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.
Senate Bill Holds Line on Most USDA Housing Programs, But Unable to Restore Cuts to Section 502 and Self-Help
/in News, Policy Federal Funding, Homeowner Housing, Rental Housing, Rural Policy, U.S. Department of AgricultureOn July 11, 2024, the Senate Appropriations Committee approved a fiscal year 2025 funding bill that would keep many of USDA’s rural housing programs at their current funding levels. Where […]
House Committee Approves 60% Cut in HOME Program Funding
/in News, Policy Federal Funding, Homeowner Housing, Rental Housing, Rural Policy, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentUPDATE July 11, 2024 – The full House Appropriations Committee approved the proposed FY25 Transportation-HUD spending bill on July 10. The Senate Appropriations Committee has begun releasing summaries of its […]
Homelessness is a Housing Issue, Not a Crime
/in Announcements, News, Policy Homeless, Housing AffordabilityHAC 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