Federal / Agency News

The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued a request for information (RFI) soliciting ideas for deregulation.

HUD announced significant changes to its headquarters location and staffing.

Seven Republican members of the House Financial Services Committee, including the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, sent a letter to Rep. Jason Smith (R-MO), Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, urging him to maintain the tax-exempt status of municipal bonds as the committee proceeds with the reconciliation process.

HUD issued a notice further delaying the effective date for parts of the “HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME): Program Updates and Streamlining” final rule from April 20, 2025 to October 30, 2025.

HUD’s Office of Multifamily Housing issued a notice updating two provisions.

The ACTION Campaign is circulating an organizational sign-on letter to urge Members of Congress to support the reintroduced AHCIA.

Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Historic Tax Credit Growth and Opportunity Act (S. 1459).

HUD released their income limits for 2025, which determine eligibility for HUD-assisted programs.

Last week, the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee held a nomination hearing for Andrew Hughes to be deputy secretary and David Woll to be general counsel at HUD.

The House bill, H.R. 2725, now has 122 cosponsors.

HUD Secretary Scott Turner recognized April as Fair Housing Month, revealing this year’s theme: “Faith, Freedom, & Fair Housing.”

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