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Policy News & Information
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.
Biden’s USDA Housing Budget Proposes Increases in Section 502 Mortgages and Rental Preservation
/in News, Policy Federal Funding, U.S. Department of AgricultureThe Biden administration’s first full budget request, covering the fiscal year that begins on October 1, 2021, would maintain this year’s spending levels on rural housing programs and make available […]
Congressional Hearing Addresses Refinancing for Rural Homeowners
/in Policy Economic Development, Federal FundingOn May 6, 2021 the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture held a virtual hearing on the Biden administration’s plans for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development mission area, which covers housing, […]
Biden Budget Outline Calls for More HUD Funding and Expanded Rural StrikeForce
/in Policy Federal Funding, U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentApril 9, 2021 – The Biden Administration’s first budget request, released today, outlines priorities including increases in some Department of Housing and Urban Development programs but does not mention the U.S. […]
HAC’s Comments to the OMB on the Definition of Rural
/in Advocacy, Policy What is RuralUPDATE: HAC has submitted its comments to the Office of Management and Budget. The Housing Assistance Council encourages rural communities and organizations to respond to the Office of Management and […]
HAC Celebrates Signing of American Rescue Plan Act
/in Coronavirus, Coronavirus In Rural America, PolicyMarch 11, 2021 – Today is a historic day as President Biden signed a $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief and economic stimulus plan into law. The Housing Assistance Council is proud that Congress included significant […]