On February 16, five Democratic Senate leaders wrote to HUD Secretary Scott Turner, noting that they were “deeply alarmed and troubled” by the administration’s termination of the Department’s probationary employees. The letter also notes the Senators’ concerns regarding media reports that the administration plans to reduce HUD’s overall staffing level by 50 percent.
A copy of the letter is available here. PHADA will continue to keep members updated regarding the latest HUD staffing news through Breaking News, social media, and eBlasts. Interested members may also consult the most recent edition of the Advocate, which includes an article on HUD staffing and capacity issues.
Senators signing the letter include:
- Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Appropriations Subcommittee
- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Ranking Member of the Transportation, HUD, and Related Agencies (T-HUD) Subcommittee of the Appropriations Committee
- Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Banking Committee
- Sen. Tina Smith (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Housing, Transportation, and Community Development Subcommittee of the Banking Committee
- Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Minority Leader