Legislative & Policy
URGENT: Contact Your Members of Congress to Communicate How the Pause in Federal Funding Is Impacting Your PHA
OMB Pauses All Federal Financial Assistance
1.28.25
eLOCCS is Reported to be Closed January 28
HUD Lowers Lead Threshold under Lead Safe Housing Rule
HUD Publishes Updated Build America, Buy America (BABA) Guidance, Solar Modules Waiver
Scott Turner’s HUD Secretary Nomination Hearing Shies Away from Specifics
HUD Withdraws AFFH and Reducing Barriers to HUD-Assisted Housing Proposed Rules
HUD Programs Funded Through March as Congress Passes Continuing Resolution to Keep Government Open
12.23.24
On Saturday, December 21, President Joe Biden signed H.R.10545, the “American Relief Act, 2025”. The continuing resolution (CR) prevents a government shutdown, funding federal agencies through March 14. The CR offers economic relief to farmers as well as emergency aid to communities affected by Hurricanes Milton and Helene and other natural disasters. H.R. 1045 was passed with bipartisan support in both chambers, by a vote of 85-11 in the Senate and 366-34 in the House.