Nanette Diaz Barragán

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representative Nanette Barragán (CA-44) released the following statement: I am heartbroken, outraged, and sick to my stomach. Heartbroken for the young girls and women who suffered abuse and violations by a man who was lifted up as an icon. I’m outraged that someone could abuse their power and stature to take advantage of young girls and women. Bottom line is, I am sick to my stomach.

“There is no excuse for ICE to have taken away 6-year-old Joseph’s hearing aids. None. To take away a young child’s tools that help him to hear is a cruelty that is both disgusting and pointless. Shame on DHS and ICE. They must work to bring the family back to the US and get Joseph the care he needs and deserves,” said Congresswoman Barragán.

Rep. Barragán Leads Opposition to Proposed HUD Rule That Could Displace Thousands of Mixed-Status Families – Congresswoman Barragan Skip to Main Congresswoman Barragan Menu About About Nanette Accomplishments for CA-44 Committees & Caucuses Our District Voting Record Contact Email Offices | Call Request a Meeting | Appearance Subscribe to E-Newsletter Town Halls Upcoming Events Website Issue Issues Education & Student Loans Environment, Energy and Transportation Safer Communities Healthcare Housing & Homelessness Jobs & The Economy Homeland & National Security Seniors & Veterans Media Press Releases In the News Photo Gallery Video Services & Resources FY27 Appropriations Requests FY27 COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING REQUESTS Help With A Federal Agency Visit Washington D.C. Intern with the Office of Congresswoman Barragán Flag Requests Service Academy Nominations Service Academy Summer Program Information Federal Grants How Cuts to Health Care Will Impact You Tell Us Your Health Care Story Facebook Bluesky > Twitter Instagram Search Español English Menu --> February 27, 2026 Press Releases Rep. Barragán Leads Opposition to Proposed HUD Rule That Could Displace Thousands of Mixed-Status Families Share Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27 February 2026 Contact: Jin.Choi@mail.house.gov Rep. Barragán Leads Opposition to Proposed HUD Rule That Could Displace Thousands of Mixed-Status Families Washington, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (CA-44) led a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner, urging the Department to withdraw its proposed rule, “Housing and Community Development Act of 1980: Verification of Eligible Status.” If finalized, the rule would eliminate federal housing assistance for families with mixed immigration status, threatening to displace tens of thousands of American families. Under current law and federal regulations, HUD provides prorated housing assistance to households with eligible immigration status, based on the number of qualifying residents. Those without eligible immigration status have never received assistance. For example, in a family of four where three members are eligible, the household receives three-quarters of the assistance it would otherwise qualify for. This approach mirrors other federal benefit programs, including SNAP, that ensure only eligible individuals receive assistance. “The Trump Administration is punishing working families and U.S. citizen children with this cruel proposal,” said Rep. Barragán. “HUD’s proration policy already protects eligible household members while denying benefits to ineligible adults. Ending it won’t make housing more affordable. It will put vulnerable families at risk of losing their homes.” By overturning HUD’s proration policy, the Trump Administration’s proposed rule would dismantle this balanced system and force families into an impossible choice: separate their households or lose the assistance that keep

“When rent goes up, the cost of living goes up,” said Rep. Barragán, Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus on Homelessness. “But Trump and Republicans continue to try and make drastic cuts to our affordable housing programs that make it harder and harder for Americans to remain housed. This is unacceptable. Trump and Republicans promised to lower costs on Day 1, but they have only increased the costs of our groceries, rent, utilities, child care, and elder care. Americans deserve better and House Democrats will fight for your right to remain housed.”

“Americans pay too much and receive too little,” said Rep. Barragán. “Due to skyrocketing health care costs, many working families are forced to have to decide between feeding their families or being able to afford to see a doctor. You deserve better. House Democrats continue to fight to restore critical federal funding, protect Medi-Cal, and extend the expired insurance premium tax credits.”