Schumer Says Senate Plan Would Reverse Most DOGE HUD Cuts, Boost THUD Funding

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Schumer told a CAP forum that the budget "we’re working on right now" would restore most DOGE cuts to HUD and raise many programs above prior-year levels.
The Senate Appropriations Committee has proposed increasing FY2026 Transportation-HUD funding by $5 billion over FY2025, but final bill text is not yet public.
DOGE says it has identified $215 billion in 'waste' cuts, $115 billion of which Congress has already enacted through a rescissions bill; Republicans say a new rescissions package is still planned but delayed.

Many X users supportive of fiscal conservatism argue that reversing DOGE's HUD cuts undermines efforts to eliminate government waste, viewing it as a return to unchecked spending that burdens taxpayers without improving efficiency.
Progressive voices on X celebrate Schumer's plan as a vital step to protect affordable housing programs, emphasizing how DOGE's reductions disproportionately harm low-income families and exacerbate the housing crisis.
Some bipartisan-leaning commentators on X highlight the claimed Senate support as evidence of pragmatic politics, suggesting that transportation infrastructure needs transcend party lines and could lead to more collaborative funding deals.
Economic analysts on X point out that boosting THUD funding by $5 billion could stimulate job growth in construction and transit sectors, but warn it might fuel inflation if not offset by other savings.
Skeptics on X question the longevity of these reversals, noting that ongoing GOP pushback and potential veto threats could force compromises, turning the bill into a temporary win rather than a permanent policy shift.

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