Resources for Shifting Federal Policy Landscape
APA is actively monitoring what is happening in the federal landscape. We are listening and engaging with experts to assess impacts on planners and planning to help navigate uncertainty.
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This resource hub is your one-stop location for the latest federal policy updates that will impact planning, policy analysis, and tools to help continue the important planning work our communities need.
What's Happening
Latest News
- House Moves Major Tax Bill Forward
- Tackling Uncertainty: Congressionally Directed Spending Requests
- Trump Budget Proposes Cuts to Key Housing, Community Development Programs
Federal Policy Updates
House Moves Major Tax Bill Forward
May 12, 2025Tackling Uncertainty: Congressionally Directed Spending Requests
May 7, 2025Trump Budget Proposes Cuts to Key Housing, Community Development Programs
April 28, 2025What’s Next for Transportation Policy?
FEMA Waives Equity, Climate Requirements for Local Mitigation Plans
April 17, 2025New Standards Issued for Regional Economic Development Plans
April 7, 2025FEMA Suspends Key Pre-Disaster Mitigation Funding
April 2, 2025USDOT Announces Updated Safe Streets for All Grant Notice
Housing
Transportation
- USDOT Announces Updated Safe Streets for All Grant Notice
- DOT Rescinds Guidance to States — Here's What It Means for Planners
Climate and disaster recovery
- FEMA Waives Equity, Climate Requirements for Local Mitigation Plans
- FEMA Suspends Key Pre-Disaster Mitigation Funding
- EPA Announces Sweeping Deregulatory Agenda
- Understanding What Environmental Review Executive Orders Mean for Planning
More federal news
- Tackling Uncertainty: Congressionally Directed Spending Requests
- Trump Budget Proposes Cuts to Key Housing, Community Development Programs
- New Standards Issued for Regional Economic Development Plans
- Continuing Resolution Averts Shutdown
- New Executive Order Targets Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI)
What You Can Do
Amidst an uncertain political environment, planners still have the expertise and insights necessary to help their communities navigate through disruption. From guidance on where to look for and leverage state funding opportunities, to communicating on-the-ground impacts of funding decisions to your congressional delegation, below you'll find an ongoing list of resources and ways you can take action.
Engage with Congress
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Find Financial Tools
Taking inventory of all allowable financial tools and programs available is the first step in developing a funding strategy that supports the production, preservation, and improvement of the local housing supply. Here are four tips to explore the wide variety of financial tools available, and a look at how some communities are already using these tips to their advantage.
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Leverage State Funding
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Prepare, Respond, and Take Action
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Join the Planners' Advocacy Network
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Many communities are struggling to anticipate and respond to potential cuts in federal grant funding. What can you do to help? Explore seven actions for planners facing insecure federal funding.
What is Community Planning?
Want to effectively communicate the value of planning to your elected officials? Print a copy of the "What is Community Planning?" one-pager to bring to meetings with policymakers or other external partners.