bill_id,congress,bill_type,bill_number,title,policy_area,introduced_date,latest_action_date,latest_action_text,origin_chamber,sponsor_name,sponsor_state,sponsor_party,sponsor_bioguide_id,cosponsor_count,summary_text,update_date,url
100-hr-5575,100,hr,5575,First-Time Homebuyers Assistance Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-10-21,1988-11-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Schneider, Claudine [R-RI-2]",RI,R,S000136,0,"First-Time Homebuyers Assistance Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a demonstration program to insure mortgages with no downpayments for qualifying first-time buyers. Sets forth the following mortgagor eligibility criteria:  (1) first-time homebuyer or certain divorced persons who previously had a home; (2) employment history for single-income or multiple-income mortgagors; (3) income-debt ratio; (4) rental history; and (5) income. Sets forth the following mortgage eligibility criteria:  (1) one-family primary residence; (2) no downpayment; (3) cost of dwelling; (4) interest rates; (5) interest premium; (6) federally regulated mortgage; (7) payment terms; and (8) building and health codes. States that the United States shall be liable for such mortgages but not for any secondary or subsequent liens. Establishes in the Treasury the First-Time Homebuyers Mortgage Insurance Fund to carry out such program. Requires annual program reports to the Congress. Prohibits new mortgages from being insured under this program after FY 1993.  Limits aggregate mortgage commitments to $10,000,000. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-28T20:07:17Z,
100-hr-5525,100,hr,5525,Affordable Family Home Mortgage Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-10-13,1988-10-21,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6]",CT,R,J000163,0,Affordable Family Home Mortgage Act of 1988 - Permits eligible first-time homebuyers to enter into an agreement with a qualified lending institution to transfer their mortgage interest tax benefits to such lender for the first five years of the mortgage. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permit a five-year transfer of the amount of mortgage interest deduction from an eligible first-time homebuyer to a qualifying lending institution.,2025-08-28T20:08:44Z,
100-hr-5476,100,hr,5476,Urban Development Action Grant Program Termination Act,Housing and Community Development,1988-10-06,1988-10-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5]",CO,R,H000444,0,Urban Development Action Grant Program Termination Act - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to terminate the urban development action grant program. States that such Act shall not affect already approved grants or obligated funds.,2025-08-28T20:07:54Z,
100-hr-5489,100,hr,5489,Neighborhood Housing Services Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-10-06,1988-10-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]",MN,D,V000087,18,Neighborhood Housing Services Act of 1988 - Amends the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation Act to authorize FY 1990 through 1994 appropriations for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. States that appropriations in excess of amounts necessary for existing Corporation services shall be available in specified amounts for:  (1) mutual housing associations; (2) expansion of the neighborhood housing services network; and (3) expansion of such services' loan purchasing capacity.,2025-08-28T20:05:03Z,
100-hr-5462,100,hr,5462,United States-Mexico Border Region Housing and Community Development Act,Housing and Community Development,1988-10-05,1988-10-17,Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,House,"Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16]",TX,D,C000621,2,"United States-Mexico Border Region Housing and Community Development Act - Directs Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas to set aside specified percentages of community development block grant assistance to meet the needs of colonias relating to water, sewage, and housing.  Limits assistance use to planning activities (including public information and technical assistance) and assessments for public improvements. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to provide rural housing assistance to colonias. Defines ""colonia"" for purposes of this Act as a community that:  (1) is in Arizona, California, New Mexico, or Texas; (2) is in the United States-Mexico border region; (3) is State or county-designated as a colonia on the basis of such criteria as inadequate housing, water, and sewage; and (4) was in existence and generally recognized as a colonia before the date of enactment of this Act. Limits the applicability of this Act to FY 1989 through 1991.",2025-08-28T20:09:01Z,
100-s-2844,100,s,2844,Department of Housing and Urban Development Radon Policy Act,Housing and Community Development,1988-09-29,1988-09-29,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,Senate,"Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]",NJ,D,L000123,1,"Department of Housing and Urban Development Radon Policy Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), in coordination with the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, to develop a radon contamination program which provides programs for education research, testing, and mitigation measures. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) establish a schedule for, and conduct testing of, HUD-assisted housing; (2) coordinate activities with other Federal, State, and local agencies and industry, professional, and consumer groups; (3) report to the Congress; (4) make radon information available to the public; and (5) cooperate with the Administrator. Authorizes program funds from the FY 1989 budget of HUD's Office of Community Planning.",2025-08-28T20:06:50Z,
100-hr-5351,100,hr,5351,Public Housing Family Stability Act,Housing and Community Development,1988-09-23,1988-10-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Coats, Daniel [R-IN-4]",IN,R,C000542,42,"Public Housing Family Stability Act - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937, as amended by the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987, to direct public housing agencies to set maximum monthly rents for their tenants.",2025-08-28T20:06:09Z,
100-hr-5251,100,hr,5251,Moderate Income Housing Accessibility Act,Housing and Community Development,1988-09-07,1988-09-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22]",TX,R,D000217,9,"Moderate Income Housing Accessibility Act - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to make title V of such Act (use of surplus Federal property) inapplicable to specified real or personal property of the Departments of Housing and Urban Development (including the Government National Mortgage Association) and of Agriculture, or of the Veterans Administration, in connection with mortgage or loan insurance or guarantee programs.",2025-08-28T20:06:46Z,
100-hr-5252,100,hr,5252,Low Income Housing Preservation Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-09-07,1988-09-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Edwards, Don [D-CA-10]",CA,D,E000064,1,Low Income Housing Preservation Act of 1988 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to States to purchase and maintain eligible low-income housing. Authorizes FY 1989 through 1991 appropriations.,2025-08-28T20:05:29Z,
100-s-2711,100,s,2711,Housing Grant Action Program Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-08-10,1988-08-10,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,Senate,"Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]",CT,D,D000388,1,"Housing Grant Action Program Act of 1988 - Title I:  Housing Grant Action Program - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make basic housing grants to States to cover development and acquisition costs of low and moderate income housing.  Bases amounts on a national formula that includes the following factors:  (1) population; (2) income and poverty; (2) housing stock; (3) State fiscal capacity; and (4) housing affordability. Authorizes the Secretary to make challenge grants to States to cover development and acquisition costs for low and moderate income housing.  Awards such grants on the basis of project proposals.  Establishes a 33 percent State matching fund requirement. Requires a State to submit a two-year grant action plan, including a provision for public participation.  Sets forth special plan criteria for cities and counties with populations in excess of specified levels. Sets forth targeted income groups for homeownership and rental programs. Authorizes appropriations (70 percent for basic grants, 30 percent for challenge grants). Title II:  FHA Insurance Programs - Amends the National Housing Act to authorize a mortgage insurance demonstration program for certain mortgagor-occupied one- to four-family residences. Authorizes the Secretary to implement multifamily mortgage insurance programs without the approval of other Federal agencies. Includes specified National Housing Act coinsured mortgages within the scope of title I of this Act. Title III:  Tax and Housing Policy Coordinating Council - Establishes a Tax and Housing Policy Coordinating Council to coordinate tax policy and legislation with the administration's housing policy. Directs the Council to:  (1) advise the President regarding the consistency between existing and proposed tax policy and housing policy; and (2) comment on proposed tax legislation. Directs congressional committees, in order to facilitate an awareness of the relation between tax and housing policy, to include a ""housing impact statement"" in any committee report accompanying tax legislation. Requires committees which receive housing legislation to report within 90 days of the start of each Congress on the state of the Nation's housing. Title IV:  Repeals and Amendments - Repeals: (1) section 17 (rental rehabilitation and development grants) of the United States Housing Act of 1937; and (2) section 235 (homeownership for lower income families) of the National Housing Act. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to limit housing construction or rehabilitation assistance to grantees unable to receive such assistance under title I of this Act.",2025-08-28T20:08:59Z,
100-hr-5135,100,hr,5135,Farmers Home Cost Reduction Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-08-02,1988-08-02,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Saxton, Jim [R-NJ-13]",NJ,R,S000097,1,"Farmers Home Cost Reduction Act of 1988 - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to provide for legal representation in litigation involving the collection of claims arising out of rural housing programs. (Current law restricts such representation to the Attorney General.) Grants the Secretary of Agriculture discretion, for litigation involving loans for housing and buildings on adequate farms, to choose among: (1) U.S. attorneys for the appropriate district and any other attorney the Attorney General designates and supervises; (2) the General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture; or (3) any other attorney with whom the Secretary contracts.",2025-08-28T20:07:56Z,
100-hr-5108,100,hr,5108,Kendall Square Project Redevelopment and Real Property Reconveyance Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-07-28,1988-07-28,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8]",MA,D,K000110,0,"Kendall Square Project Redevelopment and Real Property Reconveyance Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of Transportation to consent to an extension to August 30, 2000, of certain provisions of the Urban Renewal Plan and restrictions, agreements, and convenants of the deeds of conveyance applicable to certain property within the Kendall Square Urban Renewal Project Area conveyed to the United States by the Cambridge Redevelopment Authority of Massachusetts. Requires the Secretary, within six months of the enactment of this Act, to reconvey such disposable real property to the Authority.  Directs the Authority to prepare and carry out a master plan for developing and reusing such property. Requires the plan to include the making of appropriate demolition, alterations, public improvements, and sale or lease of the property for housing and accessory uses.  Provides that no less than 30 percent of the housing units shall be for low- and moderate-income persons and families who will pay no more than 25 percent of their annual incomes for yearly rental. Requires the Authority to pay the fair market value of such property to the Federal Government.  Directs the Authority to cooperate with the Department of Transportation to secure additional space, if needed, for expansion of the Department's functions and facilities within the project area. Requires the Secretary to ensure that the current number of parking spaces continue to be made available to employees of the Department at the project area and that adequate facilities for the Department's warehousing, shipping, and receiving functions continue to be provided within the project area. Relieves the United States, upon reconveyance of the disposal real property, of all obligations to develop such property.",2025-08-28T20:05:34Z,
100-hr-5110,100,hr,5110,Omnibus McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-07-28,1988-08-08,Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.,House,"Rep. Foley, Thomas S. [D-WA-5]",WA,D,F000239,0,"Omnibus McKinney Homeless Assistance Act of 1988 - Title I:  General Provisions - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (the Act) to require the Comptroller General to make annual audits of Federal emergency management food and shelter and housing assistance programs. Title II:  Interagency Council on the Homeless - Amends the Act to authorize appropriations through FY 1990 for the Interagency Council on the Homeless.  Extends such Council through FY 1990. Title III:  Federal Emergency Management Food and Shelter Program - Amends the Act to authorize appropriations through FY 1990 for the Federal emergency management food and shelter program. Title IV: Housing Assistance - Amends the Act to authorize appropriations through FY 1990 for the emergency shelter grants program. Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Secretary) to report annually to the Congress regarding the supportive housing demonstration program.  Authorizes program appropriations through FY 1990. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1990 for supplemental assistance for facilities to assist the homeless. Increases budget authority for section 8 assistance (low-income housing) for single room occupancy dwellings. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress regarding the effect of rent control on urban homelessness. Title V:  Identification and Use of Surplus Federal Property - Amends the Act to require the Secretary to identify Federal properties to use to aid the homeless within two months of collecting such information. Title VI:  Revision and Extension of Programs of Health Care for the Homeless - Subtitle A:  Categorical Grants for Primary Health Services and Substance Abuse Services - Amends the Public Health Service Act to limit Federal matching funds after the first fiscal year to 66-2/3 percent of service costs with regard to grants for health assistance for the homeless. (Current law provides for 75 percent Federal funding.) Authorizes the continued provision for up to 12 months of certain health (including mental health) services to former homeless persons currently living in permanent housing. Includes persons living in transitional housing within the definition of ""homeless individual"" for purposes of such grants. Authorizes appropriations for such grants through FY 1991. Subtitle B:  Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations through FY 1991 for community mental health services block grants. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) make grants to the States on a competitive basis if annual appropriations are insufficient for minimum allotments; and (2) make unallotted State funds available to public and private nonprofit agencies for mental health services to the homeless in such State. Makes Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for mental health services allotments.  Sets minimum allotments at $50,000 for Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Subtitle C:  Authorization of Appropriations for Community Demonstration Projects - Amends the Act to authorize additional appropriations through FY 1991 for mental health services for homeless persons with chronic mental illness. Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations through FY 1991 for alcohol and drug abuse treatment for homeless persons. Subtitle D:  General Provisions - Sets forth effective dates for specified provisions of this title. Title VII:  Education, Training, and Community Services Programs - Amends the Act to authorize appropriations through FY 1990 for the following programs for the homeless: (1) adult education; (2) education for children and youth; (3) exemplary education programs and related information dissemination; (4) job training, including a specified obligation for veterans' reintegration projects; and (5) the emergency community services homeless grant program. Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1936 to make homeless women eligible for the special supplemental food program (WIC). Title VIII:  Veterans Programs - Authorizes additional appropriations through FY 1990 for veterans' medical care, including specified amounts for domiciliary care and for chronically mentally ill homeless veterans. Title IX:  Aid to Families With Dependent Children; Unemployment Compensation - Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 to extend through September 30, 1989, the prohibition on implementation of certain regulations proposed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the use of aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) funds to meet emergency AFDC family needs either through emergency assistance or special needs payments. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) review policies governing the use of AFDC funds; and (2) report to the Congress by April 1, 1989, regarding improvements in AFDC's ability to respond to emergency needs of eligible families and the elimination of the use of AFDC funds in commercial or similar transient shelters (welfare hotels). Authorizes up to five demonstration projects to reduce the number of homeless AFDC families in such hotels and increase the use of transitional facilities to house such families. Title X:  Technical and Conforming Amendments to Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 - Subtitle A:  Housing Assistance - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to prohibit owners from skipping over lower income families for purposes of assisted housing eligibility. Permits child care grants to be awarded to facilities near (as well as in) public housing projects. Restores certain section 8 rents that were reduced after April 15, 1987. Permits Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) funded housing counseling for owners of Veterans Administration guaranteed or insured homes. Amends the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978 to obligate funds from the flexible subsidy program for multifamily housing capital improvements. Requires 50 percent of funds recaptured from the refinancing of a State financed section 8 project to be used for very low income housing. Exempts a HUD contract with the Minneapolis Community Development Agency (Cedar Square West Project) from certain multifamily housing management provisions. Subtitle B:  Preservation of Low Income Housing - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 to require an owner of certain low-income housing to submit his intent to prepay a mortgage and his plan of action for such prepayment to the tenants.  Requires tenant consultation prior to plan approval. Provides incentives to extend low-income use only when low-income restrictions are extended through the mortgage term. Includes a limit on the amount of rent increases among the criteria necessary for approval of a plan of action. Subtitle C:  Rural Housing - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to repeal the provision limiting rent increases in the low-income rural rental housing program. Makes farm labor housing available for other low-income families in areas where there is no longer a need for farm labor housing. Subtitle D:  Mortgage Insurance and Secondary Mortgage Market Programs - Amends the National Housing Act to permit an investor to refinance an insured single family mortgage if monthly mortgage payments are reduced (thus exempting such investor from certain occupancy requirements). States, with regard to procedures applicable to assumption of insured mortgages under the National Housing Act, that:  (1) credit reviews shall be made starting from the date on which the mortgage is executed (currently from the date of endorsement). Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to direct the Secretary to:  (1) accept Veterans Administration certificates of reasonable value for one or more properties in a subdivision as administrative approval for the entire subdivision for a one-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) before the end of such period, report to the Congress regarding housing subdivision approval practices of the Veterans Administration, and HUD. Makes permanent the authority of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to purchase multifamily second mortgages. Subtitle E:  Community Development and Miscellaneous Programs - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to repeal the provision requiring HUD to use 1980 census data to determine loss of entitlement status for metropolitan cities and urban counties. Permits the use of community development block grant funds to pay the assessments required of low and moderate income homeowners to recover the capital cost of public improvements.",2025-08-28T20:05:48Z,
100-hr-5046,100,hr,5046,Permanent Housing for Homeless Americans Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-07-14,1988-08-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]",MN,D,V000087,15,Permanent Housing for Homeless Americans Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide FY 1989 and 1990 housing assistance for homeless or low-income individuals and families under the following programs: (1) section 8 assistance; (2) section 8 moderate rehabilitation assistance; (3) modernization of vacant public housing; (4) rental rehabilitation; and (5) funding for the rehabilitation of State and local government in rem properties. Requires an annual program report to the Congress.,2025-08-28T20:05:54Z,
100-hr-4955,100,hr,4955,A bill to amend the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to remove the ownership restrictions placed on nonvoting preferred stock of the corporation.,Housing and Community Development,1988-06-30,1988-07-15,"Referred to Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Supervision, Regulation and Insurance.",House,"Rep. Annunzio, Frank [D-IL-11]",IL,D,A000212,7,Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to remove the restrictions placed on the ownership and transferability of nonvoting preferred stock of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.,2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-hr-4959,100,hr,4959,National  Housing Trust Act,Housing and Community Development,1988-06-30,1988-09-27,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]",TX,D,G000272,6,National Housing Trust Act - Establishes the National Housing Trust in the Department of Housing and Urban Development to assist first-time homebuyers so the rate of interest payable on the mortgages does not exceed six percent.  Sets homebuyer eligibility requirements. Establishes the National Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury. Authorizes FY 1989 through 1991 appropriations.,2025-08-28T20:08:58Z,
100-hr-4967,100,hr,4967,Rural Housing Rent Relief Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-06-30,1988-07-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6]",AL,D,E000201,4,"Rural Housing Rent Relief Act of 1988 - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to deduct amounts paid as withholding (and self-employment) taxes and social security (and railroad retirement) contributions for purposes of rural housing income eligibility. Limits such assisted rent to not more than comparable private rentals in the area, with a specified exception.",2025-08-28T20:06:31Z,
100-s-2607,100,s,2607,Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-06-29,1988-09-28,Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.,Senate,"Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]",OH,D,G000236,0,"(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate) Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments of 1988 - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to require the General Accounting Office to submit to the Congress annual audits and summaries of the housing and shelter programs under such Act.  (Current law requires audits to be submitted quarterly and annually.) Provides that the Interagency Council on the Homeless shall appoint at least two but not more than five regional employees to coordinate Council activities in the ten standard Federal regions. Includes among Council duties:  (1) the holding of specified on-site regional workshops; and (2) the preparation and distribution of a bimonthly bulletin summarizing Federal homeless resources. Requires each Federal agency administering a program under such Act to submit to the Council, within 90 days of enactment of this Act, timetables regarding program funding availability and application deadlines.  Requires the Council to furnish such information to each State Interagency Council, State agency, and State coordinator. Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for the Council. Extends the Council's legislative authority through October 1, 1990. Encourages each State to establish a State Interagency Council on the Homeless. Sets forth State Council functions, including the provision of information about Federal programs for the homeless. Authorizes each Governor to designate a State Coordinator to coordinate the State Council and to coordinate with the Council and other Federal agencies.  Authorizes the Council to award a grant to supplement the compensation of the State Coordinator in order to encourage States to designate such positions. Requires a State not establishing a State Council or State Coordinator to designate a lead agency to coordinate Federal and State homeless activities. Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for the Federal emergency management food and shelter program. Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to identify buildings that are suitable for use by the homeless within two months after collecting information about underutilized Federal properties.  States that such property shall be available to the homeless on an interim basis. Substitutes the term ""underutilized Federal buildings"" for ""surplus Federal buildings."" Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency to report, within six months after enactment of this Act, to the appropriate congressional committees regarding the emergency food and shelter grant program, including alternative distribution and disbursement formulas.",2025-01-14T19:03:55Z,
100-s-2584,100,s,2584,Public Housing Drug Elimination Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-06-28,1988-06-28,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,Senate,"Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]",NJ,D,L000123,4,Public Housing Drug Elimination Act of 1988 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to public housing agencies to eliminate drug-related crime in public housing projects. Includes among the authorized uses of such funds: (1) employment of security personnel; (2) reimbursement of local law enforcement agencies for additional protective services; and (3) security-enhancing physical improvements. Authorizes FY 1989 appropriations.,2025-08-28T20:09:15Z,
100-s-2554,100,s,2554,Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-06-22,1988-09-28,Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.,Senate,"Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI]",WI,D,P000553,0,"Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments of 1988 - Title I: Authorizations - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to authorize FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for:  (1) the emergency shelter grants program; (2) the supportive housing demonstration program; and (3) supplemental assistance for facilities for the homeless. Increases FY 1989 and 1990 budget authority for section 8 assistance for single room occupancy dwellings. Title II:  Administrative Provisions - Provides, with regard to the comprehensive homeless assistance plan required under such Act, for: (1) plan sharing among a State and its cities and urban counties; (2) annual plan submissions; (3) inclusion of recipient assurances to maintain drug and alcohol abuse-free facilities; and (4) coordination of homeless assistance efforts. Makes religious organizations, or organizations with religious affiliations meeting specified conditions, eligible to receive housing assistance under title IV of such Act and community development block grants under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. Title III:  Emergency Shelter Grants - Makes the environmental policy and historic preservation provisions of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 applicable to the emergency shelter grants program.  Permits States to contract directly with nonprofit organizations under such program. Increases from 15 percent to 25 percent the maximum amount of any emergency shelter grant that may be used for essential services (employment, health, education, or drug abuse). Title IV:  Supportive Housing - Includes public housing agencies within the definition of ""project sponsor"" for purposes of the supportive housing demonstration program. Includes within the definition of ""permanent housing"" for purposes of such program projects in excess of the eight-person limitation in situations where local market conditions favor such projects and their development will achieve neighborhood integration objectives. Increases the limit on project advances from $20,000 to $40,000. Prohibits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from requiring project applications to demonstrate that the applicant owns or controls the proposed project's site. Requires recipient matching funds to come from non-Federal sources.  Defines ""non-Federal sources"" to include State or local agency funds, the non-Federal share of funds from other Federal programs, and the value of donated material or buildings and the value of any building lease. Authorizes operating costs assistance for permanent housing for handicapped homeless persons of up to 50 percent for the first year and 25 percent for the second year.  Authorizes recipients to receive both advance and rehabilitation assistance. Permits reallocation of project assistance. Title V:  Miscellaneous Provisions - Permits the use of section 8 assistance for single room occupancy dwellings for efficiency unit rehabilitation if the public housing agency agrees to pay such units' additional rehabilitation and operating costs. Defines ""major spaces"" for fire and safety improvement purposes as hallways, large common areas, and other areas specified in local fire, building, or safety codes. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to:  (1) determine whether an alternative system of distributing funds under title IV of such Act would be feasible if based on homeless population data; and (2) report to the Congress by March 1, 1989. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) conduct a study of the effect of rent controls on housing stocks, including low-income housing; and (2) report to the Congress within six months of enactment of this Act. Title VI:  Technical Amendments - Directs the Secretary to process the Tweemill House, New York, housing loan application without regard to certain cost and rent limits. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish guidelines for the selection of qualified rural housing purchasers in situations of more than one purchase offer.  Gives priority to organizations with prior community development or low-income housing experience. Increases the construction deadline from 24 months to 30 months for purposes of housing development grant NY-015-HG-601.",2025-08-28T20:06:33Z,
