On July 17, the House Appropriations Committee approved its FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) spending bill on a party-line vote (35–28).

  • The bill allocates $67.8 billion for HUD, a $939 million decrease from FY 2025.
  • Last week’s edition featured a budget breakdown.

While the bill rejects many of the steep cuts proposed in President Trump’s request, it still reduces funding for several housing programs, including eliminating funding for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program and Choice Neighborhood Initiatives.

  • Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) offered an amendment to allocate $1.25 billion in HOME funding, but it was rejected.
  • She said in her opening statement: “The bill before us today…makes it more difficult for those struggling to keep a roof over their head to secure and remain in affordable housing.”

Chairman Tom Cole (R-OK) said in his opening statement:

We are also building strong communities across America. Our most vulnerable citizens are supported through rental assistance and homelessness resources, which will assist millions of elderly, disabled, and working poor households. 

Democratic members voiced strong opposition, citing concerns about cuts to HUD staff, rental assistance, homelessness services, and eviction prevention.

  • Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) submitted an amendment to report on HUD staff cuts, but it was also rejected.

What’s Next: The Senate Appropriations Committee will release and consider its own THUD bill on July 24. You can stream the hearing here.