Sixth Grade
Worksheets
Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
The Department of Housing and Urban Development is commonly known by its acronym, HUD. What does HUD do? HUD deals with issues concerning housing. Some issues include homeownership, community development, and fair access to housing for all. Congress started passing bills relating to housing in the 1930s. The Housing Act of 1949 was signed to get rid of slums and promote redevelopment. In 1959, another housing act was passed. This act gave funds to the elderly to help with housing costs.
In 1965, an act was passed that created a new cabinet level position. It was called the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The act was signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson. It was part of his "Great Society" program. The leader of HUD is the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. He or she is responsible for advising the president on all matters dealing with housing in our country. The secretary is also a member of the president's cabinet. This department of the executive branch has many responsibilities.
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