Resources for Shifting Federal Policy Landscape
APA is actively monitoring what is happening in the federal landscape. We are listening and engaging with experts to assess impacts on planners and planning to help navigate uncertainty.
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This resource hub is your one-stop location for the latest federal policy updates that will impact planning, policy analysis, and tools to help continue the important planning work our communities need.
What's Happening
Latest News
- House Bill Maintains CDBG, Slashes Funding for Zoning Reform
- One Big Beautiful Bill's Impact on Planning
- High Court Limits NEPA, Adds Momentum to Reform Efforts
Federal Policy Updates
House Bill Maintains CDBG, Slashes Funding for Zoning Reform
July 18, 2025One Big Beautiful Bill's Impact on Planning
June 25, 2025High Court Limits NEPA, Adds Momentum to Reform Efforts
June 23, 2025Stormy Forecast For FEMA and the Future of Mitigation Policy
Housing
- House Bill Maintains CDBG, Slashes Funding for Zoning Reform
- New Federal Direction to Communities on HUD Disaster Recovery Funds
Transportation
- Trump Administration Gives Green Light to Autonomous Vehicles
- USDOT Announces Updated Safe Streets for All Grant Notice
- DOT Rescinds Guidance to States — Here's What It Means for Planners
Climate and disaster recovery
- Stormy Forecast For FEMA and the Future of Mitigation Policy
- FEMA Waives Equity, Climate Requirements for Local Mitigation Plans
- FEMA Suspends Key Pre-Disaster Mitigation Funding
- EPA Announces Sweeping Deregulatory Agenda
- Understanding What Environmental Review Executive Orders Mean for Planning
More federal news
- One Big Beautiful Bill's Impact on Planning
- High Court Limits NEPA, Adds Momentum to Reform Efforts
- Tackling Uncertainty: Congressionally Directed Spending Requests
- Trump Budget Proposes Cuts to Key Housing, Community Development Programs
- New Standards Issued for Regional Economic Development Plans
- Continuing Resolution Averts Shutdown
- New Executive Order Targets Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI)
What You Can Do
Amidst an uncertain political environment, planners still have the expertise and insights necessary to help their communities navigate through disruption. From guidance on where to look for and leverage state funding opportunities, to communicating on-the-ground impacts of funding decisions to your congressional delegation, below you'll find an ongoing list of resources and ways you can take action.
Engage with Congress
Find Financial Tools
Taking inventory of all allowable financial tools and programs available is the first step in developing a funding strategy that supports the production, preservation, and improvement of the local housing supply. Here are four tips to explore the wide variety of financial tools available, and a look at how some communities are already using these tips to their advantage.
Leverage State Funding
Prepare, Respond, and Take Action
Join the Planners' Advocacy Network
What is Community Planning?
Want to effectively communicate the value of planning to your elected officials? Print a copy of the "What is Community Planning?" one-pager to bring to meetings with policymakers or other external partners.