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104-hr-4235 104 hr 4235 Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1996-09-27 1996-10-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13] PA R F000332 0 Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1996 - Amends the Fair Housing Act with respect to discriminatory housing practices to: (1) limit civil litigation to intending tenants; (2) require the practice to be intentionally discriminatory; (3) exempt from liability publishers (such as newspapers) that reasonably rely on presented advertising material; and (4) award litigation costs to prevailing parties. 2025-08-21T20:15:13Z  
104-s-2142 104 s 2142 A bill to provide for the inclusion of certain counties in North Carolina in certain metropolitan statistical areas, and for other purposes. Housing and Community Development 1996-09-27 1996-09-27 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC] NC R F000437 0 Provides for the inclusion of certain counties in North Carolina in certain metropolitan statistical areas. 2025-01-14T19:03:55Z  
104-hr-4141 104 hr 4141 Department of Housing and Urban Development Owner-Occupancy Enforcement Act Housing and Community Development 1996-09-24 1996-09-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5] WI D B000177 0 Department of Housing and Urban Development Owner-Occupancy Enforcement Act - Requires that purchasers of single family homes owned by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) be notified about the penalties for fraud and false statements regarding their intention to occupy and use such residence as their principal residence. Bars violators from future HUD assistance or program participation. 2025-08-21T20:14:31Z  
104-hr-4132 104 hr 4132 Robert Stodola Homeless Veterans Assistance Act Housing and Community Development 1996-09-23 1996-09-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Metcalf, Jack [R-WA-2] WA R M000669 0 Robert Stodola Homeless Veterans Assistance Act - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to require each city, county, State, and Indian tribe which is provided assistance under the following programs to ensure that not less than 20 percent of the total amount received by such entity is used for activities benefiting homeless veterans: (1) the emergency shelter grants program; (2) the supportive housing program; (3) the safe havens for homeless individuals demonstration program; (4) a program for single room occupancy dwellings; (5) the shelter plus care program; and (6) the rural homelessness grant program. Provides an identical requirement with respect to the innovative homeless initiatives demonstration program under the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993. Allows a waiver of such requirement in each case upon a determination that general program funds will remain unused for an unreasonable period of time unless the waiver is permitted. 2025-08-21T20:15:26Z  
104-hr-4085 104 hr 4085 To terminate the property disposition program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development providing single family properties for use for the homeless. Housing and Community Development 1996-09-17 1996-09-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] LA R B000072 2 Terminates the Department of Housing and Urban Development's program of disposition of single family properties for use by the homeless. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
104-hr-4063 104 hr 4063 Conforming Loan Limit Correction Act Housing and Community Development 1996-09-12 1996-09-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Government Sponsored Enterprises. House Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] NY R L000155 1 Conforming Loan Limit Correction Act - Amends the National Housing Act and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to revise specified loan limit provisions with respect to the Federal National Mortgage Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and the Federal Housing Administration. 2025-08-21T20:16:27Z  
104-hr-4064 104 hr 4064 Community Housing Right to Know Act Housing and Community Development 1996-09-12 1996-09-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Klink, Ron [D-PA-4] PA D K000270 1 Community Housing Right to Know Act - Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to notify and consult with the unit of general local government within which an assisted multifamily housing project is to be located before providing any low-income housing assistance for such project. 2025-08-21T20:15:29Z  
104-s-2070 104 s 2070 Homeowners Empowerment and Protection Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1996-09-12 1996-09-12 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs. Senate Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] OR D W000779 1 Homeowners Empowerment and Protection Act of 1996 - Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish uniform Federal agency procedures with respect to application and homeowner notice requirements for the conduct of activities that generate pollutants or other adverse impacts with the potential to reduce private home values. Directs each agency to: (1) require any person filing an application to conduct property impacting activity to provide affected homeowners with written notice; (2) provide a toll-free telephone number for homeowner response; and (3) investigate the proposed activity's impact on home values. Creates a homeowner right of action, including class action authority, for certain home value reductions. 2025-08-21T20:15:04Z  
