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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.
USDA Multi-Family Housing Annual Occupancy Report Released
/in PolicyUSDA released the 2017 Rural Development Multi-Family Housing (MFH) Annual Occupancy Report. The report includes both Rural Rental Housing (RRH) Section 515 and Farm Labor Housing (FLH) Section 514 properties. […]
Joel Baxley named RHS Administrator
/in PolicyOn April 19, 2018, USDA announced the appointment of Joel Baxley as Rural Housing Service Administrator. The announcement says “Joel Baxley comes to USDA with 23 years of real estate […]
HAC Testifies on FY19 Rural Housing Funding
/in PolicyOn April 13, 2018 HAC submitted written testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture making recommendations about fiscal year 2019 appropriations for USDA’s rural housing programs.
HAC Submits Comments on USDA Civil Rights Changes
/in PolicyOn March 24, 2018 HAC submitted comments to USDA on proposed changes to its civil rights functions. HAC’s comments encourage USDA to stay focused on protecting the civil rights of […]
FY18 Spending Agreement Increases Funds for Some Housing Programs
/in PolicyCongressional negotiatiors agreed March 21, 2018 on an omnibus appropriations package for FY18, the fiscal year that began October 1, 2017. The bill is expected to pass both the House […]