As the country faces a homelessness and housing crisis, there are plans to reshape a decades-old initiative, commonly known as HUD .

Here's what you need to know about the proposal to cut funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development also known as HUD.

What is HUD?

HUD is a federal agency that keeps people housed. So they manage programs, like rental assistance, support for people experiencing homelessness,

How could a new proposal affect HUD recipients?

The proposal would stop rental assistance programs after two years. Currently, there is no time limit.

Why is this proposal being opposed?

HUD Secretary Scott Turner says that policies like time limits will fix fraud in public housing and Section 8 voucher programs.

In an AP article, Turner said, “It’s broken and

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