Mary S. McElroy

Stories

Court reinstates $7 billion 'Solar for All' program cut by EPA

As of September 2026: Ruled Sept. 18, 2026 that EPA's termination was unlawful

Two federal judges have ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency unlawfully canceled the $7 billion Solar for All program. Judge Tanya Chutkan of the U.S. District Court in Washington ruled Sept. 22 that the termination was 'arbitrary and capricious, contrary to law, and in excess of statutory authority.'

Updated Sep 25

A judge just froze HUD’s homelessness funding rewrite—and put “housing first” back on life support

Rule Changes

As of May 2026: Issued preliminary injunction blocking HUD’s new CoC conditions

HUD tried to rewrite the rules of America's biggest homelessness grant program in the middle of the funding cycle. On December 19, after states and cities sued, Judge Mary McElroy told HUD: stop—effective immediately.

Updated May 15

Notable Quotes

Congress's clear intent was that EPA continue to administer the already obligated SFA grants.

from Court reinstates $7 billion 'Solar for All' program cut by EPA · Updated Sep 25

Her ruling kept the old rules in place while litigation proceeds. (McElroy, bench ruling as reported)

from A judge just froze HUD’s homelessness funding rewrite—and put “housing first” back on life support · Updated May 15