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WASHINGTON, D.C. — May 12, 2026…Today, House Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD), and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chairman Steve Womack (AR-3) led a public hearing on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Fiscal Year 2027 budget request with Secretary Scott Turner serving as witness.

Chairman Womack delivered the following remarks during the hearing, “We share a common goal: constraining costs, promoting housing affordability, and serving our most vulnerable citizens. HUD's FY27 request is $62 billion in new budget authority, a reduction of about $15 billion below the FY26 enacted level. A significant portion of the proposed savings come from eliminating programs like CDBG, HOME, and self-sufficiency initiatives—programs that have strong bipartisan support among our Members. Our markup may reflect some differences with the budget request as we weigh Member input. […] Our shared goal is to make HUD's programs as effective as possible—creating opportunity for citizens to prosper while ensuring a responsible safety net for those who need it. Mr. Secretary, the work you are doing matters. This subcommittee is a partner in getting it right.”

Chairman Womack’s full remarks as prepared are available HERE.

A video of Chairman Womack’s opening remarks is available HERE.

A video of Chairman Womack’s questions for Secretary Turner can be found HERE.

A full recording of the hearing is available HERE.

Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) has represented Arkansas’s Third Congressional District since 2011. He is a member of the House Appropriations Committee.

womack.house.gov

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