Rep. Pete Aguilar Opposes FY26 THUD Bill, Citing Housing Crisis Concerns

Opposition to the FY26 THUD Bill

• ❌ Rep. Pete Aguilar opposes the FY26 THUD Bill, stating it's a missed opportunity for bipartisan action on the cost of living crisis and housing crisis.
• 🎯 The bill is criticized for making it harder for families to buy homes, get ahead, and thrive in their communities.

Impact of Funding Cuts on Housing

• 📉 Aguilar highlights how the Trump administration's cuts have led to the discontinuation of emergency housing voucher programs, citing constituent stories like Wendy Alvarez and Leslanne Heathcoat Malloy.
• 🏠 These cuts are directly contributing to families losing housing assistance and facing potential homelessness.
• 💰 The bill cuts over a billion dollars from affordable housing at a time when families are struggling with rent and homeownership.

Proposed Solutions and Priorities

• 💡 Instead of eliminating funding for programs like the Home Investment Partnership Program, the focus should be on making it easier to build homes and lower costs.
• 🇺🇸 Aguilar emphasizes the importance of federal dollars lifting up families and communities, contrasting this with playing politics on issues like hosting the Olympics and World Cup.
• 🚀 Successful hosting of major international events like the Olympics and World Cup requires necessary transit investments to ensure safety and showcase American prosperity.
• 🤝 Aguilar urges colleagues to work in good faith to amend the bill and make it a better funding measure.