H.R. 9170: Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2027

The bill outlines financial allocations for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the fiscal year 2027, aiming to enhance operations and support various infrastructure, safety, and housing initiatives. Below is a detailed summary of the key provisions:

Transportation Funding

The bill allocates a total of approximately $269.86 million for various transportation programs, broken down as follows:

• $160 million for administrative expenses.
• $15 million dedicated to airport research.
• $42 million towards technology research, which includes $6 million specifically for airfield technology.
• $15 million aimed at developing air service in small communities.

Additionally, the bill sets aside $209.6 million for safety and infrastructure programs, which includes:

• $202 million for research on automated driving.
• $7.6 million for the national driver register.

There is an emphasis on safety compliance and limitations on spending as it relates to highway and transit programs.

Housing Funding

The funding directed towards housing includes:

• $125 million for competitive grants specifically for Native American housing projects that focus on construction and rehabilitation.
• $500 million allocated for the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, which is intended to support affordable housing.
• $4.16 billion for homeless assistance through the McKinney-Vento Act.

Management and Compliance

In terms of management for these programs, the bill lays out:

• Conditions for grant eligibility and the requirement for capacity certifications from applicants.
• Flexibility to reallocate funds in a competitive grant process.
• Restrictions on the use of funds for certain legal activities or investigations related to the Fair Housing Act.

Oversight and Accountability

The bill introduces measures for public housing agencies, stating that those failing to meet agreement conditions may face corrective actions. It also specifies that certain rental assistance agreements cannot be renewed after September 30, 2030, and rescinds unobligated balances from various housing programs.

Relevant Companies

• ALGT - Allegiant Travel Company may be impacted by funding allocated towards small community air service development.
• UAL - United Airlines Holdings could benefit from the airport grants and research into airfield technology.
• AMZN - Amazon.com, Inc. may be indirectly impacted due to its logistics and infrastructure needs related to transportation funding.