100-hres-472,100,hres,472,A resolution expressing the sense of the House of Representives regarding the steps which the United States must take to ensure that all Americans have decent and affordable housing.,Housing and Community Development,1988-06-15,1988-07-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6]",NY,D,F000184,11,Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the importance of homeownership and the role of the United States in ensuring decent and affordable housing.,2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-hr-4754,100,hr,4754,"A bill to amend the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations for implementation of the development plan for Pennsylvania Avenue between the Capitol and the White House, and for other purposes.",Housing and Community Development,1988-06-07,1988-08-22,Became Public Law No: 100-415.,House,"Rep. Udall, Morris K. [D-AZ-2]",AZ,D,U000001,1,"(Measure passed House, amended) Amends the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations for operating and administrative expenses for FY 1989 through 1992.",2024-02-07T13:32:55Z,
100-s-2467,100,s,2467,A bill to amend the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to remove the ownership restrictions placed on nonvoting preferred stock of the corporation.,Housing and Community Development,1988-06-06,1988-06-23,Committee on Banking. Hearings held.,Senate,"Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]",NY,R,D000018,17,Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to remove the ownership restrictions placed on nonvoting preferred stock of the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.,2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,
100-hr-4743,100,hr,4743,Homeownership Assistance Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-06-03,1988-06-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1]",OR,D,A000337,19,"Homeownership Assistance Act of 1988 - Amends the National Housing Act to create a special mortgage insurance program for first-time homebuyers. Authorizes insurance for up to 97 percent of the home's value. Defines ""first-time homebuyer"" as an individual who or whose spouse has not owned a principal residence during the 18 months prior to a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured home purchase. Authorizes FHA to insure a mortgage loan up to 97 percent of appraised value for the first $50,000 (currently $25,000) of a home's value. Authorizes an FHA demonstration program to insure 100 percent of a home's value for a first-time homebuyer provided that the downpayment will be paid within three years by an additional monthly payment. Requires participants to receive financial counseling. Authorizes FHA to insure adjustable rate mortgages with annual interest rate increases of up to two percent (currently one percent).  Repeals the aggregate annual limit on such insured loans. Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit annual program reports to the Congress.",2025-08-28T20:09:12Z,
100-hr-4749,100,hr,4749,"A bill to authorize the City of Newburyport, Massachusetts, to retain and use certain urban renewal land disposition proceeds.",Housing and Community Development,1988-06-03,1988-06-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Mavroules, Nicholas [D-MA-6]",MA,D,M000264,0,"Authorizes the City of Newburyport, Massachusetts, to retain any land disposition proceeds from the financially closed-out Central Business Urban Renewal Project not paid to the Department of Housing and Urban Development and to use such proceeds in accordance with the requirements of the community development block grant program under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.",2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-hr-4733,100,hr,4733,A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make available as a shelter for the homeless a certain portion of the principal office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development.,Housing and Community Development,1988-06-02,1988-06-16,Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.,House,"Rep. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY-10]",NY,D,S000148,13,"Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make available as a homeless shelter three floors of the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Washington, D.C. principal office until the Congress determines that HUD has resumed helping to provide permanent housing for low-income and homeless persons.",2024-02-07T16:02:17Z,
100-hr-4722,100,hr,4722,Lakefront Properties Tenant Protection Act,Housing and Community Development,1988-06-01,1988-06-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1]",IL,D,H000388,1,"Lakefront Properties Tenant Protection Act - States that the rehabilitation of the Lakefront Properties in Chicago, Illinois, shall be carried out in accordance with a specified memorandum of accord entered into by the Chicago Housing Authority and the Lakefront Community Organization.",2025-08-28T20:04:57Z,
100-hr-4725,100,hr,4725,Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Housing Assistance Block Grant Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-06-01,1988-06-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21]",PA,R,R000243,6,"Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Housing Assistance Block Grant Act of 1988 - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to combine the current emergency shelter grant program, the supplemental assistance for facilities to assist the homeless program, and the supportive housing demonstration program into a single homeless housing assistance block grant. Makes such assistance available to States, cities, urban counties, and Indian tribes. Authorizes additional appropriations for FY 1989 and 1990. Bases allocations on the community development block grant formula.  Requires a set-aside for Indian assistance and then allocates remaining funds between cities and urban counties (80 percent) and States (20 percent). Requires grantee compliance with civil rights laws.",2025-08-28T20:08:48Z,
100-hr-4727,100,hr,4727,National Comprehensive Housing Act,Housing and Community Development,1988-06-01,1988-06-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-8]",CA,D,D000222,0,"National Comprehensive Housing Act - Title I: National Tenant Protection and Private Rental Housing Conversion Act - Subtitle A:  Protecting Tenants and Preserving Affordable Rental Housing - Requires State and local governments to establish the following use and occupancy protections:  (1) anti-discrimination; (2) warranty of habitability; (3) eviction controls; and (4) rent, conversion, and demolition controls. Requires State and local governments to establish the following management standards:  (1) performance evaluation; (2) collective bargaining; and (3) management policy plans. Subtitle B:  Converting Private Rental Housing to Social Ownership - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide financial and technical assistance to local governmental units to enable them to establish goals for converting private housing to social housing. Sets forth provisions regarding conversion purchase price, purchase of properties subject to foreclosure, and rehabilitation of properties in substandard condition. Authorizes appropriations beginning with FY 1989. Title II:  The National Homeowner Protection Act - Subtitle A:  Protecting Existing Homeowners and Converting Private Homes - States that all homeowners shall have the option of deeding their dwelling units to a social entity in exchange for lifetime security of tenure at an affordable monthly cost.  Sets forth procedures for such protected ownership, including a one-year buy-back provision. Directs the Secretary to make a standing offer to make such protected purchases.  Authorizes the Secretary to:  (1) provide for equity participation with a social owner; and (2) make home improvement grants in exchange for deeding the property to a social owner. Authorizes appropriations beginning with FY 1989. Subtitle B:  Expanding Homeownership Opportunities - Provides for the expansion of resident ownership from the social acquisition of private owner-occupied homes and of rental housing.  Authorizes appropriations beginning with FY 1989. Title III:  The Subsidized Housing Preservation Act - Subtitle A:  Protecting Tenants and Improving Existing Subsidized Housing - Sets forth the following housing provisions:  (1) affordability of public and other federally subsidized housing; (2) livability, including code enforcement, upgrading of minimal standards, and grants for social ownership conversion; (3) security of tenure, including due process protection for eviction proceedings; (4) resident control, including a grant program for tenant councils, and (5) management, including management standards, social management priority, and a grant program for social management. Subtitle B:  Preserving Subsidized Housing for Lower Income Families and Expanding Social Ownership - Sets forth provisions which would:  (1) preserve subsidized housing for lower income families; and (2) prohibit conversion of existing subsidized units to private ownership and restrict the demolition or other nonhousing use removal of such units. Subtitle C:  Conversion From Privately Owned Subsidized Housing to Social Ownership - Provides for grant and subsidy incentives for private owners who deed their properties to existing tenants or to other social owners.  Authorizes appropriations. Title IV:  The Social Housing Production and Financing Act - Subtitle A:  Producing Housing for Social Ownership - Directs the Secretary to establish national social housing production goals. States that social housing development may be undertaken by companies, nonprofit organizations, and public agencies. Subtitle B:  Financing of Social Housing Production - Directs the Secretary to make and contract to make grants for:  (1) social housing construction and rehabilitation, including site acquisition; and (2) operating subsidies. States that beginning with FY 1990, no amount may be approved in appropriation Acts, or utilized for the construction or rehabilitation of housing other than social housing or privately owned housing that is converting to social housing. Authorizes specified appropriations beginning with FY 1989, for:  (1) new construction; (2) rehabilitation; and (3) operating subsidies. Title V:  Federally Mandated Local Housing Programs - Directs the Secretary to take actions necessary to implement this Act, including:  (1) certification of State housing plans; (2) provision of adequate funding; (3) withholding of funds for noncompliance; and (4) direct allocation of funds to local governmental units. Sets forth State and local housing responsibilities. Title VI:  Interim Reform Measures - Prohibits: (1) the displacement of low and moderate income families; (2) the demolition of public subsidized housing, except for a public purpose and when replaced with other housing; and (3) conversion to private ownership (including mortgage prepayments), except for a public purpose. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) facilitate the transfer to social ownership; and (2) give increased priority to funding congregate housing for the elderly. Title VII:  General Provisions - Directs the Secretary to ensure that programs of social housing production comply with:  (1) employment and job training principles; (2) wages and materials provisions; and (3) resident priorities. Title VIII:  Definitions - Defines specified terms for purposes of this Act.",2025-08-28T20:08:36Z,
100-hr-4708,100,hr,4708,Homeownership Assistance Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-05-26,1988-06-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Price, David E. [D-NC-4]",NC,D,P000523,48,"Homeownership Assistance Act of 1988 - Amends the National Housing Act to create a special mortgage insurance program for first-time homebuyers. Authorizes insurance for up to 97 percent of the home's value. Authorizes the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to insure a mortgage loan of up to 97 percent of appraised value for the first $50,000 (currently $25,000) of a home's value. Repeals the current dollar cap on FHA insured mortgages in high cost areas. Authorizes FHA to insure adjustable rate mortgages with annual interest rate increases of up to two percent (currently one percent).  Repeals the aggregate annual limit on such insured loans. Defines ""first-time homebuyer"" as an individual who or whose spouse has not owned a principal residence during the 18 months prior to an FHA insured home purchase. Authorizes an FHA demonstration program to insure mortgages for first-time homebuyer downpayments where the purchase is primarily financed or assisted by tax-exempt or other government assistance.  Limits the downpayment loan to $7,500.  Requires participants to receive financial counseling.  Sets a maximum ten year loan maturity period. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to authorize the Government National Mortgage Association to create a secondary market for first-time homebuyer downpayment loans. Authorizes an FHA demonstration program to insure 100 percent of a home's value for a first-time homebuyer provided that the donwnpayment will be paid within three years by an additional monthly payment. Requires participants to receive financial counseling. Amends the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 to empower the Internal Revenue Service to confiscate defaulting taxpayers' tax refunds. Requires the Secretary to submit program reports to the Congress within one year of enactment of this Act.",2025-08-28T20:07:51Z,
100-hr-4605,100,hr,4605,Rural Housing Guaranteed Loan Demonstration Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-05-17,1988-06-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1]",NE,R,B000403,0,Rural Housing Guaranteed Loan Demonstration Act of 1988 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 to repeal the condition that limits the availability of certain rural housing guaranteed loans to the extent of prior appropriations.,2025-08-28T20:09:12Z,
100-s-2379,100,s,2379,Homeownership Assistance Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-05-12,1988-05-12,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,Senate,"Sen. Sasser, Jim [D-TN]",TN,D,S000068,13,"Homeownership Assistance Act of 1988 - Amends the National Housing Act to create a special mortgage insurance program for first-time homebuyers. Authorizes insurance for up to 97 percent of the home's value. Authorizes the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to insure a mortgage loan of up to 97 percent of appraised value for the first $50,000 (currently $25,000) of a home's value. Repeals the current dollar cap on FHA insured mortgages in high cost areas. Authorizes the FHA to insure adjustable rate mortgages with annual interest rate increases of up to two percent (currently one percent).  Repeals the aggregate annual limit on such insured loans. Defines ""first-time homebuyer"" as an individual who or whose spouse has not owned a principal residence during the 18 months prior to an FHA insured home purchase. Authorizes an FHA demonstration program to insure mortgages for first-time homebuyer downpayments where the purchase is primarily financed or assisted by tax-exempt or other government assistance.  Limits the downpayment loan to $7,500.  Requires participants to receive financial counseling.  Sets a maximum ten year loan maturity period. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to authorize the Government National Mortgage Association to create a secondary market for first-time homebuyer downpayment loans. Authorizes an FHA demonstration program to insure 100 percent of a home's value for a first-time homebuyer provided that the downpayment will be paid within three years by an additional monthly payment. Requires participants to receive financial counseling. Amends the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 to empower the Internal Revenue Service to confiscate defaulting taxpayers' tax refunds. Requires the Secretary to submit to program reports to the Congress within one year of enactment of this Act.",2025-08-28T20:05:37Z,
100-hr-4483,100,hr,4483,Drug-Free Public Housing Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-04-28,1988-05-12,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20]",NY,R,D000359,17,Drug-Free Public Housing Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to:  (1) establish in the Department of Housing and Urban Development's Office of Public Housing a clearinghouse on drug abuse in public housing; and (2) establish a regional training program for public housing officials confronting such problems.,2025-08-28T20:07:36Z,
100-hr-4484,100,hr,4484,Lower Income Housing Fair Rent Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-04-28,1988-05-12,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20]",NY,R,D000359,18,Lower Income Housing Fair Rent Act of 1988 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exclude from the definition of income for purposes of rent and assistance payments all income earned by family members except the income of the two highest-earning family members.,2025-08-28T20:05:06Z,
100-hr-4485,100,hr,4485,Public Housing Security Force Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-04-28,1988-04-28,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20]",NY,R,D000359,10,Public Housing Security Force Act of 1988 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide grants to public housing agencies for prevention of drug-related crime in public housing through:  (1) establishment of security forces; or (2) reimbursement of local law enforcement agencies for additional services. Sets forth project selection criteria. Authorizes FY 1989 through 1991 appropriations.,2025-08-28T20:07:44Z,
100-s-2318,100,s,2318,"A bill to amend the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations for implementation of the development plan for Pennsylvania Avenue between the Capitol and the White House, and for other purposes.",Housing and Community Development,1988-04-22,1988-08-09,Senate passed companion measure H.R. 4754 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.,Senate,"Sen. Johnston, J. Bennett [D-LA]",LA,D,J000189,0,(Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate (See H.R. 4754 as passed Senate for similar provisions))  Amends the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations for operating and administrative expenses for FY 1989 through 1992.,2025-04-23T11:41:33Z,
100-hr-4425,100,hr,4425,Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-04-20,1988-09-13,See H.R.1158.,House,"Rep. Michel, Robert H. [R-IL-18]",IL,R,M000692,0,"Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 - Amends specified Acts to rename them the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and the Fair Housing Act. Amends the Fair Housing Act to make it unlawful to:  (1) refuse to sell or rent a dwelling to an individual because that individual, or someone associated with that individual, is handicapped; (2) discriminate against a handicapped individual in the conditions of sale or rental, or in the provision of a related service or facility; (3) refuse to permit reasonable modifications if the renter agrees to restore the dwelling to its original condition; or (4) refuse to make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, or services to afford handicapped individuals equal use of a dwelling. Excludes from unlawful conduct owners' or managers' refusal:  (1) to make architectural changes at their own expense; (2) to modify rules or services which would result in unreasonable expense; or (3) to allow architectural changes that would decrease property value or marketability. States that nothing in this Act requires or authorizes any preference in the provision of any dwelling based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin. Provides the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Attorney General with additional authority to enforce fair housing provisions. Allows an aggrieved person to file a complaint with the Secretary alleging a discriminatory housing practice.  Allows the Secretary to file such a complaint on his or her own initiative or investigate a housing practice to determine whether such a complaint should be brought.  Requires the Secretary to attempt to correct the discriminatory practice by informal methods of conciliation. Authorizes the Secretary to refer matters to the Attorney General, with a recommendation that a civil action be filed, when a respondent has failed to comply with conciliation agreements. Makes certain changes in the current requirements for referring charges to State or local agencies for investigation and enforcement. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring such actions in any appropriate U.S. district court. Specifies the hearing procedures to be utilized if an administrative complaint is issued.  Permits criminal penalties of up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for not more than one year for noncompliance with subpoenas or other lawful orders. Permits any prevailing party to be awarded reasonable attorney fees. Makes certain revisions in the private right of action for aggrieved persons.  Extends the statute of limitations from 180 days to two years.  Allows the Attorney General to intervene upon certification that the civil action is of general public importance.",2025-08-28T20:06:22Z,
100-hr-4408,100,hr,4408,A bill to exclude foreign reparation payments from consideration as income in determining eligibility and benefits under Federal housing assistance programs.,Housing and Community Development,1988-04-19,1988-04-19,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4]",MA,D,F000339,0,Excludes foreign reparation payments from consideration as income in determining eligibility and benefits under specified housing assistance programs.,2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-sres-409,100,sres,409,A resolution to express the sense of the Senate regarding the Community Development Block Grant and Urban Development Action Grant Programs.,Housing and Community Development,1988-04-12,1988-04-12,Referred to the Committee on Appropriations.,Senate,"Sen. Lautenberg, Frank R. [D-NJ]",NJ,D,L000123,9,Rejects the funding reduction for the community development block grant and urban development action grant programs in the President's proposed FY 1989 budget.  Declares the intent of the Senate to fund these programs at their currently authorized full levels.,2025-01-14T18:18:18Z,
100-hr-4351,100,hr,4351,McKinney Housing and Shelter for the Homeless Reauthorization Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-03-31,1988-11-07,For Further Action See H.R.4352.,House,"Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]",MN,D,V000087,19,"(Reported to House from the Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs with amendment, H. Rept. 100-741)  McKinney Housing and Shelter for the Homeless Reauthorization Act of 1988 - Title I:  General Provisions - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to require the General Accounting Office to submit to the Congress annual audits and summaries of the housing and shelter programs under such Act.  (Current law requires audits to be submitted quarterly and annually.) Title II:  Interagency Council on the Homeless - Includes among the duties of the Interagency Council on the Homeless the preparation and distribution of a bimonthly bulletin summarizing Federal homeless assistance. Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for the Council. Extends the Council's legislative authority through October 1, 1990. Title III:  Federal Emergency Management Food and Shelter Program - Requires the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board to utilize data on long-term unemployed workers in establishing program guidelines. Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for the Federal emergency management food and shelter program. Title IV:  Housing Assistance - Requires:  (1) annual submission of comprehensive homeless assistance plans to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development; and (2) submission by States and metropolitan cities or urban counties of copies of such plans to each other. Requires such plans to:  (1) provide a coordinating contact person or agency; and (2) include recipient assurances to maintain illegal drug and alcohol abuse-free facilities. Permits States to contract directly with private nonprofit organizations under the emergency shelter grant program with the approval of the appropriate local government. Requires projects which receive funding for essential services or maintenance and operation to be used as shelters for the full assistance period. Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for the emergency shelter grants program. Authorizes supportive housing demonstration program funds to be used for operating and technical assistance without regard to whether the proposed project involves a new or existing structure. Allows project sponsors (currently the Secretary) to determine the maximum length of stay of homeless persons in transitional housing projects. Increases the maximum number of residents in permanent housing for handicapped homeless projects from eight persons to 12 persons. Considers debt repayment on a loan made to purchase an existing structure for the homeless as an acquisition cost eligible for advance payment assistance.  Reduces from ten years to five years the length of time that recipients must operate such projects in order not to have to repay the full advance. Increases the amount of advance forgiveness for use in excess of five years (currently ten years) from ten percent to 20 percent. Requires program applicants to document site control within 12 months of receiving project assistance.  Gives selection priority to projects with documented site control. Considers staff salaries and the value of volunteer time as matching funds under the supportive housing demonstration program. Makes the report for such program an annual requirement. Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 program appropriations and permits fund reallocation. Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for supplemental assistance for facilities to assist the homeless.  Permits the use of such funds for operating expenses. Increases FY 1989 and 1990 budget authority for section 8 assistance for single room occupancy dwellings.  Repeals related cost limitation provisions. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress, within 12 months of enactment of this Act, regarding the impact of local housing rent controls on urban homelessness.  Includes among the specific requirements of such report:  (1) a listing of the localities having such controls; (2) an evaluation of such controls' impact on lower income housing, including Federal subsidized housing; (3) an evaluation of such controls' impact on commercial and nonrental housing development; (4) an evaluation of local officials' enforcement and administration of such codes; and (5) a comparison with other localities that have not instituted such controls on the supply, development, and affordability of rental housing. Title V:  Identification and Use of Surplus Federal Property - Requires the Secretary to identify buildings that are suitable for use by the homeless within two months after collecting information about underutilized Federal properties. Title VI:  Technical and Conforming Amendments to Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 - Subtitle A:  Housing Assistance - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937, with regard to income eligibility for assisted housing, to require the Secretary to establish an appropriate percentage of lower income families other than very low-income families that may receive such housing assistance.  Prohibits owners from skipping persons on the waiting list in order to select higher income families. Prohibits the Secretary from reducing section 8 rents for projects involving new construction or substantial or moderate rehabilitation that were in effect as of April 14, 1987, unless the project has been refinanced in a manner that reduces the owner's payments.  Requires:  (1) the restoration of any rents reduced between such date and the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) assistance payments by the Secretary to an affected owner. States that as of FY 1989 assistance payments under the housing voucher program shall be adjusted annually.  (Current authority is discretionary.) Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to authorize housing counseling services to owners of single family homes guaranteed or insured by the Veterans Administration. Amends the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978, regarding multifamily housing projects, to require the Secretary to provide the State housing agency and the local government with the right of first refusal upon approval of a prospective purchaser's disposition plan that reflects the project's fair market value.  (Current law requires such notification upon receipt of a bona fide purchase offer.) Amends the definition of ""subsidized project"" for purposes of such multifamily housing projects to exclude:  (1) section 8 vouchers or certificates; and (2) other section 8 assistance or specified assistance under the United States Housing Act of 1937 made to 50 percent or fewer of a project's units. Directs the Secretary to use not less than a specified sum for multifamily housing capital improvements assistance.  (Current law permits the Secretary to use not more than such sum.) Subtitle B:  Preservation of Low Income Housing - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 to require an owner of certain low-income housing to submit his intent to prepay a mortgage and his plan of action for such prepayment to the tenants.  Requires tenant consultation prior to plan approval. Provides incentives to extend low-income use only when low-income restrictions are extended through the mortgage term. Includes a limit on the amount of rent increases among the criteria necessary for approval of a plan of action. Subtitle C:  Rural Housing - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to repeal the provision limiting rent increases in the low-income rural rental housing program. Makes farm labor housing available for other low-income families in areas where there is no longer a need for farm labor housing. Subtitle D:  Mortgage Insurance and Secondary Mortgage Market Programs - Amends the National Housing Act to permit an investor to refinance an insured single family mortgage if monthly mortgage payments are reduced (thus exempting such investor from certain occupancy requirements). States, with regard to procedures applicable to assumption of insured mortgages under the National Housing Act, that:  (1) credit reviews shall be made starting from the date on which the mortgage is executed (currently from the date of enactment); and (2) sets December 1, 1986, as the date for applicability of specified assumption requirements under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987. Repeals the requirement that a mortgage under the home equity conversion demonstration program (for elderly homeowners) be secured by a dwelling whose mortgage value does not exceed specified single family mortgage insurance limits. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to direct the Secretary to:  (1) accept Veterans Administration certificates of reasonable value for one or more properties in a subdivision as administrative approval for the entire subdivision for a one-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) before the end of such period report to the Congress regarding housing subdivision approval practices of the Veterans Administration and the Departments of Agriculture and Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Makes permanent the authority of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to purchase multifamily second mortgages. Subtitle E:  Community Development and Miscellaneous Programs - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to repeal the provision requiring HUD to use 1980 census data to determine loss of entitlement status for metropolitan cities and urban counties. Provides, with regard to the antidisplacement certification, that:  (1) a local government unit receiving community development assistance or urban development action grants under such Act from a state shall make such certification to the State; and (2) a local government unit receiving such assistance from HUD shall make such certification to the Secretary. Permits the use of community development block grant funds to pay the assessments required of low and moderate income homeowners to recover the capital cost of public improvements. Makes technical amendments to the following programs:  (1) urban development action grants; (2) the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation; (3) national flood control; and (4) home mortgage disclosure. Title VII:  Education, Training, and Community Services Program - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to authorize FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for the following programs for the homeless:  (1) adult education; (2) education for children and youth; (3) exemplary grants and information dissemination; (4) job training; and (5) emergency community services. Requires the Coordinator of Education of Homeless Children and Youth annually to:  (1) gather data on homeless children and youth; and (2) report to the Secretary of Education. (This eliminates the current law requirement of an interim and final report.) Makes the job training for the homeless ratable reduction provisions permanent. Authorizes emergency community services homeless grants for persons facing foreclosure, eviction, or termination of utilities if:  (1) the person's inability to make such payments is due to an income reduction; (2) assistance is necessary to avoid foreclosure, eviction, or termination of utilities; and (3) there is a reasonable prospect of payment resumption.  Makes up to 25 percent of such grants available for the near homeless.  Requires States to award such grants within 60 days of receipt. Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to make homeless women, infants, and children eligible for the special supplemental food program (WIC).",2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-hr-4352,100,hr,4352,Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-03-31,1988-11-07,Became Public Law No: 100-628.,House,"Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]",MN,D,V000087,100,"(Conference report filed in House, H. Rept. 100-1089) Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments Act of 1988 - Title I: General Provisions - States that the amendments made by this Act shall not be construed to provide for new FY 1989 and 1990 budget authority in excess of appropriations. Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (the Act) to require the Comptroller General to make annual audits of Federal emergency management food and shelter and housing assistance programs. Title II:  Interagency Council on the Homeless - Amends the Act to authorize appropriations through FY 1990 for the Interagency Council on the Homeless.  Extends such Council through FY 1990.  Requires Federal agency Council members to establish program timetables. Requires States to designate Council contact persons. Title III:  Federal Emergency Management Food and Shelter Program - Amends the Act to authorize appropriations through FY 1990 for the Federal emergency management food and shelter program. Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to submit an emergency food and shelter grant program report to the Congress. Title IV:  Housing Assistance - Subtitle A: Comprehensive Homeless Assistance Plan - Requires a State or local grantee to submit an annual comprehensive homeless assistance plan to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Secretary). Subtitle B:  Emergency Shelter Grants - Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for the emergency shelter grant program.  Permits State distribution, with local approval, of such assistance to private nonprofit organizations.  Increases assistance available for homeless activities under such program.  Makes homelessness prevention an eligible program activity. Requires the Comptroller General to conduct a study and report to the Congress regarding homeless activities.  Revises program provisions regarding the use of a building as a shelter. Subtitle  C:  Supportive Housing - Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for the supportive housing demonstration program.  Makes public housing agencies eligible program sponsors.  Establishes a 24-month period (or longer if necessary) as the maximum transitional housing residence period. Authorizes larger than eight-person handicapped homeless housing under specified circumstances. Limits moderate rehabilitation grants to $200,000. Authorizes grants for employment assistance to transitional housing residents. Authorizes increased limits for acquisition advances and rehabilitation grants in high-cost areas. Limits new construction authority. Sets forth site control provisions. States that certain flood plain restrictions applicable to assisted or acquired housing under this subtitle shall be no more restrictive than to other programs under this title. Requires recipient non-Federal matching funds. Requires an annual program report to the Congress. Subtitle D:  Supplemental Assistance for Facilities to Assist the Homeless - Authorizes FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for supplemental assistance for facilities to assist the homeless. Sets forth site control provisions. Subtitle E: Miscellaneous Provisions - Increases budget authority for section 8 assistance (low-income housing) for single room occupancy dwellings. Defines ""major areas"" for section 8 housing fire and safety purposes as hallways and other areas specified in local fire, building, and safety codes. Requires annual section 8 cost assistance adjustments to consider construction cost increases. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress: (1) regarding the effect of rent control on homelessness; and (2) regarding alternative allocation formulas. Title V:  Identification and Use of Surplus Federal Property - Amends the Act to require the Secretary to identify Federal properties to use to aid the homeless within two months of collecting such information. Title VI:  Revision and Extension of Programs of Health Care for the Homeless - Subtitle A: Categorical Grants for Primary Health Services and Substance Abuse Services - Amends the Public Health Service Act to limit Federal matching funds after the first fiscal year to 66-2/3 percent of service costs with regard to grants for health assistance for the homeless. (Current law provides for 75 percent Federal funding.) Authorizes the continued provision for up to 12 months of certain health (including mental health) services to former homeless persons currently living in permanent housing. Includes persons living in transitional housing within the definition of ""homeless individual"" for purpose of such grants. Authorizes appropriations for such grants through FY 1991. Subtitle B:  Block Grant for Community Mental Health Services - Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations through FY 1991 for community mental health services block grants. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) make grants to the States on a competitive basis if annual appropriations are insufficient for minimum allotments; and (2) make unallotted State funds available to public and private nonprofit agencies for mental health services to the homeless in such State. Makes Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for mental health services allotments.  Sets minimum allotments at $50,000 for Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands. Subtitle C:  Authorization of Appropriations for Community Demonstration Projects - Amends the Act to authorize additional appropriations through FY 1991 for mental health services for homeless persons with chronic mental illness. Amends the Public Health Service Act to authorize appropriations through FY 1991 for alcohol and drug abuse treatment for homeless persons. Subtitle D: General Provisions - Sets forth effective dates for specified provisions of this title. Title VII:  Education, Training, and Community Services Programs - Subtitle A:  Homeless Assistance Programs - Amends the Act to authorize appropriations through FY 1990 for the following programs for the homeless:   (1) adult education; (2) education for children and youth; (3) exemplary education programs and related information dissemination; (4) job training, including a specified obligation for veterans' reintegration projects; and (5) the emergency community services homeless grant program. Makes Guam, the Virgin Islands, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands eligible for such grants (with the exception of the emergency community services grants).  Makes Puerto Rico eligible for job training for the homeless grants.  (Puerto Rico is currently eligible for such other assistance under this subtitle.) Subtitle B:  Job Training Partnership Act - Jobs for Employable Dependent Individuals Act - Amends the Job Training Partnership Act to entitle each State to bonus payments for the successful job placement of certain employable dependent individuals. Sets forth the following eligibility classes:  (1) a head of a household who is a long-term welfare recipient; (2) a head of household who is receiving welfare and is less than 22 years old; (3) a person who is blind or disabled and a long-term welfare recipient; and (4) a person who is blind or disabled, a long-term welfare recipient, and is less than 22 years old. Requires that such individual:  (1) participate in education, training, and support activities designed to provide jobs for such individuals; (2) be placed in nonsubsidized employment; (3) receive from such employment an income equal to or greater than the cash benefits under the relevant aid program; and (4) no longer qualify for such aid benefits, with specified exceptions. Provides that the amount of the incentive bonus paid to each State shall be equal to:  (1) 75 percent of the placement bonus base for each successful placement; (2) 75 percent of the placement bonus base for the second continuous year of such employment; and (3) 75 percent of the placement bonus base for the third continuous year of employment.  Sets forth formulas for determination of the placement bonus base. Authorizes a Governor to reserve an amount equal to the amount the State receives for incentive bonuses.  Authorizes a Governor to set aside up to 15 percent of such amount for distribution to participating State agencies to support the costs of establishing and maintaining systems necessary for the operation of the incentive bonus program.  Directs the Governor to distribute the remainder of the reserved amount to participating agencies, private industry councils in service delivery areas, and service providers who contribute to the incentive bonus program. Directs the Secretary of Labor to:  (1) provide ongoing technical assistance; (2) conduct an annual survey of participating States and report to the Congress regarding State information gathering; (3) evaluate the incentive bonus program and report to the Congress; and (4) establish a performance standard and report to the Congress concerning such standard's effectiveness. Title VIII:  Veterans Programs - Authorizes additional FY 1989 and 1990 appropriations for veterans' domiciliary care and care of chronically mentally ill homeless veterans. Title IX:  Aid to Families With Dependent Children; Unemployment Compensation - Amends the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 to extend through September 30, 1989, the prohibition on implementation of certain regulations proposed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services regarding the use of aid to families with dependent children (AFDC) funds to meet emergency AFDC family needs either through emergency assistance or special needs payments. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) review policies governing the use of AFDC funds; and (2) report to the Congress by July 1, 1989, regarding  improvements in AFDC's ability to respond to emergency needs of eligible families and the elimination of the use of AFDC funds in commercial or similar transient shelters (welfare hotels). Authorizes demonstration projects to reduce the number of homeless AFDC families in such hotels and increase the use of transitional facilities to house such families.  Authorizes FY 1990 appropriations. Authorizes the Secretary to require Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program applicants or participants to consent to wage and salary verification.  Amends the Social Security Act to provide limited access for HUD and housing agency personnel to State employment records for such purposes.  Terminates such authorization on October 1, 1994.  Provides penalties for violations of such verification and disclosure provisions. Title X:  Housing and Community Development Technical Amendments - Subtitle A:  Housing Assistance - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to prohibit owners from skipping over lower income families for purposes of assisted housing eligibility. Permits child care grants to be awarded to facilities near (as well as in) public housing projects. Restores certain section 8 rents that were reduced after April 15, 1987.  Stipulates that for FY 1989 such amounts shall only be restored as provided for by appropriations. Authorizes the waiver of the 15 percent limit on ""attached"" assistance for project-based section 8 assistance with regard to specified projects in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Permits contract renewals (aggregate not to exceed 15 years) for such ""attached"" assistance. Directs the Secretary to allocate sufficient section 8 assistance to address physical and economic displacement of tenants living in rental rehabilitation projects. Requires the Secretary to process a specified project loan (Tweemill House) under section 202 of the Housing Act of 1959 without regard to certain cost limits. Permits HUD-funded housing counseling for owners of Veterans Administration guaranteed homes. Amends the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978 with regard to the sale of HUD-owned multifamilly housing to:  (1) require HUD to preserve units of unsubsidized projects occupied by low- and moderate-income persons on either the date of assignment or the date of foreclosure; (2) give a right of first refusal to local governments and the designated State agencies; (3) prohibit the transfer of such first refusal to a private entity except after a public solicitation process; (4) require the Secretary to develop a pre-sale project disposition plan; and (5) require the Secretary to make annual first refusal reports to the Congress. Obligates a specified amount of funds from the flexible subsidy program for multifamily housing capital improvements. Requires 50 percent of funds recaptured from the refinancing of a State financed section 8 project to be used for very low-income housing. Sets forth permitted exceptions to tenant preference provisions, including Indian housing projects. Subtitle B:  Preservation of Low Income Housing - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 with regard to owner prepayment of mortgages on insured or subsidized housing, including prepayment plans of action, incentives, and ten percent rent increase limits. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to promulgate regulations regarding the selection of a qualified nonprofit organization or public agency purchasers of rural housing. Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to repeal the 15-year requirement with regard to the selection 8 loan management program.  Makes program assistance available to unsubsidized projects. Subtitle C:  Rural Housing - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to issue regulations implementing the rural housing guaranteed loan program within 120 days of enactment of this Act. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to repeal the provision requiring the use of comparables in determining rural rent adjustments. Permits domestic farm labor housing no longer needed for such purposes to be used in the rural rental housing program. Permits the Secretary of Agriculture to use U.S. attorneys, the General Counsel of the Department of Agriculture, or private attorneys to litigate rural housing claims.  Requires a related annual report to the Congress. Subtitle D:  Mortgage Insurance and Secondary Mortgage Market Programs - Amends the National Housing Act to permit an investor to refinance an insured single family mortgage if monthly mortgage payments are reduced (thus exempting such investor from certain occupancy requirements). States, with regard to procedures applicable to assumption of insured mortgages under the National Housing Act:  (1) that credit reviews shall be made starting from the date on which the mortgage is executed (currently from the date of enactment); and (2) that December 1, 1986, is set as the date for applicability of specified assumption requirements under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to direct the Secretary to:  (1) accept Veterans Administration certificates of reasonable value for one or more properties in a subdivision as administrative approval for the entire subdivision for a one-year period beginning on the date of enactment of this Act; and (2) before the end of such period report to the Congress regarding housing subdivision approval practices of the Veterans Administration and the Departments of Agriculture and HUD. Makes permanent the authority of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to purchase multifamily second mortgages. Permits the payment of claims on losses from single family preforeclosure under the Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance program. Subtitle E:  Community Development and Miscellaneous Programs - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to repeal the provision requiring HUD to use 1980 census data to determine loss of entitlement status for metropolitan cities and urban counties. Provides, with regard to the antidisplacement certification, that:  (1) a local government unit receiving community development assistance or urban development action grants under such Act from a state shall make such certification to the State; and (2) a local government unit receiving such assistance from HUD shall make such certification to the Secretary. Sets forth congressional findings regarding flood elevation requirements in effect for Sacramento, California. Requires the Federal Emergency Management Agency to prepare a hydrological study of Miles Creek, California, in order to revise flood elevations in Planada, California. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 to implement certain home mortgage disclosure provisions as of August 19, 1988. Amends the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to revise provisions regarding public housing inspection and the abatement demonstration program. Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to:  (1) develop a policy (using Environmental Protection Agency guidelines) for dealing with radon contamination in multifamily housing; and (2) report to the Congress within one year of enactment of this Act.",2025-07-21T19:44:15Z,
100-hr-4292,100,hr,4292,Emergency Housing Assistance Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-03-30,1988-05-24,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]",TX,D,G000272,7,"Emergency Housing Assistance Act of 1988 - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make emergency mortgage relief payments on behalf of certain delinquent mortgagors in a district when, for three consecutive months, the amount of delinquent mortgage loans exceeds a specified percentage of the amount of all loans accounted for in the mortgage delinquency series maintained by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. Provides for the discontinuation and reinstitution of such program depending on delinquency rates. Directs the Secretary to notify the mortgagees of the institution or reinstitution of such a program in that district. Lists program eligibility conditions, including requirements that:  (1) the mortgage is not federally insured under the Housing Act of 1949; (2) the mortgagor has suffered a substantial reduction in income, other than as a result of repeated or felonious misconduct, which renders the mortgagor unable to correct a mortgage delinquency or to resume full mortgage payments; (3) the average aggregate annual income of the mortgagor and family members residing with the mortgagor does not exceed a specified amount; (4) the mortgagor has cooperated with any attempt by the mortgagee to establish a reasonable repayment plan; (5) the Secretary has determined that assistance is necessary to avoid foreclosure and that it is likely that the mortgagor will be able to resume full mortgage payments within 36 months and pay the mortgage in full by its maturity date; and (6) the property serving the mortgage is a one-to-four-family principal residence. Requires each mortgagee, at least 30 days before instituting any foreclosure proceeding, to assist the mortgagor involved in applying for assistance under this Act, unless the mortgagor waives such assistance. Prohibits a mortgagee from instituting foreclosure proceedings until it receives notice of the Secretary's decision on such application.  Allows a mortgagor to apply for assistance after foreclosure proceedings have begun, in which event such proceedings shall be stayed pending the Secretary's decision.  Declares that failure to comply with these provisions shall be the basis of an action to enjoin a foreclosure. States that assistance payments shall:  (1) be made from the Homeowners Emergency Relief Fund; (2) not exceed amounts necessary to supplement mortgagor contributions; and (3) be provided for up to 18 months, with an 18-month extension as necessary. Directs the Secretary to establish procedures for ascertaining the mortgagor's financial circumstances to determine whether such payments should be adjusted or terminated. Secures assistance payments under this Act through property liens. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) provide homeownership counseling to persons assisted under this Act; and (2) approve or disapprove an application for assistance within 45 days. Establishes in the Treasury the Homeowners Emergency Relief Fund to carry out the provisions of this Act. Authorizes FY 1989 appropriations and limits expenditures for assistance under this Act. Requires the Secretary and certain Federal agencies which supervise financial institutions to: (1) encourage such institutions to exercise forbearance with respect to residential mortgages; and (2) waive or relax limitations pertaining to operations of such institutions or mortgagees with respect to mortgage delinquencies.  Directs the Federal home loan banks, the Federal Reserve banks, and the National Credit Union Administration to give special consideration to advance, discount, or credit applications of the institutions or borrowers that have exercised forbearance in residential mortgage foreclosures. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the Congress regarding:  (1) the rate of delinquencies and foreclosures in various housing markets; (2) the prospects of voluntary forbearance by mortgagees in such areas; (3) Government actions to encourage such forbearance and to provide assistance under this title; and (4) the default status of mortgages on multifamily properties with recommendations on curing and avoiding such defaults. Directs the Secretary to study and report to the Congress on whether the use of a mortgage delinquency series different from the one specified in this Act would be more effective. Repeals title I (Emergency Homeowners Relief Act) of the Emergency Housing Act of 1975.",2025-08-28T20:04:57Z,
100-hr-4250,100,hr,4250,A bill to amend the National Housing Act to exempt the single family home mortgage insurance program administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the guarantee authority of the Government National Mortgage Association from sequestration or reduction under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985.,Housing and Community Development,1988-03-24,1988-04-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1]",OR,D,A000337,32,Amends the National Housing Act to exempt the single family home mortgage insurance program administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the guarantee authority of the Government National Mortgage Association from sequestration or reduction under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act).,2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-hjres-490,100,hjres,490,"A joint resolution making emergency supplemental appropriations for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1988, for urgently needed assistance for the homeless as authorized in the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act.",Housing and Community Development,1988-03-10,1988-03-10,Referred to House Committee on Appropriations.,House,"Rep. Lowry, Mike [D-WA-7]",WA,D,L000486,60,"Title I:  Housing and Urban Development - Makes FY 1988 supplemental appropriations for the following Department of Housing and Urban Development homeless programs authorized by the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act: (1) single room occupancy dwelling rehabilitation; (2) emergency shelter grants; (3) supportive housing demonstration program; and (4) supplemental assistance for facilities to assist the homeless. Makes FY 1988 supplemental appropriations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency's emergency food and shelter program. Title II:  Health and Human Services - Makes FY 1988 supplemental appropriations for the following Department of Health and Human Services homeless programs authorized by the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act:  (1) health services; (2) community mental health services (alcohol, drug abuse, and mental health); and (3) emergency community services.",2024-02-05T11:50:03Z,
100-hr-4105,100,hr,4105,Voucher Assistance Improvement Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-03-08,1988-03-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Gallo, Dean A. [R-NJ-11]",NJ,R,G000025,1,Voucher Assistance Improvement Act of 1988 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to permit the use of housing vouchers to assist lower income families affected by the prepayment of mortgages on Department of Housing and Urban Development projects.,2025-08-28T20:06:38Z,
