Federal / Agency News
Repurposing Federal Land: A Housing Solution Task Force Formed
HUD Secretary Scott Turner and Department of Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum announced a Joint Task Force on Federal Land for Housing.
Federal Nomination Updates
The Senate voted 56-43 to confirm Bill Pulte to serve as the next director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
Government Shutdown Averted, Looming Mass Layoffs
On Friday, the Senate approved H.R. 1968 with a 54 to 46 vote to keep the Government funded through September 30.
HUD Plans Major Regional & Field Office Closures
Bloomberg News reports HUD is considering shutting down dozens of field offices, potentially leaving 34 states and DC without sites or staff to underwrite mortgages.
Government Funding Cliff Looms
Congress faces a midnight deadline on Friday, March 14, to pass a continuing resolution to keep the government open and fund programs through September 30.
HUD Plans Major Regional & Field Office Closures
Bloomberg News reports HUD is considering shutting down dozens of field offices, potentially leaving 34 states and DC without sites or staff to underwrite mortgages.
Bill Pulte, Moves Forward to Lead FHFA, 15-9
The Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee voted 15-9 to advance Bill Pulte’s nomination to lead the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) to the full Senate.
HUD Awards Second Round of RUSH Funding
HUD awarded approximately $2.5 million in the second round of Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) funding to North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and the City of Houston.
Housing Organizations Lose HUD Contracts
HUD recently issued notification of intent to terminate Section 4 and technical assistance contracts with several housing organizations.
HUD Overturns AFFH Rule
HUD issued an interim final rule overturning the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule.
Congressional Democrats Rally Against HUD Staff Reductions, Funding Cuts
123 Democratic members of the House of Representatives signed a letter to Secretary Scott Turner opposing HUD staffing reductions and funding cuts.
HUD Staffing Cuts: Senators Demand Answers
On February 16, Senators Murray, Warren, Gillibrand, Smith and Schumer sent a letter to Secretary Turner regarding the hundreds of HUD probationary staff who were terminated this past Friday and plans to cut the agency’s workforce by 50 percent (or nearly 4,300 staff).