NEW YORK STATE RURAL ADVOCATES

Despite dramatic spending cuts proposed by the Trump Administration, legislative leaders in Washington have come to an agreement that will fund the federal government for the balance of FY 2017 at levels similar to FY 2016.  While still underfunding many important affordable housing programs, advocates across the board are applauding this agreement and see it as a hopeful sign for future appropriations. The charts below compare the final FY 2017 appropriations with the 2016 final, President Obama’s proposed FY 2017 budget and the House and Senate budget resolutions for the current year.  We extend our thanks to Bob Rapoza and the National Rural Housing Coalition for these charts.

The next big test will come late this summer as Congress and the President must agree on a FY 2018 spending plan before the October 1^st deadline.  NYS Rural Advocates will be working over the summer to make sure that the Upstate New York Congressional delegation understands the impact of HUD and USDA programs on the communities they represent.  We hope you will join us in that effort.