Repeal Community Development Block Grants Act of 2025
- Bill Number
- H.R. 1133
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 1
- Policy Area
- Housing and Community Development
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2025-02-07: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- Last Updated
- 2026-01-23T18:37:23Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the Legislation
The Repeal Community Development Block Grants Act of 2025 aims to eliminate specific federal grants that support community development projects, such as housing rehabilitation, infrastructure improvements, and economic development initiatives. By repealing these grants, the bill seeks to reduce federal spending on such programs.
Key Provisions
- Repeal of Specific Sections: The bill amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 by repealing Section 101 and Sections 103 through 122 of Title I (codified at 42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.). These sections establish and govern the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which provides flexible funding to state and local governments.
- Effective Date: The repeals take effect on October 1, 2025, allowing time for a transition from the current fiscal year.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Elimination of the CDBG Program: This introduces a major change by completely abolishing the CDBG program, which has been a key source of federal block grants since 1974. Previously, these grants allowed recipients (like cities and counties) to use funds with some flexibility for community needs, subject to federal guidelines on benefiting low- and moderate-income residents.
- No new programs or replacements are created; the focus is solely on termination.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), which administers the CDBG program, would lose authority and funding allocation responsibilities, potentially streamlining federal operations but requiring reallocation of administrative resources.
- On Citizens: Local communities, especially in urban and rural areas with low-income populations, may face reduced funding for essential projects like affordable housing repairs, public facilities, and anti-poverty efforts. This could lead to gaps in services, higher local taxes, or reliance on state funding to fill the void.
- On International Relations: No direct impacts, as the program is domestic-focused.
- Broader Economic Effects: Termination could save federal taxpayer dollars (the program distributed about $3-4 billion annually in recent years) but might slow local economic development and exacerbate housing challenges in underserved areas.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Local Governments and Non-Profits: Cities, counties, and community organizations that receive CDBG funds would lose a primary revenue source for development projects.
- Low- and Moderate-Income Residents: Individuals and families benefiting from housing, infrastructure, and revitalization efforts supported by these grants.
- Federal Agencies: Primarily HUD, which oversees distribution and compliance.
- Taxpayers: Both federal (through reduced spending) and local (potentially through increased costs to maintain services).
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal Implications: The repeal is straightforward and relies on Congress's authority to amend or eliminate spending programs. It does not affect ongoing grants before the effective date but could trigger legal challenges from affected localities seeking to preserve funding or clarify transition rules.
- Constitutional Implications: None significant; the bill exercises Congress's spending power under Article I, without infringing on states' rights or other protections. However, it might indirectly raise federalism concerns if states argue it burdens local responsibilities without support.
- Political Implications: This could spark debate over federal versus local control of development funds, with supporters viewing it as fiscal restraint and opponents as harmful to community welfare. As an introduced bill (H.R. 1133, 119th Congress), it faces committee review and potential amendments before any floor vote.
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Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Rep. Weber, Randy K. Sr. [R-TX-14]
Recent Actions
- 2025-02-07: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
- 2025-02-07: Introduced in House
- 2025-02-07: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Repeal Community Development Block Grants Act of 2025 — issued 2025-02-07 — PDF (2 pages)