Rep. Frank Mrvan Criticizes GOP HUD Budget for Threatening Affordable Housing

Opposition to the FY26 HUD Appropriations Bill

• ❌ Ranking Member Frank Mrvan expresses strong opposition to the Fiscal Year 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill.
• ⚠️ He argues that the bill's reckless cuts threaten affordable housing opportunities for American families, seniors, veterans, and working individuals.

Impact on Affordable Housing

• 🏠 Cuts to HOME funding are highlighted as directly harming Indiana's first district, where it has supported housing for working families and veterans.
• 📉 A $770 million cut to Section 8 housing vouchers is predicted to increase evictions nationwide due to rising rents and limited housing options.
• ⚖️ Slashing legal aid and fair housing funds will make it more difficult for working families to maintain their housing.
• 🏘️ A 17% cut to public housing funding will severely impact agencies in cities like Gary, Hammond, and Michigan City, affecting their ability to provide safe and affordable housing.

Concerns with Transportation Funding

• 🏗️ While acknowledging continued funding for programs like BUILD and CRISI, Mrvan is concerned about using Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds as replacements for annual appropriations.
• ⏳ He states that this practice will elongate project timelines and increase costs for critical infrastructure modernization projects.
• 📈 Maintaining a healthy funding pipeline is essential for ongoing transportation network improvements.

Mrvan's Congressional Goals

• 🎯 Mrvan entered Congress to improve constituents' lives, reduce the cost of living, assist vulnerable populations, and enhance community standards of life.
• 📉 He believes this bill will exacerbate challenges for those already facing hardship, rather than improving their lives.