100-hr-4024,100,hr,4024,Affordable Permanent Housing for the Homeless Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-02-25,1988-03-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Leland, Mickey [D-TX-18]",TX,D,L000237,31,"Affordable Permanent Housing for the Homeless Act of 1988 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to increase FY 1988 budget authority for the following housing programs for the homeless: (1) section 8 (lower income housing assistance) certificates; (2) section 8 moderate rehabilitation, including assistance to handicapped homeless people; (3) public housing grants; and (4) rental rehabilitation. Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit an annual report to the Congress regarding:  (1) activities under this Act; and (2) the housing situation for homeless families with children.",2025-08-28T20:05:42Z,
100-hr-4012,100,hr,4012,Housing and Community Development Labor Standards Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-02-24,1988-03-01,"Hearings Held by Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development Prior to Introduction (Feb 23, 88).",House,"Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4]",MN,D,V000087,27,"Housing and Community Development Labor Standards Act of 1988 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to state that wage standards shall apply to community development block grant and urban development action grant construction and closely related activities. Prohibits preemption of higher State, local, or Indian tribal wage standards under:  (1) such programs; (2) assisted housing programs; and (3) mortgage insurance programs.",2025-08-28T20:05:58Z,
100-hr-3927,100,hr,3927,Indian Housing Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1988-02-09,1988-06-29,Became Public Law No: 100-358.,House,"Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]",TX,D,G000272,19,"(Measure passed House, amended, roll call #112 (312-106))  Indian Housing Act of 1988 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to establish a separate assisted housing program for Indians and Alaska Natives. States that:  (1) current public housing provisions shall continue to apply to federally assisted Indian housing; and (2) future provisions shall not apply to such housing unless explicitly provided for. Exempts Indian housing authorities (IHAs) from certain requirements under the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 regarding pet ownership in assisted housing for the elderly or handicapped. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out a mutual help homeownership opportunity program (program) for Indians and Alaska Natives, including non-lower income families. Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial assistance to IHAs for such purpose. Makes single-family dwellings eligible for program assistance.  Authorizes cooperative ownership as an eligible form of program ownership. Authorizes up to ten percent of a project's dwellings, or five dwelling units, whichever is higher, to be used for non-lower income families on Indian reservations or other Indian areas if there is a need for such housing that cannot otherwise be met.  Authorizes assistance to a non-Indian family if such family is essential to the well-being of Indian families and housing needs cannot otherwise be met. Requires a participating family to enter into a mutual help and occupancy agreement with the IHA which shall provide for:  (1) family contribution of at least $1,500 in land, cash, labor, or materials (which may, except for labor, be contributed by the tribe); (2) monthly payments of the higher  of either a percentage of adjusted income minus utilities, or the non-federally subsidized portion of the dwelling's operating expenses; (3) family responsibility for maintenance and utilities; and (4) homeownership opportunities. Directs the Secretary to establish a self-help housing program for projects assisted under this Act. Requires participating families to make labor contributions similar to those of the mutual self-help housing program under the Housing Act of 1949.  Provides for technical and supervisory assistance to participating families.  Permits IHAs to apply for the self-help housing program. Authorizes the Secretary to:  (1) consider logistical problems and the availability of skilled labor and acceptable materials in determining maximum contributions to IHA projects; and (2) ensure provision, through the Interdepartmental Agreement on Indian Housing, of roads, electricity, and other facilities necessary for Indian housing projects. Requires IHAs to provide project accessibility for handicapped persons. Requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development annual report to include evaluations of Indian housing, including housing for Native Hawaiians. Directs the Secretary to consult with IHAs to develop implementing regulations under this Act. States that any recaptured Indian housing funds shall be available only for such housing. Excludes from the definition of ""adjusted income"" for purposes of such Act up to $25 per week of employment or education related travel for families receiving IHA assistance. Includes IHAs in the definition of ""public housing agency."" Defines ""Indian"" to mean any person recognized as being an Indian or Alaska Native by an Indian tribe, the Federal Government, or any State. Defines the following terms:  (1) Indian area; (2) Indian housing authority; and (3) Indian tribe.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-hr-3891,100,hr,3891,Community Housing Partnership Act,Housing and Community Development,1988-02-02,1988-07-12,Subcommittee Hearings Held.,House,"Rep. Kennedy, Joseph P., II [D-MA-8]",MA,D,K000110,100,"Community Housing Partnership Act - Title I: Housing Education and Organizational Support Grants for Community Based Housing Projects - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide housing education and organizational support grants directly to nonprofit organizations or indirectly to States and cities to assist such organizations. Authorizes permanent appropriations beginning with FY 1989. Title II:  Community Housing and Partnership Grants - Authorizes the Secretary to provide community partnership grants directly to nonprofit organizations or indirectly to States and cities to assist such organizations. Divides appropriations among:  (1) urban community housing partnership grants (60 percent); (2) State community housing partnership grants (30 percent); and (3) direct community housing partnership grants (ten percent). Sets forth the following eligible activities:  (1) technical assistance and site control loans; (2) seed-money loans; (3) matching grants or loans; and (4) program-wide technical and management assistance for nonprofit sponsors. Sets forth rental project and home ownership eligibility provisions, including:  (1) occupancy by lower income families; (2) profit limitations; (3) funding coordination; (4) tax treatment; and (5) affirmative action requirements. Authorizes permanent appropriations beginning with FY 1989. Title III:  General Provisions - Defines specified terms for purposes of this Act.",2025-08-28T20:07:51Z,
100-s-1987,100,s,1987,Indian Housing Act of 1988,Housing and Community Development,1987-12-21,1988-06-10,Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.,Senate,"Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI]",HI,D,I000025,6,"(Reported to Senate from the Select Committee on Indian Affairs with amendment, S. Rept. 100-344)  Indian Housing Act of 1988 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to establish a separate assisted housing program for Indians and Alaska Natives. States that:  (1) current public housing provisions shall continue to apply to federally assisted Indian housing; and (2) future provisions shall not apply to such housing unless explicitly provided for. Exempts Indian housing authorities (IHAs) from certain requirements under the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 regarding pet ownership in assisted housing for the elderly or handicapped. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out a mutual help homeownership opportunity program (program) for Indians and Alaska Natives, including non-lower income families.  Authorizes the Secretary to provide financial assistance to IHAs for such purpose. Makes single-family dwellings eligible for program assistance.  Authorizes cooperative ownership as an eligible form of program ownership. Authorizes up to ten percent of a project's dwellings, or five dwelling units, whichever is higher, to be used for non-lower income families on Indian reservations or other Indian areas if there is a need for such housing that cannot otherwise be met.  Authorizes assistance to a non-Indian family if such family is essential to the well-being of Indian families and housing needs cannot otherwise be met. Requires a participating family to enter into a mutual help and occupancy agreement with the IHA which shall provide for:  (1) family contribution of at least $1,500 in land, cash, labor, or materials (which may, except for labor, be contributed by the tribe); (2) monthly payments of the higher  of either a percentage of adjusted income minus utilities, or the non-federally subsidized portion of the dwelling's operating expenses; (3) family responsibility for maintenance and utilities; and (4) homeownership opportunities. Directs the Secretary to establish a self-help housing program for projects assisted under this Act.  Requires participating families to make labor contributions similar to those of the mutual self-help housing program under the Housing Act of 1949.  Provides for technical and supervisory assistance to participating families.  Permits IHAs to apply for the self-help housing program. Authorizes the Secretary to:  (1) consider logistical problems and the availability of skilled labor and acceptable materials in determining maximum contributions to IHA projects; and (2) ensure provision, through the Interdepartmental Agreement on Indian Housing, of roads, electricity, and other facilities necessary for Indian housing projects. Requires IHAs to provide project accessibility for handicapped persons. Requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development annual report to include evaluations of Indian housing, including housing for Native Hawaiians. Directs the Secretary to consult with IHAs to develop implementing regulations under this Act. States that any recaptured Indian housing funds shall be available only for such housing. Excludes from the definition of ""adjusted income"" for purposes of such Act up to $25 per week of employment or education related travel for families receiving IHA assistance. Excludes from the definition of ""income"" dividends or other payments received from the Alaska Permanent Fund by children under the age of 18. Includes IHAs in the definition of ""public housing agency."" Defines ""Indian"" to mean any person recognized as being an Indian or Alaska Native by an Indian tribe, the Federal Government, or any State. Defines the following terms:  (1) Indian area; (2) Indian housing authority; and (3) Indian tribe. States that: (1) references to Alaska Indians, Aleuts, and Eskimos in this Act shall not grant or defer any status or powers other than those enumerated in this Act; and (2) nothing in this Act shall validate or invalidate any claim by Alaskan Natives of sovereign authority over lands or people.",2025-06-20T19:33:16Z,
100-s-1994,100,s,1994,A bill to prevent fraud and abuse in housing and urban development programs.,Housing and Community Development,1987-12-21,1988-01-04,Referred to Subcommittee on Social Security.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,1,"Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to require Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) program applicants or participants to:  (1) disclose their social security or employer identification numbers; and (2) consent to wage information verification. Amends the Social Security Act to provide HUD with access to State employment records.  Requires Federal, State, local, or public housing administering agencies to independently verify such information before terminating or reducing any housing benefits. Establishes criminal and civil penalties for misuse of such information.",2024-02-07T16:32:33Z,
100-hjres-427,100,hjres,427,"A joint resolution to provide for the temporary extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.",Housing and Community Development,1987-12-16,1987-12-21,Became Public Law No: 100-200.,House,"Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]",TX,D,G000272,3,"Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority through March 15, 1988, for:  (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) homeownership for lower income families, including mortgage insurance authority and housing stimulus authority; (5) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (6) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance; (7) the demonstration mortgage reinsurance program; (8) mortgage insurance for armed forces' civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (9) mortgage insurance for land development; and (10) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend urban rehabilitation loan authority through March 15, 1988. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend Farmers Home Administration Authority through March 15, 1988, for: (1) insured loans for rental and cooperative housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families in rural areas; (2) rural communities with 10,000 - 20,000 population to participate in rural housing programs; and (3) mutual and self-help housing grant and loan authority. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend authority for national flood insurance, including emergency implementation and flood-risk zones, through March 15, 1988. Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority for the national crime insurance program through March 15, 1988. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend community development block grant entitlement authority for certain metropolitan city and urban county areas through March 15, 1988. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to extend the maximum interest rate limitation on loans for housing and related facilities for elderly or handicapped families through March 15, 1988. Extends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act through March 15, 1988. Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to extend the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank through March 15, 1988. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to extend the Federal National Mortgage Association's (Fannie Mae) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through March 15, 1988. Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to extend the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation's (Freddie Mac) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through March 15, 1988. Amends the National Housing Act to make permanent the limitation on the principal amount of mortgages that may be insured in any fiscal year under such Act. Amends Federal law to extend the moratorium on the prepayment of certain rural rental housing loans through March 15, 1988.",2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-sjres-233,100,sjres,233,"A joint resolution to provide for the temporary extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.",Housing and Community Development,1987-12-16,1987-12-16,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,1,"Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority through March 15, 1988, for:  (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) homeownership for lower income families including mortgage insurance authority and housing stimulus authority; (5) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (6) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance; (7) the demonstration mortgage reinsurance program; (8) mortgage insurance for armed forces' civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (9) mortgage insurance for land development; and (10) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend urban rehabilitation loan authority through March 15, 1988. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend Farmers Home Administration Authority through March 15, 1988, for: (1) insured loans for rental and cooperative housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families in rural areas; (2) rural communities with 10,000 - 20,000 population to participate in rural housing programs; and (3) mutual and self-help housing grant and loan authority. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend authority for national flood insurance, including emergency implementation and flood-risk zones, through March 15, 1988. Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority for the national crime insurance program through March 15, 1988. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend community development block grant entitlement authority for certain metropolitan city and urban county areas through March 15, 1988. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to extend the maximum interest rate limitation on loans for housing and related facilities for elderly or handicapped families through March 15, 1988. Extends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act through March 15, 1988. Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to extend the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank through March 15, 1988. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to extend the Federal National Mortgage Association's (Fannie Mae) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through March 15, 1988. Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to extend the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation's (Freddie Mac) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through March 15, 1988. Amends the National Housing Act to make permanent the limitation on the principal amount of mortgages that may be insured in any fiscal year under such Act. Amends Federal law to extend the moratorium on the prepayment of certain rural rental housing loans through March 15, 1988.",2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,
100-hjres-404,100,hjres,404,"A joint resolution to provide for the temporary extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.",Housing and Community Development,1987-11-19,1987-12-03,Became Public Law No: 100-179.,House,"Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]",TX,D,G000272,3,"Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority through December 16, 1987, for:  (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) homeownership for lower income families, including mortgage insurance authority and housing stimulus authority; (5) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (6) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance; (7) the demonstration mortgage reinsurance program; (8) mortgage insurance for armed forces' civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (9) mortgage insurance for land development; and (10) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend urban rehabilitation loan authority through December 16, 1987. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend Farmers Home Administration authority through December 16, 1987, for: (1) insured loans for rental and cooperative housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families in rural areas; (2) rural communities with 10,000 - 20,000 population to participate in rural housing programs; and (3) mutual and self-help housing grant and loan authority. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend authority for national flood insurance, including emergency implementation and flood-risk zones, through December 16, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority for the national crime insurance program through December 16, 1987. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend community development block grant entitlement authority for certain metropolitan city and urban county areas through December 16, 1987. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to extend the maximum interest rate limitation on loans for housing and related facilities for elderly or handicapped families through December 16, 1987. Extends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act through December 16, 1987. Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to extend the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank through December 16, 1987. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to extend the Federal National Mortgage Association's (Fannie Mae) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through December 16, 1987. Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to extend the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation's (Freddie Mac) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through December 16, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to make permanent the limitation on the principal amount of mortgages that may be insured in any fiscal year under such Act. Amends Federal law to extend the moratorium on the prepayment of certain rural rental housing loans through December 16, 1987.",2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-sjres-220,100,sjres,220,"A joint resolution to provide for the extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.",Housing and Community Development,1987-11-13,1987-11-17,Became Public Law No: 100-170.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,0,"Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority through December 16, 1987, for:  (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) homeownership for lower income families including mortgage insurance authority and housing stimulus authority; (5) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (6) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance; (7) the demonstration mortgage reinsurance program; (8) mortgage insurance for armed forces' civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (9) mortgage insurance for land development; and (10) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend urban rehabilitation loan authority through December 16, 1987. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend Farmers Home Administration authority through December 16, 1987, for: (1) insured loans for rental and cooperative housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families in rural areas; (2) rural communities with 10,000 - 20,000 population to participate in rural housing programs; and (3) mutual and self-help housing grant and loan authority. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend authority for national flood insurance, including emergency implementation and flood-risk zones, through December 16, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority for the national crime insurance program through December 16, 1987. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend community development block grant entitlement authority for certain metropolitan city and urban county areas through December 16, 1987. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to extend the maximum interest rate limitation on loans for housing and related facilities for elderly or handicapped families through December 16, 1987. Extends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act through December 16, 1987. Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to extend the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank through December 16, 1987. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to extend the Federal National Mortgage Association's (Fannie Mae) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through December 16, 1987. Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to extend the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation's (Freddie Mac) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through December 16, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to make permanent the limitation on the principal amount of mortgages that may be insured in any fiscal year under such Act. Amends Federal law to extend the moratorium on the prepayment of certain rural rental housing loans through December 2, 1987.",2023-02-21T17:42:24Z,
100-sjres-219,100,sjres,219,"A joint resolution to provide for the extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.",Housing and Community Development,1987-11-12,1988-06-23,Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,1,"Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority through December 16, 1987, for:  (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) homeownership for lower income families including mortgage insurance authority and housing stimulus authority; (5) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (6) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance; (7) the demonstration mortgage reinsurance program; (8) mortgage insurance for armed forces' civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (9) mortgage insurance for land development; and (10) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend urban rehabilitation loan authority through December 16, 1987. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend Farmers Home Administration authority through December 16, 1987, for: (1) insured loans for rental and cooperative housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families in rural areas; (2) rural communities with 10,000 - 20,000 population to participate in rural housing programs; and (3) mutual and self-help housing grant and loan authority. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend authority for national flood insurance, including emergency implementation and flood-risk zones, through December 16, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority for the national crime insurance program through December 16, 1987. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend community development block grant entitlement authority for certain metropolitan city and urban county areas through December 16, 1987. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to extend the maximum interest rate limitation on loans for housing and related facilities for elderly or handicapped families through December 16, 1987. Extends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act through December 16, 1987. Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to extend the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank through December 16, 1987. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to extend the Federal National Mortgage Association's (Fannie Mae) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through December 16, 1987. Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to extend the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation's (Freddie Mac) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through December 16, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to make permanent the limitation on the principal amount of mortgages that may be insured in any fiscal year under such Act. Amends Federal law to extend the moratorium on the prepayment of certain rural rental housing loans through December 16, 1987.",2021-06-10T21:53:54Z,
100-hjres-393,100,hjres,393,"A joint resolution to provide for the temporary extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.",Housing and Community Development,1987-10-29,1987-10-29,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]",TX,D,G000272,3,"Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority through November 15, 1987, for:  (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) homeownership for lower income families, including mortgage insurance authority and housing stimulus authority; (5) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (6) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance; (7) the demonstration mortgage reinsurance program; (8) mortgage insurance for armed forces' civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (9) mortgage insurance for land development; and (10) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend urban rehabilitation loan authority through November 15, 1987. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend Farmers Home Administration Authority through November 15, 1987, for: (1) insured loans for rental and cooperative housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families in rural areas; (2) rural communities with 10,000 - 20,000 population to participate in rural housing programs; and (3) mutual and self-help housing grant and loan authority. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend authority for national flood insurance, including emergency implementation and flood-risk zones, through November 15, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority for the national crime insurance program through November 15, 1987. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend community development block grant entitlement authority for certain metropolitan city and urban county areas through November 15, 1987. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to extend the maximum interest rate limitation on loans for housing and related facilities for elderly or handicapped families through November 15, 1987. Extends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act through November 15, 1987. Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to extend the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank through November 15, 1987. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to extend the Federal National Mortgage Association's (Fannie Mae) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through November 15, 1987. Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to extend the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation's (Freddie Mac) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through November 15, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to make permanent the limitation on the principal amount of mortgages that may be insured in any fiscal year under such Act. Amends Federal law to extend the moratorium on the prepayment of certain rural rental housing loans through November 15, 1987.",2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-sjres-209,100,sjres,209,"A joint resolution to provide for the extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.",Housing and Community Development,1987-10-27,1987-11-05,Became Public Law No: 100-154.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,1,"Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority through November 15, 1987, for:  (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) homeownership for lower income families including mortgage insurance authority and housing stimulus authority; (5) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (6) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance; (7) the demonstration mortgage reinsurance program; (8) mortgage insurance for armed forces' civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (9) mortgage insurance for land development; and (10) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend urban rehabilitation loan authority through November 15, 1987. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend Farmers Home Administration Authority through November 15, 1987, for: (1) insured loans for rental and cooperative housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families in rural areas; (2) rural communities with 10,000 - 20,000 population to participate in rural housing programs; and (3) mutual and self-help housing grant and loan authority. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend authority for national flood insurance, including emergency implementation and flood-risk zones, through November 15, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority for the national crime insurance program through November 15, 1987. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend community development block grant entitlement authority for certain metropolitan city and urban county areas through November 15, 1987. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to extend the maximum interest rate limitation on loans for housing and related facilities for elderly or handicapped families through November 15, 1987. Extends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act through November 15, 1987. Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to extend the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank through November 15, 1987. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to extend the Federal National Mortgage Association's (Fannie Mae) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through November 15, 1987. Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to extend the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation's (Freddie Mac) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through November 15, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to make permanent the limitation on the principal amount of mortgages that may be insured in any fiscal year under such Act. Amends Federal law to extend the moratorium on the prepayment of certain rural rental housing loans through November 15, 1987.",2023-02-21T17:42:17Z,
