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Possibility of expanding RAD/PACT program under current Congress
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Council Member Banks asks about the likelihood of expanding the RAD/PACT program under the current Congress, given previous limitations set by Congress and the need for HUD approval.
- NYCHA officials believe expansion of the RAD/PACT program is possible
- Current Congress seems supportive of the RAD/PACT program
- NYCHA will continue to advocate for program expansion
- No specific details on potential expansion are provided due to ongoing budget negotiations
Chris Banks
1:35:50
Okay.
1:35:51
Prior to the Trump administration, NYCHA's ability to use PACT more broadly was limited by cap set by congress.
1:36:00
In addition, NYCHA would need a would need approval from HUD.
1:36:05
How realistic do you think an expansion of the RAD PAC program is under this congress?
Annika Lescott-Martinez
1:36:10
We we think it is we think it is possible.
1:36:14
They seem to be supportive of the RAD PACT program and so we'll continue to advocate.
1:36:20
But we think it's possible.
Chris Banks
1:36:21
Okay.
1:36:23
We're gonna move to our second round of questions and we're gonna start actually, we were joined by council member Salamanca.