Decisions made in Washington, DC affect even the most remote corners of rural America. Affordable housing everywhere in the country is impacted by what federal agencies do, what Congress does, even what the Supreme Court decides. HAC follows federal policy and government actions closely and gives rural housing stakeholders the information they need. Details about the most recent government funding, laws, regulations, and more are provided on this page. HAC provides summaries and key facts in the biweekly HAC News newsletter and on its social media streams.
HAC does a wonderful job in providing national presence and leadership in Washington and with other national organizations to keep rural housing issues within their focus
– Comment from HAC’s Stakeholder Survey
Research shows federal housing assistance widespread but insufficient
The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, in partnership with…
USDA Announces Rural Development State Directors
Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue announced a full list of State…
HAC’s Testimony to the House Financial Service Committee on NAHASDA
"In carrying out its work in Native American communities since…
Senate Committee Approves FY18 USDA Funding Bill
On July 20 the Senate Appropriations Committee passed S. 1603,…
Senate Begins Marking Up USDA Funding Bill
The Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee marked up…
HAC Weighs in on House Ag Appropriations Bill
HAC Executive Director Applauds Improvements over Administration's…
House Republicans Release Draft USDA Funding Bill
On June 27, 2017 the House Appropriations Committee released…
HAC’s Moises Loza: Administration’s Housing Budget “Strikes Particularly Hard at Rural and Tribal Communities”
by Moises Loza, HAC's Executive Director I have worked in rural…
Trump Administration Proposes to Eliminate Most Rural Housing Programs
Register for HAC's webinar overview of Trump Administration's…
Moises Loza's Statement on Proposed USDA Rural Development Reorganization
Statement from Moises Loza, Housing Assistance Council Executive…
FY17 Spending Agreement Supports USDA and HUD Housing
The omnibus spending bill for FY17, announced on May 1, provides…