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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.
President Trump’s Budget Proposal Cuts HUD Funding by 44 Percent
President Trump released a skinny FY26 budget proposal on Friday, outlining significant cuts to key HUD programs.
Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee News
The committee voted along party lines, 13-11, to confirm Andrew Hughes as deputy secretary of HUD and David Woll as general counsel of HUD.
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.
Back from Recess, Congress Dives into High-Stakes Budget Reconciliation
The House returned from its two-week recess on Monday and is busy with the reconciliation process.
House GOP Urges Caution on Repealing Clean Energy Tax Credits
Clean Energy Tax Credits are being considered for repeal, with the savings used as a pay-for in reconciliation.
Federal News
DOGE is reviewing NeighborWorks America, a congressionally chartered nonprofit that advances affordable mortgage financing and construction of low-income and workforce housing by providing grants and technical assistance to nearly 250 community development organizations nationally.
Sign Letters to Support AHCIA Reintroduction
The ACTION Campaign is circulating an organizational sign-on letter to urge Members of Congress to support the reintroduced AHCIA.