104-hr-4019 104 hr 4019 Fair Housing Reform and Freedom of Speech Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1996-09-04 1996-10-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-49] CA R B000461 22 Fair Housing Reform and Freedom of Speech Act of 1996 - Amends the Fair Housing Act to permit a dwelling restriction relating to number of unrelated inhabitants, building proximity, or inhabitant's criminal record if such restriction's purpose is to limit land use to single family dwellings. States that such Act shall not be construed to apply to lawful activity, including a legal action, engaged in solely to: (1) achieve or prevent governmental action; or (2) receive a judicial interpretation of any provision of such Act. 2025-08-21T20:16:22Z  
104-hr-3963 104 hr 3963 Housing Fraud Prevention Act Housing and Community Development 1996-08-02 1996-08-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-21] PA R E000187 12 Housing Fraud Prevention Act - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to prohibit rental subsidies for a unit rented to a member of the owner's family. 2025-08-21T20:16:32Z  
104-hr-3964 104 hr 3964 Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act Housing and Community Development 1996-08-02 1996-08-23 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] NY R L000155 0 Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to establish block grants for rental assistance and flexible homeless assistance. Sets forth program provisions. Authorizes appropriations. Revises functions of the Interagency Council on the Homeless. Authorizes appropriations. Makes conforming amendments to: (1) the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993; (2) the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992; (3) the Housing Act of 1949; and (4) the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to eliminate the single room occupancy dwelling assistance program. 2025-08-21T20:16:09Z  
104-s-2042 104 s 2042 Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1996-08-02 1996-08-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] FL R M000019 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: FHA-Insured Multifamily Housing Mortgage and Housing Assistance Restructuring Title II: Enforcement Provisions Subtitle A: FHA Single Family and Multifamily Housing Subtitle B: FHA Multifamily Multifamily Assisted Housing Reform and Affordability Act of 1996 - Title I: FHA-Insured Multifamily Housing Mortgage and Housing Assistance Restructuring - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to enter into agreements with participating administrative entities (with preference given to State housing finance agencies) to develop and implement mortgage restructuring and rental assistance plans for FHA-insured multifamily housing mortgages in order to: (1) reduce expiring section 8 contracts costs; (2) address troubled projects; and (3) correct management and ownership deficiencies. Includes two-tiered mortgage restructuring among plan incentives. Terminates program authority as of a specified date. Title II: Enforcement Provisions - Directs the Secretary to issue implementing regulations. Subtitle A: FHA Single Family and Multifamily Housing - Amends the National Housing Act to expand HUD authorities with respect to: (1) lender sanctions; (2) equity skimming; and (3) civil money penalties. Subtitle B: FHA Multifamily - Amends the National Housing Act and the Housing Act of 1937 to expand multifamily housing- related civil money penalties. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 to extend the double damages remedy. 2025-08-21T20:16:30Z  
104-hr-3897 104 hr 3897 Senior Citizens Homeownership Protection Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1996-07-25 1996-08-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] NY R L000155 16 Senior Citizens Homeownership Protection Act of 1996 - Amends the National Housing Act to convert the senior homeowner home equity conversion mortgage insurance authority from a demonstration to a permanent program. Revises related consumer education provisions. Obligates funds for counseling and consumer education. 2025-08-21T20:15:34Z  
104-hr-3865 104 hr 3865 One Strike Enforcement Act Housing and Community Development 1996-07-22 1996-08-07 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Torricelli, Robert G. [D-NJ-9] NJ D T000317 0 One Strike Enforcement Act - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require that Federal public housing assistance to public housing authorities be withheld in a State that prevents or impairs the eviction of a public housing tenant for a lease violation sufficient for such eviction. 2025-08-21T20:14:26Z  
