Federal / Agency News
HUD Awards $10 Million in Family Unification Program Voucher Assistance
HUD awarded over $10 million in Family Unification Program (FUP) funding, supporting 573 vouchers across 11 PHAs in California, Illinois, Minnesota, and Utah.
Reconciliation Bill Heads to Senate, AHCIA Provisions Included, 45L Tax Credits Repealed
When the Senate returns from their holiday recess next week, they will take up the House reconciliation bill, which passed by a narrow vote of 215-214.
President Trump Renews Push to Privatize GSEs
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he is “giving very serious consideration to bringing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac public.”
PIH Updates Guidance on Exception Payment Standards for HCV Program
HUD PIH issued updated guidance for reasonable accommodation requests in the HCV Program, removing the 40 percent income contribution requirement at initial approval.
PIH Publishes 2025 HCV Funding Allocations
HUD’s Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) published a notice implementing the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program’s funding allocations for 2025.
HUD Fails to Estimate Improper Payments for Eighth Year
HUD’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its annual audit.
Reconciliation Bill Advances
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced the reconciliation bill in a 26–19 party-line vote.
FEMA Shakeup and Budget Cuts Threaten Disaster Aid and Insurance Rate Stability
Cameron Hamilton, appointed by President Trump as Acting FEMA Administrator, was fired last week
HUD Nominations Corner
President Trump nominated two Assistant Secretaries at HUD:
Housing Tax Credit Priorities Secure Spot in Ways and Means Committee’s Reconciliation Package
The House Ways and Means Committee released the tax portion of the reconciliation legislation for the markup hearing on Tuesday, May 13.
Letter from Senators Warren and Murray to HUD Inspector General
Last week, Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), co-wrote a letter with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to the Acting HUD Inspector General Stephen Begg.
Secretary Turner Seeks Feedback from Tribal Leaders on Environmental Review Process
Secretary Scott Turner instructed the Office of Public and Indian Housing (PIH) to request comments and feedback from Tribal leaders regarding environmental regulations and how HUD can reduce challenges associated with the environmental review process.