19 agencies on the president’s chopping block: How much would they save?
President Donald Trump wants to eliminate funding for 19 small, independent federal agencies, according to his fiscal 2018 budget blueprint. In total, these age...
The U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness is considered an “independent establishment” within the executive branch. Congress last reauthorized the council in 2009. The organization is responsible for coordinating and planning the federal response to homelessness for 19 member agencies. The council also works with governors, mayors and other leaders.
Mission: To end all homelessness by connecting people without a home to safe, stable and affordable housing.
Budget: $3.53 million in appropriations
FTEs: about 20
(Photo: Cabinet members sit on the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness)