Congress is making decisions right now that could impact your housing – and the lives of thousands of families across the country. While both the House and Senate have advanced spending plans that mostly avoid the massive cuts proposed by the Trump administration, serious threats remain. 

By October 1, Congress must finalize a federal funding agreement for the next year. Without enough funding or delays in the process, families in our region and nationwide could lose the homes they rely on. This includes the Housing Choice Vouchers that help millions afford safe, stable housing.  

At the same time, some federal officials have proposed imposing arbitrary work requirements and time limits on U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rental assistance programs. These changes would destabilize housing for millions of families and undermine the long-term success of rental assistance programs.

We need your voice TODAY to protect these vital resources and reject punitive policies that would harm our communities.

Take Action Now

• Sign Our Letter Opposing Harmful Policy Changes – While work requirements and time limits are not included in the current spending proposals, these harmful policies could be introduced through administrative rulemaking. Add your name to our constituent letter opposing any future efforts to impose these restrictions on housing assistance. https://www.brhp.org/petition

• Call and Email Your Members of Congress – Use the talking points below to make a short 2-minute phone call and follow up with an email using the template below advocating for full funding of the Housing Choice Voucher program. https://www.congress.gov/members/find-your-member 

Talking Points for Your Message to Congress

• Congress must fully fund the Housing Choice Voucher program in the FY26 spending plan. That means at least $35.65 billion to renew all existing voucher contracts, including Emergency Housing Vouchers. 

• Housing assistance works. It lifts families out of poverty, improves health outcomes, helps children succeed in school, and provides the stability people need to pursue work and opportunity. 

• This is personal. Share what housing assistance means to you, your family, or your community. Your story can make a powerful impact. 

Together, we can make sure that families maintain stable housing. Every family deserves a place to call home.  

Thank you for using your voice. 

Sample Message to Members of Congress

Subject: Please Protect Housing Assistance – Fully Fund Vouchers in FY26 

Dear [Representative/Senator Last Name], 

I’m writing to urge you to fully fund the Housing Choice Voucher program in the upcoming FY26 federal budget. This program is a lifeline for millions of families –including mine –who rely on it to afford safe, stable housing. 

Without full funding, thousands of families will lose their homes, and many more will be left waiting for help. I’m asking you to support at least $35.65 billion to renew all existing housing voucher contracts in the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development budget, including Emergency Housing Vouchers. 

[Add your own personal example of why the Housing Choice Voucher program is essential to you] 

Please stand up for housing stability. Every family deserves a place to call home.  

Sincerely,

[Your Full Name] 

[Your City, State]