100-sjres-191,100,sjres,191,"A joint resolution to provide for the extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.",Housing and Community Development,1987-09-24,1987-09-30,Became Public Law No: 100-122.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,1,"Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority through October 31, 1987, for:  (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) homeownership for lower income families including mortgage insurance authority and housing stimulus authority; (5) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (6) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance; (7) the demonstration mortgage reinsurance program; (8) mortgage insurance for armed forces' civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (9) mortgage insurance for land development; and (10) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend urban rehabilitation loan authority through October 31, 1987. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend Farmers Home Administration Authority through October 31, 1987, for: (1) insured loans for rental and cooperative housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families in rural areas; (2) rural communities with 10,000 - 20,000 population to participate in rural housing programs; and (3) mutual and self-help housing grant and loan authority. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend authority for national flood insurance, including emergency implementation and flood-risk zones, through October 31, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority for the national crime insurance program through October 31, 1987. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend community development block grant entitlement authority for certain metropolitan city and urban county areas through October 31, 1987. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to extend the maximum interest rate limitation on loans for housing and related facilities for elderly or handicapped families through October 31, 1987. Extends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act through October 31, 1987. Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to extend the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank through October 31, 1986. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to extend the Federal National Mortgage Association's (Fannie Mae) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through October 31, 1987. Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to extend the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation's (Freddie Mac) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through October 31, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to make permanent the limitation on the principal amount of mortgages that may be insured in any fiscal year under such Act. Amends Federal law to extend the moratorium on the repayment of certain rural rental housing loans through October 31, 1987.",2023-02-21T17:42:03Z,
100-hr-3339,100,hr,3339,Lower Income Homeownership Improvement Act,Housing and Community Development,1987-09-23,1987-10-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9]",CA,D,S000810,0,"Lower Income Homeownerhip Improvement Act - Amends the National Housing Act to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to review lower-income mortgage assistance contracts and, if a contract's interest rate exceeds current rates on similar mortgages by more than three percentage points, the Secretary shall notify the homeowner that:  (1) he or she should attempt to refinance; and (2) the Secretary will reimburse reasonable refinancing costs.",2025-08-28T20:07:07Z,
100-hr-3311,100,hr,3311,Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity Act,Housing and Community Development,1987-09-21,1987-10-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6]",NJ,D,D000586,10,"Elder Cottage Housing Opportunity Act - Amends the Housing Act of 1959, the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968, and the National Housing Act to provide assistance for the purchase and installation of elder cottage housing opportunity units.",2025-08-28T20:09:17Z,
100-hjres-363,100,hjres,363,"A joint resolution to provide for the extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.",Housing and Community Development,1987-09-17,1987-09-17,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]",TX,D,G000272,3,"Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority through October 31, 1987, for:  (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) homeownership for lower income families, including mortgage insurance authority and housing stimulus authority; (5) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (6) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance; (7) the demonstration mortgage reinsurance program; (8) mortgage insurance for armed forces' civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (9) mortgage insurance for land development; and (10) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend urban rehabilitation loan authority through October 31, 1987. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend Farmers Home Administration authority through October 31, 1987, for: (1) insured loans for rental and cooperative housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families in rural areas; (2) rural communities with 10,000 - 20,000 population to participate in rural housing programs; and (3) mutual and self-help housing grant and loan authority. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend authority for national flood insurance, including emergency implementation and flood-risk zones, through October 31, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority for the national crime insurance program through October 31, 1987. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend community development block grant entitlement authority for certain metropolitan city and urban county areas through October 31, 1987. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to extend the maximum interest rate limitation on loans for housing and related facilities for elderly or handicapped families through October 31, 1987. Extends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act through October 31, 1987. Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to extend the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank through October 31, 1987. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to extend the Federal National Mortgage Association's (Fannie Mae) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through October 31, 1987. Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to extend the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation's (Freddie Mac) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through October 31, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to make permanent the limitation on the principal amount of mortgages that may be insured in any fiscal year under such Act.",2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-hr-3281,100,hr,3281,Lower Income Homeownership Refinancing Act,Housing and Community Development,1987-09-16,1987-10-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Kleczka, Gerald D. [D-WI-4]",WI,D,K000259,18,"Lower Income Homeownership Refinancing Act - Amends the National Housing Act to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development periodically to review lower income homeownership assistance contracts to determine whether a mortgage, loan, or credit advance should be refinanced. Directs the Secretary to provide specified financial assistance to encourage such refinancing. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-08-28T20:09:04Z,
100-sjres-186,100,sjres,186,"A joint resolution to provide for the extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.",Housing and Community Development,1987-08-07,1987-08-07,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,1,"Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority through October 31, 1987, for:  (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) homeownership for lower income families including mortgage insurance authority and housing stimulus authority; (5) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (6) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance; (7) the demonstration mortgage reinsurance program; (8) mortgage insurance for armed forces' civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (9) mortgage insurance for land development; and (10) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend urban rehabilitation loan authority through October 31, 1987. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend Farmers Home Administration authority through October 31, 1987, for: (1) insured loans for rental and cooperative housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families in rural areas; (2) rural communities with 10,000 - 20,000 population to participate in rural housing programs; and (3) mutual and self-help housing grant and loan authority. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend authority for national flood insurance, including emergency implementation and flood-risk zones, through October 31, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority for the national crime insurance program through October 31, 1987. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend community development block grant entitlement authority for certain metropolitan city and urban county areas through October 31, 1987. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to extend the maximum interest rate limitation on loans for housing and related facilities for elderly or handicapped families through October 31, 1987. Extends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act through October 31, 1987. Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to extend the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank through October 31, 1987. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to extend the Federal National Mortgage Association's (Fannie Mae) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through October 31, 1987. Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to extend the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation's (Freddie Mac) authority to purchase secondary residential mortgages through October 31, 1987. Amends the National Housing Act to make permanent the limitation on the principal amount of mortgages that may be insured in any fiscal year under such Act.",2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,
100-s-1603,100,s,1603,A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to develop regulations that would provide transitional relief from the application of the rent formula under the United States Housing Act of 1937.,Housing and Community Development,1987-08-06,1987-08-06,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,Senate,"Sen. Quayle, Dan [R-IN]",IN,R,Q000007,0,"Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to:  (1) develop a regulation to provide a phased-in rental increase for public housing tenants whose incomes increase substantially as a result of job training program participation; (2) consider past training program experience in developing such regulations; and (3) make a cost estimate of such regulation, including the impact of rent increases on tenants' job training participation and occupancy decisions.",2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,
100-sjres-183,100,sjres,183,A joint resolution establishing a moratorium on the prepayment of certain mortgages insured under the National Housing Act or assisted under such Act.,Housing and Community Development,1987-08-04,1987-08-04,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,Senate,"Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY]",NY,R,D000018,0,"Prohibits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from accepting prepayments of certain mortgages insured or assisted under the National Housing Act prior to January 1, 1989.",2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,
100-hr-3041,100,hr,3041,A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to prohibit public housing agencies from using Federal funds for public relations activities.,Housing and Community Development,1987-07-29,1987-08-03,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5]",TX,D,B000997,0,Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to prohibit public housing agencies from using Federal funds for public relations activities.,2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-hr-2930,100,hr,2930,A bill to amend the National Housing Act to increase the principal amount for which the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may provide insurance for mortgages secured by single-family residences.,Housing and Community Development,1987-07-14,1987-08-03,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20]",NY,R,D000359,6,Amends the National Housing Act to revise the method for determining the maximum principal amount for which the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may provide insurance for mortgages secured by single-family residences.  Permits a ceiling based on 75 percent of the median price of comparable housing in a metropolitan statistical area.,2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-s-1430,100,s,1430,A bill to impose a moratorium on prepayments under section 515 of the Housing Act of 1949.,Housing and Community Development,1987-06-25,1987-06-26,Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,6,"Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture, through January 1, 1988, from accepting any mortgage loan prepayments on rural rental housing unless:  (1) a loan was made or insured at least 20 years prior to the date of prepayment; or (2) in the case of a loan made or insured before December 21, 1979, the Secretary determines that comparable housing is available, or that such prepayment will not result in substantial rent increases to existing tenants.",2021-06-10T22:16:23Z,
100-hr-2771,100,hr,2771,A bill to impose a moratorium on prepayments under section 515 of the Housing Act of 1949.,Housing and Community Development,1987-06-24,1987-07-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20]",TX,D,G000272,3,"Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture, through January 1, 1988, from accepting any mortgage loan prepayments on rural rental housing unless:  (1) a loan was made or insured at least 20 years prior to the date of prepayment; or (2) in the case of a loan made or insured before December 21, 1979, the Secretary determines that comparable housing is available, or that such prepayment will not result in substantial rent increases to existing tenants.",2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-hr-2630,100,hr,2630,Housing and Community Development Act of 1987,Housing and Community Development,1987-06-09,1987-06-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15]",OH,R,W000781,5,"Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 - Title I: Housing Assistance - Subtitle A:  Programs Under United States Housing Act of 1937 - Part 1: General Provisions - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to increase FY 1988 and 1989 budget authority for lower income housing programs, including public housing, Indian housing, elderly and handicapped housing, regular housing, and comprehensive improvement assistance. Provides for public housing phased-in rent increases in cases of tenant employment. Part 2:  Public Housing - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 relating to the administration of public housing management. Authorizes grants for public housing development costs. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Secretary) to provide payments for operating lower income housing projects through a performance funding system that is based on a certain system and that establishes standards for operating costs and income projections.  Authorizes FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations. Authorizes grants for comprehensive improvement assistance. Revises the conditions of approval for project demolition applications. Authorizes public housing comprehensive grants. Requires the Secretary to include such operations in his annual report. Provides for a pilot program of public housing resident management, including establishment of resident management corporations (RMCs). Provides families residing in public housing projects with the opportunity to purchase dwelling units through an RMC. Establishes a seven-year public housing comprehensive transition demonstration program in Charlotte, North Carolina, to demonstrate the effectiveness of providing comprehensive services to public housing tenants to ensure their transition to private housing.  Requires interim and final congressional reports. Part 3:  Section 8 Assistance and Other Programs - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require annual October 1 adjustments for section 8 fair market rentals.  Repeals the requirement that section 8 rent increases be based only on operating costs. Authorizes annual housing voucher adjustments. Provides for the portability of section 8 certificates and vouchers. Sets forth section 8 administrative fee provisions.  Requires a General Accounting Office report to the Congress regarding such fee structure. Gives section 8 priority to economically depressed areas. Prohibits landlords with section 8-assisted projects from not renting to a section 8 certificate or voucher holder. Authorizes FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for the rental rehabilitation grant program. Terminates the rental development (section 17) grant program. Subtitle B:  Multifamily Housing Management and Preservation - Amends the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978 regarding the management and preservation of HUD-owned multifamily housing projects. Provides for tenant participation in multifamily housing projects. Authorizes FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for capital improvements in the troubled multifamily housing project program.  Establishes the Capital Improvements Assistance Fund in the Treasury for such purposes. Subtitle D (sic):  Other Housing Assistance Programs - Amends the Housing Act of 1959 to authorize FY 1988 borrowing authority and FY 1988 and 1989 loan authority for elderly and handicapped housing. Provides for a demonstration (three year maximum) of prototype handicapped designs. Terminates section 8 assistance in handicapped projects (primarily nonelderly) where contract funds are appropriated under such housing for the handicapped families program. Amends the Congregate Housing Services Act of 1978 to authorize FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for the congregate services program. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 to exempt from HUD regulations limiting alien eligibility for public housing:  (1) alien families with an American member; (2) current housing residents; and (3) affirmed citizens over age 62.  (Retains the student-alien restriction.) Authorizes the Secretary to require HUD program participants or applicants to disclose their social security or employer identification numbers. Directs the Secretary to establish energy conservation standards for use in assisted housing development and rehabilitation projects. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to authorize FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for housing demonstration projects.  Requires a program report to the Congress. Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 to give tenant preference to persons who are in substandard housing, pay more than 50 percent of their income as rent, or are involuntarily displaced. Title II:  Rural Housing - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to authorize FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for:  (1) subsidized homeownership loans; (2) farmworker rental housing loans; (3) low income and elderly subsidized rental housing loans; (4) site loans; (5) home repair loans; (6) construction defects payments; (7) repair grants; (8) farmworker rental housing grants; (9) mutual and self-help grants; (10) rental assistance payments; and (11) housing preservation grants. Extends authority through FY 1989 for rental assistance payment contracts and rural voucher contracts. Provides that maximum income levels for rural housing programs in the Virgin Islands shall be the same as those for Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to provide for rural housing escrow accounts. Extends the existing ""rural area"" classification through September 30, 1989. Requires a study of mortgage credit in rural areas. Revises the definition of very-low income families for purposes of rural housing assistance eligibility. Requires local governmental consultation under the programs for insured loans and financial assistance for domestic farm labor housing. Prohibits reduction, cancellation, or refusal to renew rural housing assistance due to an increase in borrower income if the borrower will be unable to reasonably afford the resulting higher payments. Obligates a specified percentage of FY 1988 home ownership loan guarantees for moderate income families. Establishes a rural rental housing displacement prevention program. Title III:  Mortgage Insurance and Secondary Mortgage Market Programs - Subtitle A: FHA Mortgage Insurance Programs - Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority permanently for:  (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (5) graduate payment and indexed mortgage insurance; and (6) mortgage insurance for land development. Terminates new mortgage insurance authority for servicemen after September 30, 1987. Provides a specified FY 1988 and 1989 amount for Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance commitments.  Authorizes the Secretary to fix premium charges for FHA mortgages or loan insurance, but not more than certain percentages of principal calculated according to specified formulae. Permits the Secretary to insure a mortgage secured by a one- to four-family dwelling, or approve of a substitute mortgagor who assumes any mortgage, only if the mortgagor is to occupy the dwelling as a principal or secondary residence.  Excludes from eligibility certain public and private nonprofit investors. Repeals the vacation and seasonal home mortgage insurance program. Specifies certain actions which the Secretary must take to reduce losses under the single family mortgage insurance program. Requires State approval of, or an independent certification of need for, hospital mortgage insurance. Transfers mortgage insurance programs for Hawaiian homelands and Indian lands from the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund to the General Insurance Fund of the Treasury.  Permits Native Hawaiians to transfer FHA-financed property to their children or surviving spouses who do not meet the legal definition of native Hawaiians. Increases from ten to 20 percent of the aggregate number of insured mortgages and loans for the preceding fiscal year the ceiling on the aggregate number of such insured mortgages and loans for any particular fiscal year. Raises the fine for equity skimming from $5,000 to $250,000, and the possible prison sentence from a maximum of three years to a maximum of five years. Subjects skimming on cooperatives and condominiums to such penalties.  Revises the definition of one kind of equity skimming practice to mean failing to make payments under the mortgage or deed of trust as the payments become due, regardless of whether the purchaser is obligated on the loan. Authorizes the Secretary to impose civil money penalties on a mortgagee for certain violations of requirements of such Act, up to a maximum of $1,000 per violation, or $1,000,000 for all violations by a particular mortgagee during a one-year period.  Provides for judicial review of an agency determination to assess such penalties. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct a demonstration program of insurance of home equity conversion mortgages of elderly homeowners through FY 1991.  Limits the total number of such mortgages to 2500. Repeals the provision requiring the publication of certain prototype housing costs. Provides for a double damages remedy in U.S. district court to recover housing project assets or income. Prohibits a mortgage or lender from setting minimum principal loan amounts (including refinancings). Increases the maximum single family mortgage amount from 133 1/3 percent to 150 percent of the prevailing home sales price. Amends the definition of veteran, for specified mortgage insurance purposes, to require that persons who enlisted in the armed forces after September 7, 1980, or who entered active duty after October 16, 1981, shall have their eligibility determined in accordance with specified Federal law. Permits the use of approved individual residential water purification units if the existing water supply does not meet HUD standards. Authorizes increased multifamily project mortgage limits in high-cost areas. Authorizes operating loss loan insurance for certain projects with existing mortgages insured by the Secretary. Subtitle B:  Secondary Mortgage Market Programs - Prohibits (with specified exceptions) fees from being charged on:  (1) Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) mortgages; or (2) Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation mortgages. Extends Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation mortgage purchase authority permanently. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to set FY 1988 and 1989 limits on Government National Mortgage Association guarantees of mortgage-backed securities. Title IV:  Community Development and Miscellaneous Programs - Subtitle A: Community and Neighborhood Development and Preservation - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations through FY 1990 for the community development block grant (CDBG) program, including a specified amount for the special discretionary fund. Makes specified amounts available for existing grant programs to minority graduate and undergraduate students in the areas of community development and planning. Authorizes FY 1988 appropriations for the urban development action grant program (UDAG). Extends community development block grant entitlement authority for certain metropolitan city and urban county areas through September 30, 1989. Permits CDBG funds to be used for Great Lakes flooding and erosion control. Permits a CDBG grantee to use more than 15 percent of annual funds for public service activities (with specified maximum limits). Allows any appropriate State agency or official to certify for the receipt of CDBG funds in nonentitlement areas.  (Currently, only the Governor has such authority.) Authorizes multiyear CDBG funding in nonentitlement areas. Revises UDAG selection criteria to add certain job-creation and minority small business considerations.  Specifies points to be awarded for each factor in consideration and the percentage of fund distribution to applicants meeting different criteria.  Requires the Comptroller General to report every three years to the Congress an evaluation of such selection criteria and the eligibility standards to which they apply. Prohibits the use of urban development action grants for business relocations. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1989 for the urban homesteading program. Amends the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation Act to authorize FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation.  Requires a privatization study. Authorizes the retention and use of closed-out urban land disposition proceeds for CDBG purposes by the following local governments and specified projects:  (1) Hartford, Connecticut; (2) Lebanon, Pennsylvania; (3) Richmond, Virginia; and (4) Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to terminate the loan guarantee program. Subtitle B:  Flood Insurance Program - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend authority for national flood insurance, including emergency implementation and flood-risk zones, through September 30, 1989. Authorizes FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for flood insurance studies. Establishes a six-month moratorium on certain flood insurance regulations relating to mobile homes. Subtitle C:  Miscellaneous Programs - Authorizes a fair housing initiatives program.  Authorizes FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations.  Sets forth program provisions. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to collect at least annually data on the racial and ethnic characteristics of persons eligible for or benefiting under each community development, housing assistance, and mortgage and loan insurance and guarantee program the Secretary administers. Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 to authorize FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for housing research and development, including energy improvements and lower-cost building technologies. Amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to make mortgage disclosure authority permanent. Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to authorize FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for housing counseling. Amends the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 to require manufactured home construction and safety standards to include energy conservation standards. Amends the Lead-Based Paint Poisoning Prevention Act to require mortgagees to provide purchasers of 1978 or prior constructed homes with lead-based paint information.  Directs the National Institute of Building Sciences and HUD to develop such information. Title V:  Enterprise Zone Development - Authorizes the Secretary to designate up to 100 enterprise zones (to be identified by State and local authorities, or Indian reservation governing bodies) to provide economic revitalization, job creation, and community development. Requires a specified number of rural designations. Sets forth area and eligibility requirements. Prohibits business relocation assistance. Requires program reports to the Congress every four years. Authorizes the waiver or modification of housing and community development rules in enterprise zones. Provides for the coordination of community development block grant, urban development action grant, and other HUD programs in such zones.",2025-08-28T20:08:32Z,