104-hr-3740 104 hr 3740 Community Development Block Grant Performance Fund and HOME Performance Fund Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1996-06-27 1996-07-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] NY R L000155 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Performance Funds Title II: Developing Communities Initiative Title III: Miscellaneous Programs Community Development Block Grant Performance Fund and HOME Performance Fund Act of 1996 - Title I: Performance Funds - Subtitle A: Community Development Block Grant Performance Fund - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to consolidate specified housing programs into a Community Development Block Grant Performance Fund. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to make community development block grant authority for colonias permanent. (Sec. 17) Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to make loan guarantee funding authority permanent. (Sec. 18) Authorizes challenge grant funds to be used for job creation activities. (Sec. 20) Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to terminate the Youthbuild program as of a specified date. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to terminate: (1) the public housing early childhood development program; and (2) the neighborhood development demonstration program. Subtitle B: Home Performance Fund - Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to authorize appropriations for the HOME Investment Partnership program. (Sec. 28) Increases Indian allocations. Revises resource allocation provisions. (Sec. 31) Requires: (1) Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and California to obligate funds for colonias; and (2) States with significant numbers of migrant farmworkers to obligate funds for their assistance. (Sec. 33) Requires challenge grants for homeownership zone assistance. (Sec. 35) Authorizes: (1) affordable housing program loan guarantees; (2) joint grants to educational institutions and State and local governments; (3) funds to carry out the Community Outreach Partnership Act of 1992; and (4) funds for lead-based paint reduction. (Sec. 40) Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to termin… 2025-08-21T20:15:52Z  
104-hr-3741 104 hr 3741 Housing Enforcement Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1996-06-27 1996-07-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] NY R L000155 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: FHA Single Family and Multifamily Title II: FHA Multifamily Housing Enforcement Act of 1996 - Title I: FHA Single Family and Multifamily - Amends the National Housing Act (Act) to exempt the Mortgage Review Board (Board) from certain bankruptcy stay provisions. Authorizes the Board to immediately suspend a mortgage under specified conditions. (Sec. 12) Extends (and increases) equity skimming penalties to 1-to-4 family residences. Expands the scope of penalties for mortgagees, lenders, and other Federal Housing Administration (FHA) program participants. Title II: FHA Multifamily - Amends the Act to extend certain multifamily mortgagor civil penalties (and the scope of such penalties) to general partners of a partnership mortgagor, or officers or directors of corporate mortgagors. (Sec. 21) Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to establish civil money penalties for specified rental housing (section 8) violations by owners and other liable parties. 2025-08-21T20:15:38Z  
104-hr-3742 104 hr 3742 FHA Single Family Housing Reform Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1996-06-27 1996-07-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] NY R L000155 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Product Flexibility and Insurance Title II: Claims and Property Disposition Reform Initiatives Title III: Streamlining Proposals FHA Single Family Housing Reform Act of 1996 - Title I: Product Flexibility and Insurance - Amends the National Housing Act to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish: (1) alternative mortgage insurance premium structures; and (2) demonstrations of underwriting, premiums, and insurance products to expand home ownership opportunities. Extends Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance authority. Title II: Claims and Property Disposition Reform Initiatives - Revises single family claims procedures. Title III: Streamlining Proposals - Revises eligibility and warranty provisions. Authorizes: (1) delegation of insuring authority to direct endorsement mortgagees; and (2) use of amounts borrowed from family for downpayments. Revises home equity conversion program provisions with respect to: (1) insurance limitations; and (2) consumer education requirements. Provides 100 percent condominium mortgage insurance for disasters. Repeals authority for Housing Insurance Fund expenditures to correct or compensate for substantial defects in mortgaged homes. 2025-08-21T20:14:23Z  
104-hr-3743 104 hr 3743 FHA Multifamily Housing Reform Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1996-06-27 1996-07-12 Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Government Sponsored Enterprises. House Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] NY R L000155 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: FHA Multifamily Housing Title II: Housing for Special Populations Title III: Extensions of Existing Authority FHA Multifamily Housing Reform Act of 1996 - Title I: FHA Multifamily Housing - Amends the National Housing Act to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to: (1) insure first (and second) mortgages secured by multifamily housing projects or health care facilities and engage in other credit enhancement activities; and (2) enter into risk-sharing arrangements with qualified participating entities and housing finance agencies. Sets forth program provisions. Title II: Housing for Special Populations - Amends the Housing Act of 1959 and the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to: (1) reduce the term of rental assistance contracts for supportive housing for the elderly and for supportive housing for persons with disabilities; and (2) establish environmental review requirements for such programs. Title III: Extensions of Existing Authority - Amends the National Housing Act to extend: (1) auction authority; and (2) authority to transfer excess receipts to the flexible subsidy program. 2025-08-21T20:17:12Z  
