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.
Trump Administration Proposes to Eliminate Most Rural Housing Programs
/in PolicyRegister for HAC’s webinar overview of Trump Administration’s BudgetThe Administration’s first full budget request, released on May 23, would eliminate all USDA rural housing programs except tenant aid, loan guarantees, […]
Moises Loza's Statement on Proposed USDA Rural Development Reorganization
/in PolicyStatement from Moises Loza, Housing Assistance Council Executive Director in Response to the Administration’s Proposal to Reorganize USDA Rural Development Moises Loza, HAC’s Executive DirectorSince 1971, the Housing Assistance Council […]
FY17 Spending Agreement Supports USDA and HUD Housing
/in PolicyThe omnibus spending bill for FY17, announced on May 1, provides full funding for USDA and HUD housing programs. It rejects the cuts in these programs proposed by the Trump […]
Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Issues Formed
/in PolicyA new Interagency Task Force on Agriculture and Rural Prosperity was created by an Executive Order signed by President Donald Trump on April 25, 2017. The task force will “identify […]
Sonny Perdue Becomes Agriculture Secretary
/in PolicyFormer Georgia governor Sonny Perdue was sworn in as Secretary of Agriculture on April 25, 2017, after an 87-11 Senate confirmation vote on April 24. USDA’s announcement and profile of […]