100-s-1300,100,s,1300,A bill to permit secondary mortgage market financing for residential properties that include small day care centers.,Housing and Community Development,1987-05-29,1987-05-29,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,Senate,"Sen. Durenberger, Dave [R-MN]",MN,R,D000566,0,Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to permit secondary mortgage market financing for residential properties in which community child care services are provided in compliance with applicable State or local law.,2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,
100-hr-2518,100,hr,2518,Public Housing Child Care Services Act of 1987,Housing and Community Development,1987-05-27,1987-06-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]",OH,D,K000009,0,Public Housing Child Care Services Act of 1987 - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to:  (1) provide grants to public housing authorities to assist them in providing child care services for lower income families; and (2) design such program to determine the extent to which it facilitates resident employability. Requires a program report to the Congress within three years. Authorizes FY 1988 through 1990 appropriations.,2025-08-28T20:07:24Z,
100-s-1257,100,s,1257,Housing Preservation Act of 1987,Housing and Community Development,1987-05-21,1987-07-08,"Ordered, that the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs consider only those matters which do not amend the Internal Revenue Code;  Ordered further, that when reported the bill be referred to the Committee on Finance for the consideration of those matters which do amend the Internal Revenue Code.",Senate,"Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA]",MA,D,K000148,0,"Housing Preservation Act of 1987 - Title I: Preservation of Existing Housing - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Secretary), during FY 1987 through 1992, to reserve authority to enter into obligations, under the comprehensive improvement assistance program, in an amount sufficient to assure compliance of all public housing with current HUD modernization standards by October 1, 1992. Expresses the intent of the Congress that available housing subject to mortgages under National Housing Act programs for moderate-income and displaced families and for rental and cooperative housing assistance for lower income families remain available for occupancy by such families. Establishes a Commission on Low-Income Housing to study and report to the Congress within six months of this Act's enactment on proposals for maintaining for lower-income families the availability of housing under the aforementioned National Housing Act program as well as programs for elderly persons and families in rural areas under the Housing Act of 1949. Mandates that amounts of budget authority that become available as a result of the prepayment of mortgages insured under these programs be held in a separate housing account for low- and moderate-income families. Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to authorize the Secretary to:  (1) set aside funds to provide security forces adequate to prevent the illegal sale and use of controlled substances in public housing common areas; and (2) enter into contracts with appropriate associations to study the development of improved design features to minimize the accessibility to public housing of nonresidents likely to engage in such illegal activity. Directs the Secretary to study and to report to the Congress within 120 days of this Act's enactment on the feasibility of using surplus Federal lands for low- and moderate-income housing programs. Amends the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) to permit low-income housing to qualify for a tax credit if the required percentage of housing units (20 percent or 40 percent) in the project is occupied by persons whose income is less than the required percentage (50 percent or 60 percent) of either State median income or area median income (20-50 and 40-60 determinations under current law are based only on area median income). Revises the IRC definition of ""passive activity"" to exclude any interest in a qualified low-income building or qualified rehabilitated building. Excludes from the gross income of a noncorporate taxpayer any gain realized in connection with the disposition of a qualified low-income housing project to a qualified non-related party that agrees to continue the low-income housing use of the property.  Requires that the property:  (1) be held by the taxpayer for the five years preceding the disposition; and (2) be identified by a State or local government as necessary to meet certain low-income housing requirements.  Adds as an item of tax preference for minimum tax purposes any amount of gain excluded from tax under these provisions. Title II: Housing Partnerships - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out a housing partnership demonstration program to:  (1) establish State and local housing partnerships in the interest of developing plans to address the need for affordable housing; (2) make available funds to enable the partnerships to increase the supply of low-income housing; and (3) retain whenever practicable and enhance the affordability of the existing housing supply. Enumerates types of grants and funds that the Secretary must make available.  Describes grant application procedures. Directs the Secretary, within 180 days after this Act's enactment, to publish in the Federal Register final regulations with respect to housing partnerships. Authorizes FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations.",2025-08-28T20:08:22Z,
100-hr-2407,100,hr,2407,Public Housing Income Equity Act,Housing and Community Development,1987-05-13,1987-06-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Lagomarsino, Robert J. [R-CA-19]",CA,R,L000020,0,Public Housing Income Equity Act - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exclude from the income calculation of public housing residents 62 years of age or older amounts received under Federal job training and employment programs or under title V of the Older Americans Act of 1965.,2025-08-28T20:08:31Z,
100-hr-2321,100,hr,2321,Housing for the Chronically Mentally Ill Act of 1987,Housing and Community Development,1987-05-07,1987-05-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16]",CA,D,P000047,17,"Housing for the Chronically Mentally Ill Act of 1987 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to permit State mental health authorities, or other private nonprofit or public agencies designated by a State, to use vacant residential property to provide supervised living for the chronically mentally ill.  Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 and for each fiscal year thereafter. Amends the Housing Act of 1959 to set aside specified amounts beginning in FY 1988 for handicapped family housing loans. Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to authorize a housing voucher program for the chronically mentally ill.  Authorizes FY 1988 through 1990 appropriations.",2025-08-28T20:07:04Z,
100-hr-2307,100,hr,2307,Emergency Homeownership Counseling Act of 1987,Housing and Community Development,1987-05-06,1987-05-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17]",OH,D,T000350,6,Emergency Homeownership Counseling Act of 1987 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants for homeownership counseling organizations.  Directs the Secretary to give priority to areas that are experiencing high rates of home foreclosures and are not adequately served by homeownership counseling organizations. Sets forth program requirements and eligibility provisions. Stays foreclosure actions during the six-month period after an eligible homeowner applies for counseling. Authorizes appropriations.,2025-08-28T20:06:43Z,
100-hr-2158,100,hr,2158,Congregate Housing Services Reauthorization Act,Housing and Community Development,1987-04-23,1987-05-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]",NJ,R,S000522,0,Congregate Housing Services Reauthorization Act - Amends the Congregate Housing Services Act to permanently authorize appropriations for the congregate housing services program.,2025-08-28T20:05:45Z,
100-s-1021,100,s,1021,"A bill entitled the ""Logan Relief Act"".",Housing and Community Development,1987-04-10,1987-04-10,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,Senate,"Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA]",PA,R,S000709,0,"Authorizes the purchase of homes and the payment of relocation assistance for homes of the Logan section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, deemed to be dangerous or uninhabitable. Authorizes appropriations.",2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,
100-hconres-101,100,hconres,101,A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of Congress regarding permanent reauthorization and appropriate funding for the Congregate Housing Services Program.,Housing and Community Development,1987-04-08,1987-04-15,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4]",NJ,R,S000522,53,Expresses the sense of the Congress that:  (1) the Congregate Housing Services program should be permanently reauthorized; and (2) FY 1988 and 1989 funding should be set at specified levels.,2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-s-867,100,s,867,Equal Access to Housing Act of 1987,Housing and Community Development,1987-03-27,1987-04-06,Referred to Subcommittee on Constitution.,Senate,"Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT]",UT,R,H000338,0,"Equal Access to Housing Act of 1987 - Entitles Public Law 90-284 the ""Civil Rights Act of 1968."" Entitles title VIII of such Act the ""Equal Access to Housing Act."" Revises the express policy of title VIII to provide for ""equal access to"" instead of ""fair"" housing.  States that this policy does not mean assurance of housing for any particular proportion of individuals of a particular race, color, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin. Defines ""aggrieved person"" as a person whose bona fide attempt to buy, sell, lease, or finance a dwelling has been denied on a discriminatory basis. Adds the physically handicapped as a protected class of persons.  Excludes from the meaning of ""handicap"" any impairment consisting of alcohol or drug abuse or which would be a threat to the property or safety of others. Defines discriminatory practices with respect to the handicapped.  States that discrimination shall not include refusals to:  (1) make alterations at the expense of sellers, landlord owners, or persons acting on their own behalf; (2) make modifications which would unreasonably inconvenience others; or (3) allow modifications which alter the marketability of a dwelling. Extends the housing financing discrimination prohibition to include real estate appraisers.  States that it is not unlawful for appraisers to take into consideration all factors relevant to estimating fair market value, provided that such factors are not used for discriminatory purposes. Transfers all authority for administering title VIII from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Justice Department. Establishes a one-House congressional veto procedure for regulations promulgated by the Attorney General for compliance purposes. Sets forth new enforcement procedures for title VIII complaints. Permits an aggrieved person or the Attorney General on his own initiative to file a discriminatory housing practice complaint (currently, Justice Department complaints are limited to ""patterns or practices"" of discrimination). Requires the Attorney General to refer title VIII charges to certified State or local agencies which have jurisdiction.  Prohibits the Attorney General from conditioning certification on the agency's agreement to waive its exclusive authority over housing discrimination. Requires the Attorney General to endeavor to resolve charges by conciliation.  Permits the Attorney General to seek injunctive relief where preliminary investigation reveals that prompt judicial action is necessary. Continues the current authority given to private parties to seek enforcement in Federal district court.  Permits the Attorney General to intervene in any such private action after personal certification that the case is of general public importance. Expresses the sense of the Congress that the use of Federal magistrates should be encouraged to the maximum extent feasible to expedite litigation. States that nothing in this Act shall be construed to prohibit: (1) landlords from establishing tenancy requirements relating to age, income, parental status, familial relationship, or maximum occupancy; (2) zoning or related land-use statutes or policies, or private agreements or contracts which may result in increased housing costs or diminished housing availability. Stipulates that such provisions shall not exempt from coverage under this Act any action taken for the purpose of discriminating on account of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, or national origin.",2025-08-28T20:08:24Z,
100-s-825,100,s,825,Housing and Community Development Act of 1987,Housing and Community Development,1987-03-24,1988-02-05,Became Public Law No: 100-242.,Senate,"Sen. Proxmire, William [D-WI]",WI,D,P000553,0,"(Senate agreed to House amendments with an amendment) Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 - Title I:  Housing Assistance - Subtitle A:  Programs Under United States Housing Act of 1937 - Part I:  General Provisions - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to increase FY 1988 and 1989 budget authority for lower income housing programs.  Sets forth FY 1988 and 1989 budget amounts for the following programs:  (1) public housing, including Indian housing; (2) comprehensive improvement assistance program; (3) elderly and handicapped program; (4) moderate rehabilitation program; (5) loan management program; (6) property disposition program; and (7) section 8 certificate and voucher programs. Permits public housing agencies (PHAs) to establish three-year rent limitations.  Exempts housing administered by an Indian PHA from such provision. Directs the Comptroller General to report to the Congress by October 30, 1988, regarding public housing utility allowances. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Secretary) to establish different income eligibility limitations for different assisted housing programs, provided that such limitations when aggregated achieve the requirement that 95 percent of such housing go to very low-income households.  Waives such aggregate percentage:  (1) if necessary to avoid rental displacement; and (2) with regard to Indian housing. Part 2:  Public Housing - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to authorize PHAs to admit persons between 50 years old and 62 years old (near elderly) into elderly public housing when there is an insufficient number of elderly persons for such units. Authorizes grants for public housing and Indian housing construction and development. Limits, as of October 1, 1987, the financing of new public housing units to PHAs that can certify:  (1) that 85 percent of their existing units are maintained in compliance with section 8 quality standards, or will be in such condition upon completion; (2) that the construction will replace disposed of or demolished units, or is required by court order or by the Secretary; and (3) that demands for family housing exceed rental assistance program capacity. Prohibits the Secretary from recapturing public housing reservation funds for 30 months following the date of reservation, due to the failure of a PHA to complete acquisition and begin construction or rehabilitation.  Permits a PHA to make site or project changes during such period as long as such changes will not result in fewer units acquired, constructed, or rehabilitated.  Extends such period for delays caused by:  (1) the Secretary; (2) environmental review; (3) legal action; or (4) factors beyond the PHA's control. Prohibits the Secretary from using as a criterion for distributing public housing development funds an Indian PHA's rent collection improvement, unless it is one of several other selection criteria. Authorizes Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) new construction in the neighborhood where the PHA determines such housing is needed. Authorizes grants for public housing child care. Requires the Secretary to report to the Congress within three years of enactment of this Act.  Authorizes FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations. Directs the Secretary to provide payments for operating lower income housing projects through a performance funding system that establishes standards for operating costs and income projections.  Authorizes FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations. Authorizes grants for comprehensive improvement assistance. Revises the conditions of approval for project demolition applications to include requirements of:  (1) one-for-one replacement unless there is no local need for low-income housing; (2) tenant relocation payment; and (3) section 8-based or alternative-based subsidies if other necessary funding is unavailable. Permits public housing residents to form resident management corporations. Requires such corporations to obtain fidelity bonding and insurance and have their records audited annually.  Authorizes such projects to receive comprehensive improvement assistance.  Provides for:  (1) retention of excess revenues; and (2) resident management technical assistance and training.  Limits financial assistance to:  (1) $100,000 for any particular project; and (2) $2,500,000 for the total program for each of FY 1988 and 1989. Requires the Secretary to submit a program report to the Congress within three years of enactment of this Act. Provides lower income public housing residents with the opportunity to purchase project dwelling units through a qualifying resident management corporation. Requires, as conditions for resident ownership, that:  (1) a resident management corporation be formed; (2) the corporation has entered into a contract with the PHA; and (3) the corporation has demonstrated its managerial ability for at least three years. Authorizes the Secretary to provide comprehensive improvement assistance to a project undergoing resident ownership activities through FY 1989. Sets forth purchase conditions, including:  (1) PHA public hearings; (2) safety and livability determinations; and (3) PHA certification of sold unit replacement if justified by local low-income housing needs. Sets forth resale conditions, including:  (1) permitted resale only to the resident management corporation, PHA, or other eligible low-income family; and (2) family priorities. Requires that sale or recapture proceeds be used only to increase the number of available units. Permits PHA financing if no other source is available.  Sets the interest rate at not less than 70 percent of the conventional mortgage rate. Requires HUD to continue to pay annual assistance to the project. Eliminates operating subsidies for a purchased building. Sets forth the following protection for nonpurchasing families:  (1) eviction prohibition; (2) tenants' rights; and (3) rental and relocation assistance. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) provide PHAs with the necessary financial assistance to carry out such ownership program; and (2) report annually to the Congress. Forgives interest on a public housing development project for the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Forgives certain penalties incurred with the public housing development grant for the Bay City Housing Commission, Michigan. Authorizes specified funds from FY 1988 public housing development budget authority to build and test a variety of public housing energy efficient housing designs in 100 separate housing units in four different States. Establishes a public housing comprehensive transition demonstration program in Charlotte, North Carolina (authorizes up to ten additional program sites) to demonstrate the effectiveness of providing comprehensive services to public housing tenants to ensure their transition to private housing.  Sets up such program with a two-year remediation phase and a five-year transition phase (including a full-time employment requirement). Requires the Secretary to submit an interim and final report to the Congress. Terminates such program seven years after enactment of this Act. Part 3:  Section 8 Assistance and Other Programs - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require section 8 annual contribution contracts for existing housing to provide for a specific number of certificates and vouchers over a specified period. Requires annual October 1 adjustments of section 8 fair market rentals. Requires separate fair market rentals for Westchester County in the State of New York. Prohibits the reduction of certain section 8 contract rents unless the project has been refinanced in a manner that reduces the debt of the owner. Repeals the requirement that section 8 rent increases be based only on increased operating costs. Authorizes annual housing voucher adjustments. Authorizes unlimited voucher use for cooperative or mutual housing. Authorizes the Secretary to set aside up to five percent of authorized voucher funds for an annual adjustment pool to be used to maintain continued housing affordability. Sets forth administrative fee provisions for section 8 certificate and voucher programs. Provides for the portability of section 8 certificates and vouchers if the dwelling unit is within the same or contiguous metropolitan statistical area as the unit from which the family moved. Prohibits PHAs from denying section 8 certificates and vouchers to public housing residents. Prohibits private owners with section 8-assisted multifamily housing projects (at least five units) from refusing to lease any available dwelling units at the fair market rental to a section 8 certificate or voucher holder. Permits PHAs to use up to 15 percent of section 8 assistance for project-based assistance. Provides section 8 assistance for:  (1) physically-displaced residents of rental rehabilitation projects; and (2) at the discretion of the local government, residents of such projects whose post-rehabilitation rent would exceed 30 percent of their adjusted monthly income. Authorizes FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for: (1) rental rehabilitation grants; and (2) development grants. Sets rehabilitation grant limits at:  (1) $5,000 per efficiency unit; (2) $6,500 for one bedroom units; (3) $7,500 for two bedroom units; and (4) $8,500 for three or more bedroom units.  Permits such grants to be used for seismic standards compliance where applicable. States that development grant eligibility requirements shall be those that were in effect as of October 17, 1986. Terminates the rental development grant program as of October 1, 1989. Subtitle B:  Other Housing Assistance Programs - Amends the Housing Act of 1959 to authorize FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for elderly and handicapped housing loans.  Bases interest rates on the most recently issued 30-year Treasury obligations. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to limit interest rates on elderly and handicapped housing loans to 9.25 percent.  (Currently such limit applies only to FY 1983 and 1984 loans). Requires the Secretary to notify a project sponsor at least 30 days prior to loan cancellation. Permits sponsor appeals.  Gives loan priority through FY 1988 to projects providing replacement housing for 100-unit or more projects used for the elderly and scheduled for demolition. Requires that at least 15 percent of annual appropriations, beginning in FY 1988, for elderly or handicapped housing be allocated for handicapped families' housing.  Directs the Secretary to establish new housing and related services for nonelderly handicapped families. Terminates section 8 assistance in handicapped projects where contract funds are appropriated under the housing for handicapped families program. Amends the Congregate Housing Services Act of 1978 to authorize appropriations for congregate services through FY 1989.  Directs the Secretary to contract for a report due to the Congress by September 30, 1989, which will:  (1) document the number of elderly persons living in federally assisted housing at risk of institutionalization; (2) compare alternative congregate services delivery systems; and (3) assess the availability of Federal, State, and local financial support. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 to exempt from HUD regulations limiting alien eligibility for public housing alien families whose head or spouse is a citizen, legal alien resident, or alien undergoing legalization. Exempts persons 62 years or older from related documentation requirements. Requires the Secretary to provide written notice and a hearing opportunity before denying or terminating assistance.  Directs HUD to:  (1) develop a system for verifying immigration status; and (2) reimburse PHAs for such related costs.  Exempts State and local government from liability for the design and implementation of the Federal alien verification system if the implementation is in accordance with Federal regulations. Authorizes the Secretary to require HUD program participants or applicants to disclose their social security or employer identification numbers. Directs the Secretary to include in his annual section 8 report a report on the characteristics of families assisted under specified housing programs. Amends the National Housing Act to increase Federal funding from 90 percent to 100 percent for State-financed rental assistance. Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965 to provide similar increases for supplemental rental assistance payments. Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to:  (1) authorize FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for housing counseling; and (2) authorize grants, and FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations, for homeownership counseling organizations. Subtitle C:  Multifamily Housing Management and Preservation - Amends the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978 to require the Secretary to manage or dispose of HUD-owned multifamily housing projects in a manner consistent with specified goals, including as an objective the preservation of affordable low- and moderate-income housing.  Brings within the framework of the Secretary's authority HUD-owned multifamily housing projects subject to a HUD-owned mortgage that is delinquent, under a workout agreement, or being foreclosed. Describes HUD's obligations with respect to management services and maintenance in connection with HUD-owned or HUD-controlled multifamily projects. Requires owners of such projects that are not under HUD control to meet the same obligations. Directs the Secretary to provide financial assistance to owners of multifamily projects acquired at foreclosure or after a HUD sale by providing at least one of the following:  (1) project-based section 8 contracts covering 15 years or more; or (2) purchase-money mortgages, a reduced sales price, or other assistance to ensure the availability and affordability of the housing for low-and moderate-income persons for at least 15 years. Grants to State and local governments the right of first refusal with respect to HUD-owned multifamily projects when HUD receives a bona fide purchase offer. Applies displacement protection to tenants of multifamily projects controlled by HUD (current provisions cover only HUD-owned projects).  Requires owners of non-HUD projects to provide the same protections. Limits HUD authority to approve the sale of certain projects, loans, and mortgages.  Permits negotiated sales of subsidized or formerly subsidized mortgages to agencies of State and local government. Requires the Secretary to consider as a factor in determining bids on multifamily housing projects the goal of preserving low-income housing. Broadens specified assisted housing tenant participation provisions. Establishes a three-year program to demonstrate the effectiveness of disposing of HUD-owned distressed multifamily housing projects through a partnership with State housing finance agencies. Authorizes the Secretary to make direct loans to assist onwers of multifamily housing in making capital improvements to maintain the projects as decent, safe, and sanitary housing.  