As Secretary of U.S. Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Fudge is the first woman to oversee this key federal department focused on policies related to housing. Her focus has been on the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing mandate, which directs HUD to take action to promote fair housing, eliminate opportunity disparities, and foster inclusive communicates. HUD also works to use American Rescue Plan Act resources to address homelessness. Fudge is in her third year in her role.