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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. […]
Updated – Infrastructure Proposal Includes Housing, Broadband and a new Rural Partnership Program
/in Policy Economic Development, Federal Funding, InfrastructureUPDATED March 31, 2021, 6:00 pm – The Biden administration released a sweeping infrastructure proposal today that includes both housing and rural economic development. Titled “The American Jobs Plan,” the proposal includes […]
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 […]