Establishes in the Treasury a Flexible Subsidy Fund, a revolving fund to finance operating assistance for troubled multifamily housing projects, including capital improvement aid.  Limits fiscal year fund expenditures for capital improvements to $50,000,000. Describes conditions to govern capital improvement loans. Amends the National Housing Act and the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978 with respect to flexible subsidies to owners of troubled multifamily housing projects to:  (1) permit the Secretary to use certain excess rental charges to assist troubled multifamily housing projects through FY 1989 (current law terminates such authority after September 30, 1985); and (2) expand the program to include certain elderly and handicapped projects. Title II:  Preservation of Low Income Housing - Subtitle A:  General Provisions - Emergency Low Income Housing Preservation Act of 1987 - Expresses this title's purposes:  (1) the preservation as affordable housing for low-income families privately-owned dwelling units produced with Federal assistance; (2) the minimization of the involuntary displacement of current tenants; and (3) the continuation of the partnership between government and the private sector in the production and operation of affordable low-income housing. Repeals, two years after enactment of this Act, subtitles relating to:  (1) the prepayment of mortgages insured under the National Housing Act; and (2) certain other measures to preserve low income housing. Subtitle B:  Prepayment of Mortgages Insured Under National Act - Permits an owner of eligible low-income housing to prepay a mortgage on such housing only in accordance with a plan approved by the Secretary.  Presents required procedures, contents, and approval criteria with respect to the plan of action.  Authorizes the Secretary to include incentives to retain or extend low income use. Permits approval of a plan that entails the termination of the low-income affordability restrictions only upon findings that such action would not have adverse effects on job and housing availability. Permits approval of a plan that includes incentives only upon findings that the incentives fulfill certain economic criteria and that binding commitments have been made to ensure that specified availability, affordability, maintenance, and rent level standards will be met. Authorizes the Secretary to approve a practicable statewide strategy presented in a plan offered by a State.  Lists criteria. Allows an owner who has entered into an agreement to extend low-income affordability restrictions to convert to a different system of incentives and restrictions during the four-year period following this Act's enactment. Amends the National Housing Act to empower the Secretary to insure loans or credit advances made by financial institutions to owners of eligible low-income multifamily housing for the purpose of implementing an approved plan of action. Includes as eligible owners qualified nonprofit organizations and limited equity tenant cooperative corporations.  Lists the qualifying characteristics of equity loans for purposes of the progam.  Prohibits a mortgage approved by the Secretary form withholding consent to an equity loan on a relevant property. Sets forth reporting and regulation requirements applicable to this subtitle. Subtitle C:  Rural Rental Housing Displacement Prevention - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to direct the Secretary, before accepting a borrower's request to prepay a rural housing loan entered into before December 21, 1979, to make reasonable efforts with the borrower to extend such low-income housing use for at least 20 years.  Includes the following among the incentives for such agreements:  (1) investment rate increases; (2) interest rate reductions; and (3) rental increases. Provides that if an agreement cannot be reached the Secretary shall require the borrower to offer to sell such housing to a qualified nonprofit organization or public agency. Directs the Secretary to the extent provided for by appropriations, to provide a purchasing entity with financial assistance in the form of debt forgiveness or monthly payments.  Limits subsequent transfers. Exempts prepayment requests form such restrictions under specified conditions relating to adequate existing stocks of low income housing. Authorizes appropriations for related reimbursement of the Rural Housing Insurance Fund. Limits transfers to not more than 5,000  dwelling units per fiscal year. Subtitle D:  Other Measures to Preserve Low Income Housing - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require:  (1) owners to notify the Secretary and the tenants not less than one year prior to terminating a section 8 contract (not less than 90 days in the case of housing certificates or vouchers); (2) the Secretary to review such notice and consider other actions in order to avoid such termination. Requires 180-month terms for section 8 loan management and property disposition contracts. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to permit rural rental housing initial operating reserves to be in the form of irrevocable letters of credit. Title III:  Rural Housing - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend rural housing insurance and guaranty authority through FY 1989.  Sets forth specified limits on such authority for FY 1988 and 1989. Authorizes FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for: (1) rural housing improvements; (2) structural rehabilitation; (3) the meeting of obligations issued under the rural housing insurance fund; (4) farm labor housing; (5) self-help housing; and (6) housing preservation. Authorizes the Secretary, subject to FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations, to enter into:  (1) rental assistance payment contracts; and (2) five-year supplemental rental assistance contracts. Extends through FY 1989:  (1) rental housing loan authority; and (2) mutual and self-help housing grant and loan authority. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, subject to appropriations, to carry out a FY 1988 and 1989 demonstration rural housing voucher program.  Funds such program through the Rural Housing Insurance Fund. Provides that maximum income eligibility levels for Farmers Home Administration (FmHA) housing in the Virgin Islands not be less than maximum levels for other U.S. territories. Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from restricting rural housing assistance to any alien for whom assistance may not be restricted under section 214 (restriction on the use of assisted housing) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980. Provides for rural housing tax and insurance escrow accounts. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture, subject to appropriations, to carry out a moderate income rural housing guaranteed loan demonstration program. Requires an interim and a final program report to the Congress.  Terminates the program as of September 30, 1991. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to redefine ""domestic farm labor"". Restricts occupancy in rural housing for elderly or handicapped projects to persons whose incomes conform with low-income tax credit eligibility requirements under the Internal Revenue Code, unless the Secretary determines that vacancies threaten the project's financial viability. Prohibits fees other than late fees on rural rental housing loans. Extends the 10,000-20,000 population rural area classification date to September 30, 1989.  Makes Pajaro, California, eligible for rural area designation. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) carry out a rural rehabilitation demonstration program through FY 1989; and (2) submit a program report to the Congress. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) conduct a study of rural mortgage credit; and (2) report to the Congress by April 1, 1988. Makes loans for manufactured homes on permanent foundations repayable over the same period as specified mortgaged loans under the National Housing Act. Title IV:  Mortgage Insurance and Secondary Mortgage Market Programs - Subtitle A:  FHA Mortgage Insurance Programs - Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority permanently for:  (1) general mortgage insurance; (2) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (3) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (4) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance; (5) mortgage insurance for armed forces civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (6) mortgage insurance for land development; and (7) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities. Terminates the home ownership assistance program on October 1, 1989. Provides specified amounts for FY 1988 and 1989 Federal Housing Administration (FHA) mortgage insurance commitments. Limits the mortgage insurance premiums secured by one to four family dwellings to 3.8 percent of the principal obligation. Increases the maximum single family mortgage amount from 133 1/3 percent to 150 percent of the prevailing home sales price. Amends the definition of veteran, for specified mortgage insurance purposes, to require that persons who enlisted in the armed forces after September 7, 1980, or who entered active duty after October 16, 1981, shall have their eligibility determined in accordance with specified Federal laws. Permits the Secretary to insure a mortgage secured by a one- to four-family dwelling, or approve of a substitute mortgagor who assumes any mortgage, only if the mortgagor is to occupy the dwelling as a principal or secondary residence.  Excludes certain public and private nonprofit investors from the occupancy requirement. Specifies certain actions which the Secretary must take to reduce losses under the single family mortgage insurance program. Extends refinancing insurance authority to cover nursing homes, intermediate care facilities, and board and care homes.  Provides that if the State agency is not empowered to certify the need for a nursing home, intermediate care facility, board and care home, or hospital, then the Secretary shall accept in lieu of certification a feasibility study which demonstrates such need. Requires State approval, or an independent certification of need, for hospital mortgage insurance. Transfers mortgage insurance programs for Hawaiian homelands and Indian lands from the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund to the General Insurance Fund of the Treasury.  Permits Native Hawaiians to transfer FHA-financed property to their children or surviving spouses who do not meet the legal definition of native Hawaiians. Repeals the requirement that the Secretary consult with the mortgage lending industry to determine that co-insurance will not disrupt the mortgage market. Increases from ten to 30 percent of the aggregate number of insured mortgages and loans for the preceding fiscal year the ceiling on the aggregate number of such insured mortgages and loans for any particular fiscal year. Raises the fine for equity skimming from $5,000 to $250,000, and the possible prison sentence from a maximum of three years to a maximum of five years.  Subjects skimming on cooperatives and condominiums to such penalties. Revises the definition of one kind of equity skimming practice to mean failing to make payments under the mortgage or deed of trust as the payments become due, regardless of whether the purchaser is obligated on the loan. Authorizes the Secretary to conduct a demonstration progam of insurance of home equity conversion mortgages of elderly homeowners through FY 1991. Limits the total number of such mortgages to 2,500. Requires reports and evaluations to be submitted to the Congress at specified times. Directs the Secretary to maintain at least one housing office in each State. Prohibits a lender from requiring a minimum principal loan amount. Directs the Secretary to complete a study, and report to the Congress within six months, concerning lending practices under such Act. Repeals the provision requiring the publication of certain prototype housing costs. Provides a double damages remedy for the unauthorized use of multifamily housing project assets and income. Requires (Federal law currently authorizes) the Secretary to provide mortgages for certain properties within Indian reservations. Defines ""area"" for purposes of calculating the FHA maximum mortgage amount as the higher of a county or a metropolitan statistical area established by the Office of Management and Budget. Permits the use of approved individual residential water purification units if the exiting water supply does not meet HUD standards. Directs the Secretary to continue to control rents in specified insured projects. Increases specified multifamily project mortgage limits, including projects in high-cost areas. Authorizes the Secretary to provide specified operating loss loan insurance programs. Provides for the release of specified pool funds to be used by State-assisted housing projects under the National Housing Act and the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965. Subtitle B:  Secondary Mortgage Market Programs - Prohibits (with specified exceptions) fees from being charged on:  (1) Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) mortgages; and (2) Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC) mortgages. Extends Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation mortgage purchase authority permanently. Authorizes the elimination of the right of cumulative voting in the election of FNMA board members. Directs the Secretary to act within 45 days (with an allowable 15-day extension) on a FNMA request for approval of an action. Prohibits the FHLMC Board of Directors from imposing an annual limit on the maximum aggregate principal amount of mortgages purchased by FHLMC. Sets FY 1988 and 1989 limits on Government National Mortgage Association guarantees of mortgage-backed securities. Title  V:  Community Development and Miscellaneous Programs - Subtitle A:  Community and Neighborhood Development and Preservation - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations through FY 1989 for the community development block grant (CDBG) program, including a specified amount for the special discretionary fund. Makes specified amounts available for existing grant programs to minority graduate and undergraduate students in the areas of community development and planning. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1989 for the urban development action grant program (UDAG). Requires at least 60 percent of CDBG appropriations to be used for low and moderate income benefits. Extends CDBG entitlement authority for certain metropolitan city and urban county areas through FY 1989. Revises energy use requirements for CDBG purposes. Repeals the requirement that a CDBG recipient include in the review statement a final project use of funds provision. Permits CDBG funds to be used for Great Lakes flooding and erosion control to primarily benefit low and moderate income persons. Requires CDBG grantees to follow a citizen participation plan, including public hearings and technical assistance. Requires CDBG and UDAG grantees to follow a residential antidisplacement and relocation assistance plan. Permits CDBG funds to be used to develop and operate for up to two years a uniform emergency telephone number system. Prohibits a State from deducting administrative expenses from distribution amounts in entitlement areas in excess of the sum of $100,000 ($102,000 under current law) plus 50 percent of a State's administrative expenses above $100,000. Authorizes FY 1988 and 1989 CDBG loan guarantee limits.  Prohibits loan guarantee fees.  Includes within the eligible uses of such guarantees housing rehabilitation and certain economic development activities. Modifies UDAG selection criteria.  Requires the Comptroller General to report to the Congress every three years (the first report due within one year of enactment of this Act).  Repeals the urban county competition rule as of October 1, 1989.  Limits individual project grants to $10,000,000 for FY 1988 and 1989. Considers the counties of Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii in the State of Hawaii as cities for UDAG purposes. Prohibits relocating a business from one UDAG area to another unless the Secretary determines that no adverse effect will result. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1989 for the urban homesteading program.  Extends through FY 1989 authority to purchase tax foreclosed properties.  Permits State or local governments to transfer property to qualified community organizations for homestead transfers. Extends through FY 1989 the multifamily homesteading demonstration program. Extends the reporting deadline until December 1, 1987. Cancels specified loan indebtedness under the Housing Act of 1964. Amends the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation Act to authorize appropriations for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation through FY 1989. Modifies the composition of the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation Board to permit designated members rather than only the Chairmen of the Home Loan Bank Board, the Federal Reserve Board, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and the National Credit Union Administration, to be on such Board. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to authorize appropriations for the neighborhood development demonstration program through FY 1989. Sets aside specified FY 1988 funds:  (1) for residents of the Park Central New Community Project; and (2) from the Secretary's CDBG discretionary fund for such project. Subtitle B:  Flood and Crime Insurance Programs - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend authority through FY 1989 for national flood insurance, including emergency implementation and flood-risk zones. Limits premium increases to ten percent annually through FY 1989. Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority through FY 1989 for crime insurance.  Continues existing contracts through FY 1990.  Limits premium increases to five percent annually through FY 1989. Authorizes FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for flood insurance studies. Makes eligible for flood insurance certain property covered by flood insurance located along a lake shore or other body of water that is subject to imminent collapse due to erosion caused by excessive water levels or waves. Excepts certain property in Suffolk County, New York, from such provisions.  Limits payments to commitments made through FY 1989. Subtitle C:  Miscellaneous Programs - Authorizes a fair housing initiatives program.  Authorizes FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations.  Sets forth program provisions. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to collect at least annually data on the racial and ethnic characteristics of persons eligible for or benefiting under each community development, housing assistance, and mortgage and loan insurance and guarantee program the Secretary administers. Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 to authorize FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations for housing research and development. Amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to make mortgage disclosure authority permanent. Amends the Lead-Based Paint Prevention Act to require mortgagees to provide purchasers of 1978 or prior constructed homes with lead-based paint information. Directs the National Institute of Building Sciences and HUD to develop such information.  Sets forth inspection criteria, including a requirement that all housing subject to inspection be inspected within five years. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) carry out a lead paint abatement demonstration program in HUD housing; and (2) report to the Congress within nine months of completion of such program. Amends the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 to require HUD manufactured housing construction and safety standards to:  (1) include cost effective energy conservation standards; (2) take into consideration design and factory construction techniques; and (3) provide for alternative energy consumption practices. Amends the National Housing Act to nullify the right of redemption in a foreclosure sale in connection with a HUD-held single-family mortgage. Directs the Secretary to encourage the use of American products and materials in administering housing assistance. Directs the National Institute of Building Sciences to:  (1) carry out a study of voluntary standards for modular homes; and (2) report to the Congress within six months of enactment of this Act regarding implementing voluntary national codes for modular housing. Obligates specified funds from the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 for such purposes. Title VI:  Nehemiah Housing Opportunity Grants - Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to nonprofit organizations for noninterest bearing second mortgages for new or rehabilitated homes. Sets maximum loans at $15,000.  Requires at least a ten percent downpayment.  Prohibits leasing.  Makes such loans repayable to the Secretary upon the sale, lease, or transfer of the property. Requires an eligible family to:  (1) have an income not in excess of the greater of the local metropolitan median income for a family of four, or the national median income for a family of four; and (2) not have owned a home within three years. Sets forth criteria for: (1) grant selection; and (2) assistance conditions. Establishes in the Treasury the Nehemiah Housing Opportunity Fund. Requires a report to the Congress by March 1, 1990. Authorizes FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations. Title VII:  Enterprise Zone Development - Authorizes the Secretary to designate up to 100 enterprise zones (to be identified by State and local authorities, or Indian reservation governing bodies) to provide economic revitalization, job creation, and community development. Requires a specified number of rural designations. Sets forth area and eligibility requirements. Prohibits business relocation assistance. Requires reports to the Congress every four years. Authorizes the waiver or modification of housing and community development rules in enterprise zones. Provides for the coordination of community development block grant, urban development action grant, and other HUD programs in such zones.",2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,
100-s-809,100,s,809,Urgent Relief for the Homeless Act,Housing and Community Development,1987-03-23,1987-04-09,Senate passed companion measure H.R. 558 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.,Senate,"Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]",WV,D,B001210,40,"Urgent Relief for the Homeless Act - Title I: Interagency Council on the Homeless Act - Interagency Council on the Homeless Act - Establishes the Interagency Council on the Homeless as the successor to the Department of Health and Human Services' Federal Task Force on the Homeless. Transfers all Task Force functions to the Council and terminates the Task Force. Sets forth Council functions, including:  (1) Federal homeless program review; (2) governmental and private programs evaluation; (3) information distribution; and (4) provision of professional and technical assistance. Requires each Federal agency to report annually (the first report due within 90 days of enactment of this Act) to the Congress and the Council regarding its programs for the homeless, any impediments including statutory or regulatory restrictions affecting such programs, and efforts made to increase food, shelter, and support opportunities for the homeless. Requires the Council to report annually to the President and to the Congress regarding:  (1) the nature and extent of the homeless problem; (2) Council activities in cooperation with governmental and private entities; (3) Federal programs for the homeless, and an assessment of necessary levels of Federal assistance; and (4) appropriate recommendations. Authorizes FY 1987 and 1988 appropriations. Title II:  Clarification of Use of Excess Property Under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 - Excess Property Identification Act of 1987 - Requires:  (1) each Federal agency to identify excess property under its control that would be suitable for use as a shelter or to provide services to the homeless; and (2) the Administrator of General Services to report to the Council on the availability of such property. Title III:  Shelter Program - Part A:  General Provisions - Emergency Food and Shelter Act of 1987 - Establishes the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board, to be constituted by the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in accordance with the provisions of this Act.  Directs FEMA to act as Federal liaison and provide support services to the Board. States that each Board-designated locality shall constitute a local board for purposes of determining fund distributions. Sets forth local board responsibilities, including:  (1) coordination with other governmental assistance programs; (2) selection of grant recipients; and (3) program monitoring. Sets forth Board recordkeeping and audit provisions, including authority for access by the Comptroller General of the United States. Requires the Board to report annually to the Congress. Part B:  Emergency Food and Shelter Grants - Requires the Director of FEMA, within 30 days of enactment of a law providing appropriations to carry out this part, to provide funds to the Board for grants to private nonprofit organizations and units of local government to:  (1) provide shelter, food, and support services to the homeless, with attention given to homeless persons with mental and physical disabilities; (2) strengthen efforts to create more effective and innovative local programs; and (3) conduct limited rehabilitation of existing mass shelter or mass feeding facilities. Limits Board funding to only those programs carried out by nonprofit organizations and units of local government which are consistent with the purposes of this title. Prohibits the Board from carrying out programs directly. Limits administrative costs to not more than five percent of total appropriations. Requires the Board to establish written guidelines, including:  (1) methods for identifying needy localities, and determining allocations; (2) eligible program costs; and (3) guidelines specifying the responsibilities and reporting requirements of the Board, its recipients and service providers. Authorizes FY 1987 appropriations, including any amount provided under Public Law 100-6 (additional funding for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program of the Federal Emergency Management Agency). Part C:  Case Management - Requires the Director of FEMA, within 30 days of enactment of a law providing appropriations to carry out this part, to provide grants to the Board to be given to recipient private nonprofit organizations and units of local government under part B of this Act to provide the homeless in shelters with case management services.  Requires recipients to provide or arrange for such services.  Sets forth required services. States that, if feasible in certain areas, the government or private entity operating a homeless shelter shall give preference to specified Community Services Block Grant programs in arranging for the provision of case management services. Authorizes FY 1987 and 1988 appropriations. Title IV: Housing Assistance - Requires a State or urban area to submit a comprehensive homeless assistance plan for approval to the Interagency Council on the Homeless in order to receive housing assistance under this Act. Sets forth required contents of such plan, including a description of the local homeless population and the existing services available to them. Requires the Council to review and approve a plan within 30 days unless such plan fails to meet the requirements of this Act. Requires:  (1) annual performance monitoring reports to the Council; and (2) the Council to carry out performance evaluations beginning with FY 1990. Authorizes additional FY 1987 and 1988 appropriations for:  (1) the transitional housing program; and (2) the emergency shelter grant program. Increases the minimum allocation amounts for the emergency shelter grants program.  Exempts such additional emergency shelter assistance from a specified planning requirement. Increases available budget authority for five-year contract section 8 existing housing certificates for the homeless, especially the elderly and homeless families with children.  Permits such certificates to be attached to a housing unit owned by a nonprofit organization which has agreed to provide shelter and services to the homeless. Increases available budget authority for ten-year contract section 8 single room occupancy dwellings for the homeless.  Requires the installation of sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, and other fire and safety improvements.  Limits rehabilitation costs to $14,000 per unit, unless local conditions such as contruction or acquisition costs or fire or building codes require increases. Title V: Health Services and Mental Health Services for the Homeless - Health Services and Mental Health Services for the Homeless Act - Part A: Health Services - Amends title III (General Powers and Duties of Public Health Service) of the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) to make grants to public and nonprofit private entities for: (1) health services for homeless individuals; and (2) mental health services for homeless individuals who do not have a chronic mental illness.  Specifies services such entities are required to provide and other requirements in order to be eligible for grants.  Requires the Secretary to give preference to entities which have experience in providing comprehensive primary health care services to homeless individuals and medically underserved populations. Provides that such required services shall be provided to any homeless individual without regard to ability to pay.  Specifies requirements for any fees charged by grant recipients. Requires the Secretary to report annually to the appropriate congressional committees. Authorizes FY 1987 and 1988 appropriations. Part B:  Mental Health Services - Amends title XIX (Block Grants) of the Public Health Service Act to authorize FY 1987 and 1988 appropriations. Prohibits the Secretary from using more than one percent of the amount appropriated for administration. Provides a formula for allotment of funds to States, the District of Columbia, and certain U.S. territories and possessions. Specifies how such allotments shall be used for emergency projects for homeless individuals who have chronic mental illnesses.  Includes in such uses:  (1) services to individuals who are homeless or who have chronic mental illness and are at risk of becoming homeless; and (2) certain training of individuals to enable them to provide services to homeless individuals.  Prohibits certain uses of such allotments, including inpatient services, cash payments to recipients, and, subject to waiver by the Secretary, capital expenditures. Prohibits more than five percent of the amount paid to a State from being used for administrative costs. Sets forth application provisions. Makes applicable to allotments under the Act provisions of existing law relating to adjustments of allotments under certain circumstances, reports and audits, withholding of funds for cause, discrimination, and criminal penalties for false statements. Title VI:  Assuring the Education of Homeless Children - Amends the General Education Provisions Act to require each State educational agency to adopt and implement a plan to ensure each homeless child of full and equal opportunities. Prohibits the application of State or local residency requirements so as to bar any homeless child from attending school.  Sets forth requirements regarding selection of the school in which such child will be enrolled, transportation to the school selected, maintenance of the child's records, and participation in educational programs and services. Requires the Secretary to make grants to State and local educational agencies for exemplary programs for homeless students.  Sets forth eligibility and application requirements.  Requires the Secretary to disseminate information on such exemplary programs to other State and local educational agencies.  Authorizes FY 1987 and 1988 appropriations. Title VII:  Job Training for the Homeless Demonstration Project - Requires the Secretary of Labor to make grants for the Federal share of job training demonstration projects for homeless individuals.  Authorizes the Secretary of Labor to enter into contracts to carry out this title. Restricts eligibility for such grants to applicants located in a State which has submitted a comprehensive plan as provided for in this Act. Specifies elements required to be included in grant applications.  Sets forth the purposes for which such grants may be used. Sets the Federal share of the cost of demonstration projects at 50 percent for each fiscal year.  Allows the non-Federal share to be in cash or in kind.  Limits the amount of grants to any State in each fiscal year to 15 percent of the total amount appropriated for this title. Requires the Secretary to annually evaluate each demonstration project and submit a report to the Interagency Council on the Homeless.  Requires the Secretary to submit a final report to the President, the Congress, and the Interagency Council. Requires the Interagency Council to:  (1) prepare and publish a report evaluating each project receiving assistance under this title; (2) make a determination of the relative effectiveness of such projects; and (3) make recommendations, including recommendations for legislation, to the Congress on job training programs for homeless individuals to be established on a national basis. Authorizes FY 1988 appropriations. Terminates such program on October 1, 1990. Title VIII: Nutrition - Nutrition for Homeless Individuals Act of 1987 - Part A: Food Stamp Program - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to define ""homeless individual"" for purposes of such Act as defined in the Urgent Relief for the Homeless Act. Authorizes food stamp outreach for the homeless. Requires States to provide food stamps within five days of application to: (1) the homeless; and (2) persons whose combined gross income and liquid resources are less than their monthly rent and utilities. Part B: Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) - Amends the Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Act of 1983 to provide for an increased variety of commodities for distribution under the temporary emergency food assistance program (TEFAP). Increases FY 1987 TEFAP authorizations. Authorizes FY 1988 program appropriations.  States that any FY 1987 or 1988 appropriations in excess of such authorizations shall be used for the homeless. Part C: Effective Date - Makes the provisions of this Act, with stated exceptions, effective not later than 160 days after enactment.",2025-08-28T20:05:16Z,
