United States Department of Housing and Urban Development

The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, often abbreviated HUD, is a Cabinet department of the United States government. It was founded in 1965 to develop and execute policy on housing and cities. It has largely scaled back its urban development function and now focuses primarily on housing.

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Cabinet - United States - Government - 1965

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The department was established on September 9, 1965 when President Lyndon Johnson signed the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act (PL 89-174) into law. It stipulated that the department was to be created no later than November 8, sixty days following the date of enactment. The actual implementation was postponed until January 13, 1966, following the completion of a special study group report on the federal role in solving urban problems.

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September 9 - 1965 - President - Lyndon Johnson - November 8 - January 13 - 1966

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It is administered by the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

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