ACT NOW to Prevent Severe HUD Cuts
Although the House and Senate did not take up the Administration’s disastrous proposals to cut funding for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), we cannot let up the pressure. Congress is proposing irresponsibly low levels of funding.
We need you to raise your voice TODAY to advocate for a budget that provides resources for evidence-based practices to scale.
Advocacy Materials
Use the materials below to customize your messages to Congress.
3 Key Ways to Advocate Today:
Call your lawmakers’ D.C. offices.
- The Capitol Hill switchboard is (202) 224-3121. A switchboard operator will connect you directly with the House or Senate office you request. Don’t know what to say? Please use this script or change it to convey your own message.
- Phone script: “Homelessness is at a historic high, and our community needs your support! I urge you to support $4.92 billion for HUD’s Homeless Assistance Grants programs, which play a critical role in efforts to prevent and end homelessness in our district/state.”
- Tailor with examples of why this funding is so important. Provide data if you can of what increased funds would mean in your community and what the impact of the President’s budget proposals would be.
- Share success stories of people who have been directly impacted by these programs—this will help lawmakers see how their policy decisions impact real people.
- Please be sure to provide your name and address so the staff know you are a constituent, take you seriously, and will send you a written response.
Send a personalized email to your lawmaker’s office.
- If you already have a staff contact or email address for your Member of Congress’ office, please email them directly instead of using the form. Lawmakers are more likely to pay attention to emails that include personal details. Create your own e-mail using the information provided in this message and customize it with specific details on potential impact for your organization and community.
- Please be sure to provide your name and address so the staff know you are a constituent, take you seriously, and will send you a written response.
Fill out the Alliance’s online advocacy form on this page.
Enter your name, address, and email address, and a sample message will be sent to your Members of Congress. Please customize this email if possible!