100-s-810,100,s,810,A bill to authorize housing assistance for homeless individuals and families.,Housing and Community Development,1987-03-23,1987-04-09,Senate passed companion measure H.R. 558 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.,Senate,"Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]",WV,D,B001210,23,"(Reported to Senate from Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, amended (without written report))  Requires a State or urban area to submit a comprehensive homeless assistance plan for approval to the Interagency Council on the Homeless (Council) in order to receive emergency shelter grants in excess of the minimum allocation provided for under Public Law 99-500 or Public Law 99-591. Requires a comprehensive homeless assistance plan to contain:  (1) an assessment of the size and characteristics of the homeless population; (2) a description of all available services for the homeless; (3) a strategy to match the needs of the homeless with such services and to meet the specific needs of such groups as the elderly, the mentally ill, veterans, and families with children; (4) an explanation of how Federal assistance will enhance such services; and (5) other additional information. Requires the Council to:  (1) review and approve a submitted plan within 30 days of receipt unless the plan fails to contain the necessary requirements; and (2) inform the State, county, or city within 15 days of a disapproval the reasons for such decision and the steps necessary to make the plan acceptable.  Deems a plan approved if the Council fails to follow such requirements. Requires recipients to annually monitor their plan performance and report to the Council.  Makes recipients failing to follow such requirements ineligible for further assistance under this Act. Requires the Council, beginning in FY 1989, to carry out program performance evaluations and report such findings to the Congress. Authorizes additional FY 1987 and 1988 appropriations for the:  (1) transitional housing demonstration program; and (2) emergency shelter grants program.   Exempts such additional emergency shelter assistance from a specified planning requirement. Increases the minimum allocation amounts for the emergency shelter grants prograam.  Provides for the reallocation of funds from a jurisdiction failing to have its plan approved within a specified time to a jurisdiction identified by the Council as demonstrating extraordinary need. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to waive a specified limitation on the use of assistance for emergency shelter grant essential services if the local governmental recipient demonstrates that other resources are being used to provide different services. Increases available budget authority for five-year contract section 8 existing housing certificates for homeless families with children.  Permits such certificates to be attached to a housing unit owned by a nonprofit organization which has agreed to provide shelter and services to the homeless.  Provides for the reallocation of such funds from a jurisdiction failing to have its plan approved within a specified time to a jurisdiction identified by the Council as demonstrating extraordinary need. Increases available budget authority for ten-year (renewable) contract section 8 single room occupancy dwellings for the homeless.  Gives priority to homeless persons and families.  Directs the Secretary to allocate such assistance through a national competition based on need and program ability. Requires proposals to contain:  (1) target population size and characteristics; (2) other potential assistance sources; (3) an inventory of housing stock; and (4) a description of the interest expressed by builders and developers in program participation. Prohibits a recipient from receiving more than ten percent of the total assistance available under such program. Requires the installation of sprinkler systems, smoke detectors, and other fire and safety requirements.  Limits rehabilitation costs to $14,000 per unit, unless local conditions such as construction or acquisition costs or fire or building codes require increases.",2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,
100-s-813,100,s,813,Urgent Relief for the Homeless Act,Housing and Community Development,1987-03-23,1987-04-09,Senate passed companion measure H.R. 558 in lieu of this measure by Voice Vote.,Senate,"Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV]",WV,D,B001210,25,"(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Governmental Affairs with amendment (without written report))  Urgent Relief for the Homeless Act - Title I; Interagency Council on the Homeless Act - Interagency Council on the Homeless Act - Establishes the Interagency Council on the Homeless as the successor to the Department of Health and Human Services' Federal Task Force on the homeless.  Transfers all Task Force functions to the Council and terminates the Task Force.  Terminates the Council three years after enactment of this Act. Sets forth Council functions, including:  (1) Federal homeless program review; (2) governmental and private programs evaluation; (3) information distribution; and (4) provision of professional and technical assistance. Requires each Federal agency that is a member of the Council to report annually (the first report due within 90 days of enactment of this Act) to the Congress and the Council regarding its programs for the homeless, any impediments including statutory or regulatory restrictions affecting such programs, and efforts made to increase food, shelter, and support opportunities for the homeless. Requires the Council to report annually to the President and to the Congress regarding:  (1) the Nature and extent of the homeless problem; (2) Council activities in cooperation with governmental and private entities; (3) Federal programs for the homeless, and an assessment of necessary levels of Federal assistance; and (4) appropriate recommendations. Authorizes FY 1987 and 1988 appropriations. Title II:  Clarification of Use of Excess Property Under the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 - Excess Property Identification Act of 1987 - Requires:  (1) each Federal agency to identify excess property under its control that would be suitable for use as a shelter or to provide services to the homeless; and (2) the Administrator of General Services to report to the Council on the availability of such property. Makes any governmental or nonprofit private entity which receives or is eligible for Federal homeless assistance eligible for donations of Federal surplus property. Amends the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949 to conform with such amendment. Title III:  Shelter Program - Part A:  General Provisions - Emergency Food and Shelter Act of 1987 - Establishes the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board, to be constituted by the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in accordance with the provisions of this Act.  Directs FEMA to act as Federal liaison and provide support services to the Board. States that each Board-designated locality shall constitute a local board for purposes of determining fund distributions. Sets forth local board responsibilities, including:  (1) coordination with other governmental assistance programs; (2) selection of grant recipients; and (3) program monitoring. Sets forth Board recordkeeping and audit provisions; including authority for access by the Comptroller General of the United States. Requires the Board to report annually to the Congress. Part B:  Emergency Food and Shelter Grants - Requires the Director of FEMA, within 30 days of enactment of a law providing appropriations to carry out this Part, to provide funds to the Board for grants to private nonprofit organizations and units of local government to:  (1) provide shelter, food, and support services to the homeless, with attention given to homeless persons with mental and physical disabilities; (2) strengthen efforts to create more effective and innovative local programs; and (3) conduct limited rehabilitation of existing mass shelter or mass feeding facilities. Limits Board funding to only those programs carried out by nonprofit organizations and units of local government which are consistent with the purposes of this title.  Prohibits the Board from carrying out programs directly.  Limits administrative costs to not more than five percent of total appropriations. Requires the Board to establish written guidelines, including:  (1) methods for identifying needy localities, and determining allocations; (2) eligible program costs; and (3) guidelines specifying the responsibilities and reporting requirements of the Board, its recipients, and service providers. Authorizes FY 1987 appropriations, including any amount provided under Public Law 100-6, and FY 1988 appropriations. Part C:  Case Management  - Requires the Director of FEMA, within 30 days of enactment of a law providing appropriations to carry out this Part, to provide grants to the Board to be given to recipient private nonprofit organizations and units of local government under Part B of the Act to provide the homeless in shelters with case management services. Requires recipients to provide or arrange for such services.  Sets forth required services. States that, if feasible in certain areas, the government or private entity operating a homeless shelter shall give preference to specified Community Services Block Grant programs in arranging for the provision of case management services. Authorizes FY 1987 and 1988 appropriations.",2025-01-14T19:03:55Z,
100-s-799,100,s,799,Great Lakes Emergency Shoreline Protection Act,Housing and Community Development,1987-03-19,1987-03-19,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.,Senate,"Sen. Glenn, John H., Jr. [D-OH]",OH,D,G000236,4,"Great Lakes Emergency Shoreline Protection Act - Establishes a federally guaranteed loan program for the protection from shoreline erosion of improvements to residential real property contiguous with the Great Lakes. Sets forth conditions for loan eligibility and State subsidies. Sets forth related authorities of the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, including authority to establish a limitation on the interest rate on eligible loans, to make foreclosures, and to transfer guarantees. Directs the Secretary, acting through the Chief of Engineers, to:  (1) develop minimum standards for shoreline erosion protection construction; and (2) report to the Congress on damage from subsurface water seepage. Requires the Secretary to submit to the Congress a single report on the effectiveness of the shoreline protection program and of erosion protection devices. Authorizes FY 1987 through 1992 appropriations.",2025-08-28T20:06:19Z,
100-hr-1680,100,hr,1680,Public Housing Energy Conservation Act,Housing and Community Development,1987-03-18,1987-04-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7]",IL,D,C000634,0,"Public Housing Energy Conservation Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, within one year of enactment of this Act, to:  (1) establish public housing energy conservation performance standards; and (2) revise public housing construction cost limits to reflect structural life-cycle costs and major heating and cooling systems. Requires public housing development and rehabilitation programs begun one year after enactment of this Act to incorporate such standards. Directs the Secretary to:  (1) provide financial assistance to the Chicago Housing Authority in the State of Illinois to implement public housing energy conservation measures; and (2) report annually to the Congress.  Authorizes FY 1987 through 1991 appropriations.",2025-08-28T20:05:23Z,
100-hr-1698,100,hr,1698,Housing and Community Development Act of 1987,Housing and Community Development,1987-03-18,1987-04-01,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. McKinney, Stewart B. [R-CT-4]",CT,R,M000527,0,"Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 - Title I: Community and Neighborhood Development - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations through FY 1990 for community development block grants and the discretionary fund. Provides for the temporary retention of:  (1) metropolitan city status by a city that no longer so qualifies; and (2) urban county status by a county with a declining population. Repeals title VIII (Livable Cities) of such Act. Authorizes appropriations through FY 1989 for the urban homesteading program. Title II:  Housing Assistance Programs - Part A: General - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to authorize appropriations through FY 1989 for lower income housing. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to require Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) applicants or participants to provide social security or employer identification numbers in order to verify housing eligibility. Provides HUD with access to State wage or unemployment compensation records.  Limits the use of such information to housing eligibility purposes.  Imposes a criminal penalty for the wrongful request or disclosure of such information. Authorizes a related private right of action. Part B:  Public and Indian Housing - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to revise the comprehensive improvement assistance program.  (Renames such program the comprehensive grant program.)  Requires public housing agencies (PHAs) to submit to the Secretary a comprehensive plan which shall include a five-year work plan.  Requires PHAs  to submit additionally a one-year work plan for each fiscal year.  Authorizes appropriations through FY 1990. Declares that future public housing laws shall not apply to Indian housing unless explicitly stated. Part C:  Other Assisted Housing - Amends the Housing Act of 1959 to repeal the interest rate cap on elderly or handicapped housing loans. Increases such loans' escrow requirement. Amends the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978 to authorize permanent appropriations for troubled projects assistance. Amends the Housing Act of 1937 to repeal the operating-cost limitation on contract rent adjustments for certain section 8 projects. Sets forth conditions for certificate program rent either above or below existing fair market rental limitations. Amends the National Housing Act to set forth maximum rent criteria under the rental and cooperative housing for lower income families program. Title III:  Program Amendments and Extensions - Part A:  FHA - Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority through FY 1988 for:  (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; and (5) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance. Sets forth title I loan premium charge provisions, including surcharge authority. Increases the Secretary's mortgage insurance premium authority. Revises the definition of ""veteran"" for certain mortgage insurance purposes. Requires that in order to insure or maintain mortgage insurance, a single family dwelling must be the principal residence of the original or subsequent purchasers. Authorizes the Secretary to insure operating loss loans for certain projects. Repeals coinsurance authority under such Act. Transfers mortgage insurance programs for Hawaiian homelands and Indian lands from the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund to the General Insurance Fund of the Treasury. Civil Recovery Double Damages Act - Provides a double damages remedy for the unauthorized use of multifamily housing project assets and income. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1977 to repeal the requirement that HUD prepare annual prototype housing costs. Part B: Other Programs - Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 to authorize appropriations through FY 1989 for housing research. Authorizes a fair housing initiatives program. Amends the National Housing Act to authorize the Secretary to impose civil penalties on mortgagees or lenders for specified mortgage-related violations. Authorizes judicial review of penalty determinations. Amends the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 to authorize manufactured home fees. Amends the definition of manufactured home. Amends the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act to eliminate the maximum fee limitation for interstate land sales registration. Title IV:  Rental Rehabilitation and Development Grants - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to authorize FY 1988 and 1989 appropriations (with specified amounts for technical assistance) for a revised rental rehabilitation and housing development grant program.",2025-08-28T20:08:40Z,
100-hr-1610,100,hr,1610,Radon Testing Assistance Act of 1987,Housing and Community Development,1987-03-12,1987-03-23,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. Yatron, Gus [D-PA-6]",PA,D,Y000014,0,Radon Testing Assistance Act of 1987 - Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to: (1) provide technical assistance to State and local governments to encourage the incorporation of radon testing requirements in building codes; and (2) include a description of activities carried out under this Act in the Secretary's annual report. Authorizes FY 1988 through 1990 appropriations.,2025-08-28T20:08:16Z,
100-hr-1499,100,hr,1499,A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to correct certain inequities in the calculation of fair market rentals and payment standards for lower income housing assistance.,Housing and Community Development,1987-03-10,1987-03-23,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20]",NY,R,D000359,0,Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide that certain assisted housing fair market rental and voucher payment calculations for Westchester County in the State of New York shall be the same as those for Nassau and Suffolk Counties in such State.,2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-hr-1500,100,hr,1500,A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require leases for lower income housing to contain expiration and notice provisions.,Housing and Community Development,1987-03-10,1987-03-23,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20]",NY,R,D000359,0,Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require leases for assisted lower income housing to contain expiration and notice provisions.,2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-hr-1501,100,hr,1501,A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide for adjustments in maximum monthly rentals for lower income housing to reflect increased costs due to necessary capital improvements.,Housing and Community Development,1987-03-10,1987-03-23,Referred to Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.,House,"Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20]",NY,R,D000359,0,Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to permit lower income housing rental increases based on capital improvements.,2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-hr-1502,100,hr,1502,Homeless Housing Assistance Act of 1985,Housing and Community Development,1987-03-10,1987-07-22,See H.R.558.,House,"Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20]",NY,R,D000359,0,"Title I:  General Provisions - Homeless Housing Assistance Act of 1985 - Defines specified terms for purposes of this Act. Title II:  Emergency Food and Shelter Program - Requires the Director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as soon as practicable after September 30, 1987, to constitute an emergency food and shelter program national board of volunteer agencies. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to constitute a similar board by March 30, 1988.  Transfers, as of such date, the personnel, property, records, and undistributed program funds of the FEMA board to such board. States that such boards shall distribute program funds to localities (which shall constitute local boards) with the greatest need for emergency food and housing assistance.  Requires the local board to submit to the national board an annual local homeless housing assistance plan. Limits administrative costs to not more than three percent of appropriations.  Authorizes FY 1988 through 1990 appropriations. Title III:  Transition to Independence Demonstration Project - Directs the Secretary to make grants for demonstration projects to assist the homeless in the transition to independent living. Limits Federal participation to up to 75 percent of project costs.  Requires interim and final reports to the Congress.  Authorizes FY 1988 through 1990 appropriations.",2025-08-28T20:06:02Z,
100-hr-1354,100,hr,1354,Telemarketing Fraud Prevention Act of 1989,Housing and Community Development,1987-03-03,1987-06-30,See H.R.558.,House,"Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large]",DC,D,F000046,0,"Federal Task Force on the Homeless Act - Establishes in the executive branch a Federal Task Force on Food and Shelter for the Homeless.  Requires quarterly reports to the Congress. Terminates the Federal Task Force on Food and Shelter for the Homeless in the Department of Health and Human Services upon enactment of this Act, and transfers all personnel, property, and funds to the executive Task Force. Establishes within such Task Force an Interagency Advisory Council on Homelessness. Sets forth operating and administrative provisions. Authorizes FY 1987 through 1991 appropriations.",2025-08-28T20:08:40Z,
100-s-607,100,s,607,A bill to amend the National Housing Act to limit the fees that may be charged by the Government National Mortgage Association for the guaranty of mortgage-backed securities.,Housing and Community Development,1987-02-26,1987-02-26,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,30,"Amends the National Housing Act to limit the Government National Mortgage Association mortgage guarantee fee to six basis points. Sets administrative fees at September 1, 1985, levels, except that they may be increased to cover increased administrative costs.",2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,
100-hr-1228,100,hr,1228,"A bill to amend the National Housing Act to provide the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with permanent authority to insure mortgages on single-family and multifamily dwellings, and for other purposes.",Housing and Community Development,1987-02-24,1987-12-20,Motion to Discharge Committee Filed by Wylie. Discharge Petition No: 03.,House,"Rep. Wylie, Chalmers P. [R-OH-15]",OH,R,W000781,219,"Amends the National Housing Act to make authority permanent for:  (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (5) mortgage insurance for armed forces' civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (6) mortgage insurance for land development; (7) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities; (8) mortgage insurance commitment limitations; and (9) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to make authority permanent for urban rehabilitation loan authority. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to make authority permanent for:  (1) insured loans for rental and cooperative housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families in rural areas; and (2) mutual and self-help housing grant and loan authority. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1986 to make national flood insurance authority, including emergency implementation provisions, permanent.",2024-02-06T19:38:08Z,
100-sres-109,100,sres,109,A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the proposed rescission of budget authority for rental development grants.,Housing and Community Development,1987-02-19,1987-02-19,"Referred jointly to the Committees on Appropriations; Budget pursuant to the order of November 30, 1975, as modified by the order of April 11, 1986.",Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,20,Expresses the sense of the Senate that the proposed rescission of budget authority for rental development grants (R87-44) should be disapproved.,2025-01-14T18:22:18Z,
100-sres-110,100,sres,110,A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the proposed rescission of budget authority for community development block grants.,Housing and Community Development,1987-02-19,1987-02-19,"Referred jointly to the Committees on Appropriations; Budget pursuant to the order of November 30, 1975, as modified by the order of April 11, 1986.",Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,20,Expresses the sense of the Senate that the proposed rescission of budget authority for community development block grants (R87-46) should be disapproved.,2025-01-14T18:22:18Z,
100-sres-111,100,sres,111,A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate with respect to the proposed rescission of budget authority for urban development action grants.,Housing and Community Development,1987-02-19,1987-02-19,"Referred jointly to the Committees on Appropriations; Budget pursuant to the order of November 30, 1975, as modified by the order of April 11, 1986.",Senate,"Sen. Cranston, Alan [D-CA]",CA,D,C000877,20,Expresses the sense of the Senate that the proposed rescission of budget authority for urban development action grants (R87-47) should be disapproved.,2025-01-14T18:22:18Z,
100-s-531,100,s,531,A bill to repeal the sunset provisions in FHA and related laws.,Housing and Community Development,1987-02-17,1987-02-17,Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.,Senate,"Sen. Dodd, Christopher J. [D-CT]",CT,D,D000388,10,"Amends the National Housing Act to make authority permanent for:  (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (5) mortgage insurance for armed forces' civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (6) mortgage insurance for land development; (7) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities; and (8) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to make authority permanent for urban rehabilitation loans. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to make authority permanent for:  (1) insured loans for rental and cooperative housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families in rural areas; and (2) mutual and self-help housing grants and loans. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1986 to make national flood insurance authority, including emergency implementation provisions, permanent.",2025-01-14T18:20:21Z,