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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has decided to revise its residency requirements for FHA-insured mortgages.
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HUD cancels $4 million in DEI contracts under new task force initiative

Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced that Secretary Scott Turner has canceled $4 million in contracts related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
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HUD forms DOGE Task Force to oversee spending efficiency

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the formation of a new task force aimed at scrutinizing its financial practices.
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Secretary Turner announces termination of Biden-era AFFH rule

Today, Secretary Scott Turner of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the termination of the 2021 Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule, introduced during the Biden administration.
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HUD halts enforcement of gender identity rule under Secretary Scott Turner

Secretary Scott Turner has directed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to stop enforcement actions related to a 2016 rule concerning gender identity in housing programs.
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HUD allocates $2.5M for hurricane-affected states

Under the leadership of Secretary Scott Turner, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has allocated nearly $2.5 million in Rapid Unsheltered Survivor Housing (RUSH) funding to assist those affected by recent hurricanes and...
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HUD criticizes Asheville's disaster relief plan over DEI criteria

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner has voiced disapproval over the inclusion of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) criteria in Asheville's draft disaster relief plan for Hurricane Helene.
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HUD simplifies disaster recovery process with updated universal notice

U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner has announced a new initiative to streamline the department's disaster recovery processes.
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HUD recovers misplaced funds; ends DEI contracts

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner appeared on Fox & Friends to discuss several significant changes at HUD.
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Secretary Turner halts enforcement of gender identity rule at HUD

Secretary Scott Turner has directed the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to cease enforcement actions concerning the 2016 rule, "Equal Access in Accordance With an Individual’s Gender Identity in Community Planning and...
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Scott Turner discusses policy changes on The Charlie Kirk Show

Secretary Scott Turner recently appeared on The Charlie Kirk Show to discuss various initiatives aimed at revising policies within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).
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Scott Turner confirmed as new HUD Secretary by Senate

Scott Turner has been confirmed as the 19th Secretary of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) following a Senate vote of 55-44.
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HUD Secretary discusses ending housing regulation on 'Kudlow

U.S. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner appeared on Fox Business Network's 'Kudlow' to discuss the termination of the Obama-Biden Era Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule.
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Innovative Housing Showcase returns amid US independence celebrations

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the return of its Innovative Housing Showcase, set to take place from May 30 to June 1 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This year's event will commemorate significant...
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Federal task force aims to use federal lands for affordable housing

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner and U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) Secretary Doug Burgum have announced a Joint Task Force aimed at utilizing federal lands for affordable housing development.
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Scott Turner confirmed as HUD Secretary amid bipartisan support

Scott Turner has been confirmed as the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) by the United States Senate.
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HUD recovers $1.9 billion misplaced under Biden administration

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the recovery of $1.9 billion in funds that were previously misplaced.
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Foreclosure relief extended for Californians hit by wildfires

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced a 90-day extension of its foreclosure moratorium on Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured single-family mortgages in Los Angeles County, California.
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Biden-Harris administration allocates $3.6 billion for national homelessness assistance

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the allocation of nearly $3.6 billion in Continuum of Care (CoC) program awards.
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Hud ranked among top agencies for employee and customer experience

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has been recognized as a top ten federal agency for employee and customer experience.
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