After Stanton Pressure, Trump Administration Backtracks on Deep Cuts to Homelessness Funding

WASHINGTON, D.C.—After U.S. Congressman Greg Stanton (D-AZ) sounded the alarm, Donald Trump’s Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) temporarily withdrew its controversial plan to overhaul the federal Continuum of Care grant program. “This is a win, but this Administration's attack on proven housing programs isn't over. I'll continue fighting to keep roofs over families heads and expand access to affordable housing,” Stanton said. Stanton previously sent a letter to HUD Secretary Scott Turner, urging him to rescind guidance that cuts federal funding for proven Housing First models by more than half, warning “the sudden and significant changes to longstanding federal policy represent a near-unworkable challenge to local governments, as well as housing developers and investors.” He held a press conference today with Tempe Mayor Corey Woods, Tempe Vice Mayor Doreen Garlid and organizations that administer Continuum of Care funding to highlight the serious implications a decision like this would have on communities across Maricopa County.