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While critics voiced displeasure with the decision to end the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Act, HUD Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson said, "We want to do things that make sense.”

HUD Secretary Dr. Benjamin Carson said the Obama-era regulation was “unworkable and ultimately a waste of time” for many cities.

Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian Brooks said the new Community Reinvestment Act is a “powerful tool” in supporting underserved populations.

The Trump Administration “continues to deliver” on promises of creating greater economic opportunities, HUD Secretary Benjamin Carson said.

The Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee said the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s ability to carry out its mission would be “seriously compromised” if it moves forward with the proposed changes to the disparate impact standard.

United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson recently appeared at the Bipartisan Policy Center to discuss initiatives tied to health and housing. Watch the full 45-minute video here.

After months of delays, Brian Montgomery’s nomination for Assistant Secretary for Housing-Federal Housing Commissioner, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, has finally been approved by the Senate by a vote of 74-23. “I’m honored to have the opportunity to ...

HUD has announced it will be seeking public comment on whether its 2013 Disparate Impact Regulation is consistent with a more recent 2015 Supreme Court ruling that clarifies liability as it pertains to disparate impact claims. "HUD remains committed to ...

On Thursday, it was reported that U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Illinois) has placed a blanket hold on all nominations for vacant positions within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Sen. Duckworth made this move after not receiving a ...

The Department of Housing and Urban Development on Thursday announced a new series of initiatives designed to crack down on sexual harassment across the housing landscape, working in partnership with the Department of Justice (DOJ). This new push will encompass ...