A bill that will likely reach the House floor within the next two weeks has a provision that would disqualify nonprofits from receiving money from a new affordable housing fund if they have engaged in voter registration and other nonpartisan voter participation activities or lobbying for certain groups within 12 months of applying for the money. They would also be barred from these activities during the grant period, even if non-federal funds were used to pay for it. More specifically, the bill would sweepingly restrict any group that affiliates with an organization that engages in such activities from applying for funds under the affordable housing fund. A diverse coalition of nonprofits, including housing, civil rights and nonprofit sector groups, is opposing this provision. It is crucial for nonprofits around the country to be loud and clear in defense of our right to engage voters and communicate with the public about the issues of the day. More background information is available at OMB Watch's website Let House Leadership know where you stand! CALL: Speaker of the House of Representatives Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-IL) Phone: 202-225-0600 Fax: 202-226-1996 House Majority Leader (Designated) Rep. Roy Blount (R-MO) Personal Office Phone 202-225-6536 Committee Direct Dial: 202-225-0197 Committee Policy Fax: 202-226-1115 Committee Chair Rep. Michael Oxley (R-OH) Personal Office Phone 202-225-2676 Committee Direct Dial: 202-225-7502 Fax: 202-226-0577