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FEDERALhearing transcript
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Hearing on the 2022 Budget for the Department of Housing and Urban Development

Original title: U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT'S FISCAL YEAR 2022 BUDGET

January 1, 2021

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing sets the stage for federal funding allocations that determine the availability of public housing, homelessness assistance, and housing affordability programs for millions of Americans in the 2022 .

Who is mentioned in the record

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

The department's operational funding and program budgets for the 2022 fiscal year are determined by the outcome of this budget process.

Individuals experiencing homelessness

Federal funding levels discussed in this budget impact the resources available for homelessness assistance programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on the Budget held a hearing on June 23, 2021, to review the proposed 2022 budget for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Secretary Marcia Fudge testified before the committee regarding the department's funding priorities and current housing challenges in the United States.

Key Facts

  • The hearing took place on June 23, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
  • The hearing focused on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Fiscal Year 2022 budget request.
  • The committee operated under hybrid hearing rules, allowing for both in-person and remote participation.
  • Approximately 600,000 Americans experience homelessness on any given night, according to statements made during the hearing.
  • The hearing was conducted in compliance with House Resolution 965 and House Resolution 8 regarding remote proceedings.

Why It Matters

This hearing sets the stage for federal funding allocations that determine the availability of public housing, homelessness assistance, and housing affordability programs for millions of Americans in the 2022 .

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?
The purpose was to review and discuss the proposed budget for the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the 2022 .
Who testified at the hearing?
Marcia Fudge, the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, provided testimony.

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Hybrid Hearing Procedures

The document highlights the formalization of hybrid congressional proceedings in response to the 117th Congress regulations.

Connected Entities

personJason SmithRanking Member of the House Committee on the BudgetMap →
organizationHouse Committee on the BudgetCongressional committee overseeing the federal budget processMap →
organizationU.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentFederal agency responsible for national housing policyMap →
personJohn A. YarmuthChairman of the House Committee on the BudgetMap →
personMarcia FudgeSecretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentMap →

Sources

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www.govinfo.gov

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