Rep. Cisneros Leads Letter to HUD Demanding Action For Families at Risk of Homelessness

Washington, DC - Rep. Gil Cisneros led his Democratic colleagues in a letter to the Department of Housing And Urban Development (HUD) demanding action to protect families receiving Emergency Housing Vouchers (EHV) from the risk of homelessness. With the end of the year drawing nearer, HUD has still not released guidance for the implementation of FY26 funding for the program.

"Tenants, landlords, and public housing authorities all rely on HUD's implementation notice to ensure a smooth continuation of housing assistance payments," said Rep. Gil Cisneros. "This program has proven instrumental in keeping vulnerable populations-including seniors and people with disabilities-housed. Any interruption in housing assistance risks leaving families out on the street and tarnishing the EHV program's proven record of success. HUD must immediately respond with the date it intends to release the implementation notice, to keep currently assisted families housed and protect them from the risk of homelessness."

Rep. Gil Cisneros previously co-sponsored the Supporting Upgraded Property Projects and Lending for Yards (SUPPLY) Act and the More Homes on the Market Act. He also joined his colleagues in passing the bipartisan, bicameral 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act this year.

Full text of the letter is available here.

Rep. Cisneros is a member of the House Committee on Small Business, the Ranking Member on the Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure, and on the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations. He is a member of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and serves on its leadership team as the Freshman Representative.

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