So I want to explain to you some of the changes that the Trump administration is eyeing and attempting to affect Section 8 residents. The first part of this is that The House Appropriations Bill is seeking to cut the total amount of funds to public housing authorities to spend on Section 8 vouchers by at least $2 billion. And not only that, but their bill, there is a provision in there that would allow NYCHAs and public housing authorities across the country to raise rents on people above that 30% income threshold. (56:30–56:57)
CLAIM
Asserts that the House Appropriations Bill proposes a $2 billion cut to Section 8 funding.
This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.
