UNITED STATES CONGRESSMAN GARY MILLER Proudly Serving California's 31st District

Washington, Jun 29, 2012 - Click here for entire Capitol Connection Newsletter This week, the House approved funding for the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and other related programs and agencies for Fiscal Year 2013. The bill provides $51.6 billion in discretionary spending, nearly $4 billion less than the current funding level. While it is far from perfect, the appropriations measure strives to balance the need to reduce federal spending while ensuring that essential funding is available for our nation’s key transportation and housing programs. Specifically the bill provides nearly $39.1 billion for the federal highway program, the same level as this year. The bill leaves this funding subject to change pending the enactment into law of a new multi-year highway program authorization bill. As for housing programs, the bill provides $44.6 billion for HUD, a decrease of $3.8 billion from last year. This includes $26.3 billion for public housing, including $75 million for veterans housing. The FY 2013 appropriations measure also allocates $3.3 billion for community development block grants. As the appropriations process moves forward, Congressman Miller will continue to get our nation’s spending under control while making essential investments to address our country’s infrastructure and housing needs.