Protect HUD Housing Support and Disaster Recovery Programs
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers essential programs and services that support individuals and communities, including:
- Assistance for first-time home buyers
- Rental subsidies for low-income Americans
- Homelessness prevention programs
- Aid to communities expand their housing supply
- Funds for disaster recovery
- Protection against housing discrimination
DOGE’s sweeping cuts to crucial federal agencies are now is affecting HUD, with up to 50% staffing cuts, field office closures, fair housing agency cuts, and widespread grant cancellations. Furthermore, the proposed GOP budget will cause a funding shortfall for Section 8 vouchers, which is projected to cause over 280,000 households to lose voucher access.
DOGE’s strategy of slashing staffing, grant funds, and office leases is a back door way to hobble agencies without formal legislative budget cuts. On February 20th, 25 Senators signed a letter of objection to DOGE’s plans for HUD, requesting clarification and justification for a slew of destructive plans and actions already taken and planned by DOGE. All members of Congress must join these senators in pushing back against DOGE actions and budget cuts to protect HUD and the critical housing services it provides.
Contacts for this topic:
Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [CITY, ZIP].
I’m calling to urge [REP/SEN NAME] to oppose DOGE’s unlawful attacks on the Department of Housing and Urban Development. HUD programs are critical to keeping people housed and communities safe. Congress must demand the immediate restoration of HUD staffing and grant funding and the reopening of field offices and reject any budget cuts to this essential agency.
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