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Lawmakers Boost HUD Funding, Reject Trump's Budget Cuts

1/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Lawmakers rejected the White House's proposed cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development budget.
The House passed a spending package that increases HUD funding to about $84.2 billion.
The House voted 341-88 against U.S. President Donald Trump's request to halve HUD's budget.
The Senate must still approve the funding, and critics argued the cuts would worsen homelessness.

History

Historical Context

The Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson, established HUD to address urban poverty and housing needs, allocating $3 billion for urban renewal and public housing. This marked a significant shift in federal housing policy, introducing rent subsidies and emphasizing private construction for low-income housing. The recent budget discussions reflect ongoing debates about federal support for housing and homelessness.

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Story summary

Lawmakers rejected the White House's proposed cuts to the Department of Housing and Urban Development budget.
The House passed a spending package that increases HUD funding to about $84.2 billion.
The House voted 341-88 against U.S. President Donald Trump's request to halve HUD's budget.
The Senate must still approve the funding, and critics argued the cuts would worsen homelessness.

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