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.
Homelessness is a Housing Issue, Not a Crime
/in Announcements, News, Policy Homeless, Housing AffordabilityHouse Proposes 60% Cut in HOME Program Funding
/in News, Policy Federal Funding, Homeowner Housing, Rental Housing, Rural Policy, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentThe HOME program would be dramatically smaller under the FY25 spending bill approved by an appropriations subcommittee on June 26, 2024. The bill, which will be considered by the full […]
House Bill Proposes Rural Housing Cuts, Though Not for Purchase Mortgages or Rental Vouchers
/in News, Policy Federal Funding, Homeowner Housing, Rental Housing, Rural Policy, U.S. Department of AgricultureThe House Appropriations Subcommittee released its fiscal year 2025 funding proposal for USDA on June 10, 2024, and will hold a markup at 6:00 pm Eastern time on June 11. […]
HAC Applauds New Farm Bill Framework
/in Advocacy, News, Policy, Rural News Rural Policy, U.S. Department of AgricultureGroups Celebrate Updated Energy Efficiency Rules for New U.S.-Backed Homes
/in Advocacy, Announcements, News, Policy U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development