates to get you started: cceda.com/action-alert...
Enterprise Community Partners have a stellar fact sheet (the link we mentioned earlier): www.enterprisecommunity.org/sites/defaul...
See our bio or website for more links!
Enterprise Community Partners have a stellar fact sheet (the link we mentioned earlier): www.enterprisecommunity.org/sites/defaul...
See our bio or website for more links!
August 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Now for some links! On our website we have a few links and email templates to get you started: cceda.com/action-alert...
Enterprise Community Partners have a stellar fact sheet (the link we mentioned earlier): www.enterprisecommunity.org/sites/defaul...
See our bio or website for more links!
Enterprise Community Partners have a stellar fact sheet (the link we mentioned earlier): www.enterprisecommunity.org/sites/defaul...
See our bio or website for more links!