Our country is experiencing the worst housing emergency since at least the great depression. From big cities to small towns and rural communities, families are struggling to pay their rent or mortgage, and far too many are living on the brink of eviction. Millions of Americans are homeless, living on the brink of homelessness, or unable to provide basic necessities to cover their housing costs. People feel abandoned by government and hopeless for any change. Local governments do not have the financial resources to fix this crisis.
In the face of this crisis, President Trump is proposing to slash the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) budget by $33.6 billion, or a whopping 44%. These cuts will eliminate or reduce funding for re-housing unhoused people, essential vouchers that make housing more affordable, funds for aging public housing and key resources for remediation of lead, mold and essential repairs needed for existing homes across this country.
These cuts must be stopped. They will be literally catastrophic for our country.
I urge Congress to oppose any cuts to HUD, and instead to increase funding for affordable housing and homeless programs, expand investments for public housing, housing vouchers and a national Whole and Healthy Home Repair program. These essential resources for our families and communities can be effectively funded by ensuring that private equity and corporate landlords pay their fair share.
Thanks for your consideration.
First sent on July 7 by Jess Craven
