3/17 Update on Federal Budget and BRHP Housing Assistance

On March 14, 2025, Congress passed a new continuing resolution spending plan to avert a federal government shutdown. To reaffirm, we are not anticipating any disruption to our ability to provide housing assistance to the over 4,388 families we serve at this time. We will continue to provide updates as new information is available.

With the passing of the new spending plan, funding will be extended through September 30, 2025 —the end of the federal fiscal year, allowing for focus and planning to shift to FY 2026.

The continuing resolution passed by Congress included additional funding for Tenant Based Rental Assistance (like the Housing Choice Voucher program) in an effort to maintain current service levels. Once again, we do not anticipate a disruption in BRHP services at this time.

Beyond September, the long-term outlook for federal funding remains unclear. However, rental assistance programs have not been a primary target for budget cuts so far. It is important that decision-makers hear from the communities they serve about the critical need for sustained and increased funding for housing assistance in order to ensure that remains the case. 

We encourage you to contact your Congressional representatives and the Secretary of HUD to advocate for full funding to renew all existing HCV program contracts. You can find their contact information below. 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter – BRHP remains committed to supporting you and will continue to provide updates via email, social media, and on our website as new information becomes available. 

Senate approves funding bill hours before shutdown deadline, sending to Trump for signature – Associated Press

Maryland Congressional Delegation

Senators

ANGELA D. ALSOBROOKS, U.S. Senator from Maryland

(202) 224-4524

Contact: Share your opinion – Senator Angela Alsobrooks

CHRISTOPHER VAN HOLLEN, JR., Esq., U.S. Senator from Maryland

(202) 224-4654

Contact: Email Senator Van Hollen | U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen

Representatives serving the Baltimore Region

ANDREW P. HARRIS, M.D., U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District (Cecil, Kent, QueenAnne’s, Caroline, Talbot, Dorchester, Wicomico, Worcester & Somerset counties; & parts of Baltimore, Carroll & Harford counties), Maryland)

(202) 225-5311

Contact: Address Lookup | Congressman Andy Harris

JOHN A. OLSZEWSKI, JR., U.S. Representative, 2nd Congressional District (parts of Baltimore County, Baltimore City, & Carroll County), Maryland

(202) 225-3061

Contact: Address Lookup | Representative Johnny Olszewski

SARAH K. ELFRETH, U.S. Representative, 3rd Congressional District (parts of Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, & Montgomery counties, & Baltimore City), Maryland

(202) 225-4016

Contact: Address Lookup | Representative Sarah Elfreth

GLENN F. IVEY, Esq., U.S. Representative, 4th Congressional District (parts of Anne Arundel & Prince George’s counties), Maryland

(202) 225-8699

Contact: Address Lookup | Congressman Glenn Ivey

STENY HAMILTON HOYER, Esq, U.S. Representative, 5th Congressional District (Calvert, Charles, St. Mary’s counties, & parts of Anne Arundel & Prince George’s counties), Maryland

(202) 225-4131

Contact: Address Lookup | Congressman Steny Hoyer

KWEISI MFUME, U.S. Representative, 7th Congressional District (parts of Baltimore City & Baltimore County), Maryland

(202) 225-4741

Contact: Address Lookup | Representative Kweisi Mfume

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

SCOTT TURNER, Secretary

(202) 708-1112

Contact: Webform Contact

JEFFREY D. LITTLE, General Deputy Assistant Secretary for Housing

(202) 708-2601

Contact: jeffrey.d.little@hud.gov

Not sure who represents you, want to confirm or look up additional information? You can use your address to find your representatives and find additional information at these links: U.S. Senate, U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development leadership.