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PHADA, Others Write to Appropriators to Urge Adequate Funding

Congress Faces March 14 Deadline

Congress opted to defer action on a final FY 25 budget until mid-March even though the deadline was last October 1. The March 14 deadline is now just a little more than one month away. As a result of the impending date, lawmakers have begun to consider top-line amounts for various domestic discretionary accounts. They will then divide up those funds to the dozen subcommittees that fund government accounts annually. In the meantime, PHADA has been working with other industry groups (CLPHA, NAHRO, and the MTW Collaborative) in joint efforts to advocate for adequate funding. A copy of our correspondence sent to Capitol Hill appropriators today can be accessed here.

In light of the congressional deliberations, it is essential that housing professionals also communicate with their own elected officials. This is a critical time to ensure that affordable housing programs receive the funding needed to continue serving families. PHADA is urging members to advocate now with their members of Congress for funding equal to at least at the Senate’s proposed level.

 

Please Act Now!

Contact your elected officials today about the need for adequate funding. A breakdown of the House and Senate bills’ major provisions on housing accounts can be found in our Position Paper. The Senate’s version allocates $78.2 billion for HUD programs, an overall 11.5 percent increase from FY 24, including a vital 12 percent increase for the Housing Choice Voucher program. In contrast, the House proposed only $64.8 billion, a 7.5 percent decrease.

Thank you for your help.

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