60,000 Americans at Risk of Losing Homes Without Congress Action

Derek Jenkins
Published Apr 21, 2025


The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has alerted that 60,000 Americans who are escaping homelessness or domestic violence may lose their rental help by next year’s end if Congress doesn't step in.

When Daniris Espinal moved into her new Brooklyn apartment, she found solace in its walls, a sanctuary paid through a federal program aiding 60,000 families and individuals like her escaping harsh conditions. 

However, this support, created in 2021 with a $5 billion fund from the American Rescue Plan Act, is drying up sooner than anticipated due to rising rents.

This program’s cessation could revoke the housing security of thousands, undoing their progress toward stability. Without additional funding, the future seems bleak. 

Congressional actions could secure further funding, but with a current focus on reducing federal spendings, this is an uphill battle despite efforts from supportive lawmakers like Democratic Rep. Maxine Waters.

Among those affected is Espinal, and her daughters, who escaped a controlling and abusive marriage, only to face the immense challenge of providing for her family without steady income or housing security. 

The voucher program was a lifeline for them, offering not just a roof over their heads but a pathway to rebuild their lives.

As this critical aid hangs in the balance, individuals like Espinal are preparing for the worst, hoping not to lose everything they've worked so hard to achieve.

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