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Mayors Urge Congress to Protect Critical Housing Programs

Washington, D.C.— On Friday, the White House released its FY2027 budget proposal, which includes significant funding cuts to numerous programs that have long been critical for American cities. In particular, it would cut or fully eliminate several housing programs such as the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program, along with

Mayors Urge Congress to Reject Proposed Cuts to Hollow Out Programs Critical to American Cities

Washington, D.C.— Today, the White House released its FY2026 budget proposal, which includes significant funding cuts to numerous programs that have long been critical for American cities. In particular, it calls for fully eliminating the Community Development Block Grant Program and the HOME Investment Partnership Program. In response, USCM President Columbus (OH) Mayor Andrew Ginther released