Congressional leaders overnight released text of a $1.7 trillion spending package to keep the government funded through next September. Lawmakers failed, however, to make permanent critical disaster rebuilding aid.

The Section 4 program is to develop the capacity and technical capabilities of Community Development Corporations (CDCs) and Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs).

The fiscal year 2023 omnibus appropriations bill just released by Congress includes strong funding levels for many affordable housing and community development programs, which is particularly important given the impact inflation has had on people across the country.