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Government Shutdown Ends After 43 days—USDA Receives Full Year Funding
On November 12, 2025, after 43 days of the federal government being shut down, President Trump signed into law legislation that temporarily reopens the government until January 30, 2026.
Government Shutdown? Here’s What It Means for Affordable Housing Residents
When the federal government shuts down, many services and programs can be delayed or disrupted because agencies stop non-essential activities until funding is approved. NHLP explains what this means for tenants in housing supported by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) or the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) rural housing programs, and outlines what renters should know and what to do.
White House Weighs National Housing Emergency as Affordability Crisis Deepens
Economic growth could be around the corner in 2026, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. But with rising rents and scarce supply, the administration is weighing a national housing emergency to tackle affordability head-on.