HUD's recent directive, issued by Turner, enforces a citizenship or permanent residency requirement for FHA loan programs. This aligns with a presidential executive order focused on prioritizing American citizens and qualified recipients over illegal aliens. The initiative refers to historical legislation, such as the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 and Section 214 of the 1980 Housing Act, which restrict federal public benefits to defined categories of eligible individuals. Turner emphasized compliance among HUD grantees, anticipating significant shifts in grant processing and agreements to reflect these legal obligations and prevent funding of sanctuary policies.
Turner emphasized that HUD's resources will focus primarily on American citizens and qualified recipients, steering clear of aiding illegal aliens, as per the new executive order.
The directive reinforces the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act, clearly prohibiting illegal aliens from accessing certain federal public benefits linked to HUD programs.
By reminding HUD stakeholders of the legal constraints established by earlier legislation, Turner aims to clarify the Trump administration's approach towards its assistance programs.
Future grant agreements will explicitly require compliance with the executive order to prevent misuse of federal resources that could support 'sanctuary' policies.
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