On April 15, all 13 staff members of the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness (USICH) were placed on administrative leave following an executive order for federal workforce reduction by President Trump. Jeff Olivet, USICH's executive director, criticized this move as devastating for both the dedicated staff and the overarching efforts to address homelessness effectively. Originally established to streamline federal responses to homelessness, the agency's reduced capacity could hinder the collaboration among 19 federal agencies tasked with coordinating assistance for the homeless. The actions of the new acting director are seen as contrary to the agency's statutory obligations.
Olivet described the decision as devastating, not just for USICH staff but for federal homelessness policy, highlighting its impact on ending homelessness effectively.
He emphasized the irony that USICH, created to enhance federal efficiency, is now facing a cutback that undermines its foundational goals.
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