104-hr-3679 104 hr 3679 Low-Income Housing Tenants Security Act Housing and Community Development 1996-06-19 1996-06-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] HI D M000797 0 Low-Income Housing Tenants Security Act - Prohibits any additional security deposit increases during the tenancy of a low-income family in a federally-assisted rental unit. 2025-08-21T20:16:48Z  
104-hr-3496 104 hr 3496 Emergency Shelter Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1996-05-21 1996-06-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology. House Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-15] CA R C000100 23 Emergency Shelter Act of 1996 - Authorizes the head of an executive agency to make available, upon request from an assistance organization, public areas of certain Federal facilities for use as temporary shelter for homeless individuals during nonbusiness hours. Sets forth a repeal date. 2026-03-23T12:17:56Z  
104-hr-3402 104 hr 3402 Mobile Home Protection Act Housing and Community Development 1996-05-07 1996-05-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-50] CA D F000116 0 Mobile Home Protection Act - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to provide for direct rental assistance to certain low-income owners of manufactured homes who rent the lots on which their homes are located. 2025-08-21T20:14:18Z  
104-hr-3404 104 hr 3404 Safe and Affordable Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1996-05-07 1996-05-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. McIntosh, David M. [R-IN-2] IN R M000481 0 Safe and Affordable Manufactured Housing Improvement Act of 1996 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a consensus committee for maintenance and revision of Federal manufactured home construction and safety standards. Includes expenses incurred by such committee within existing inspection fee authority. 2025-08-21T20:14:41Z  
104-hr-3406 104 hr 3406 National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1996-05-07 1996-05-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3] IN D R000385 20 National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1996 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a consensus committee for maintenance and revision of Federal manufactured home construction and safety standards. Repeals: (1) provisions establishing the National Manufactured Home Advisory Council; and (2) certain reporting requirements. Includes expenses incurred in connection with and related to such committee within existing inspection fee authority. 2025-08-21T20:14:41Z  
104-hr-3390 104 hr 3390 One Strike You're Out, Part II Act Housing and Community Development 1996-05-02 1996-05-17 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] VA D M000933 0 One Strike You're Out, Part II Act - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 with regard to section 8 housing, and the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 with regard to federally assisted housing, to authorize denial of occupancy assistance or occupancy to criminal offender-applicants. Amends such Acts to provide for termination of tenancy for criminal activity or activity that threatens the safety or peaceful enjoyment of others. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to make adult (and juvenile if permitted by State, local, or tribal authority) applicant and tenant criminal records available to owners of federally assisted housing under specified circumstances. 2025-08-21T20:16:42Z  
104-hr-3385 104 hr 3385 State Occupancy Standards Affirmation Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1996-05-01 1996-05-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8] FL R M000350 25 State Occupancy Standards Affirmation Act of 1996 - Prohibits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from establishing a national occupancy standard (as defined by this Act). Provides that: (1) a State standard shall be considered reasonable; and (2) the Secretary, in the absence of a State standard, shall take no action respecting a two-person per bedroom standard established by a housing provider. 2025-08-21T20:15:38Z  
104-hr-3347 104 hr 3347 Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1996-04-25 1996-05-03 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] MN D V000087 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Provisions Title II: Interagency Council on the Homeless Title III: Federal Emergency Management Agency Food and Shelter Program Title IV: Housing Assistance Subtitle A: Reorganization of Certain McKinney Act Housing Provisions Subtitle B: Other Housing Assistance Programs for the Homeless Under McKinney Act Subtitle C: Miscellaneous Homeless Housing Provisions Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments Act of 1996 - Title I: General Provisions - Requires budget compliance. Title II: Interagency Council on the Homeless - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (Act) to authorize appropriations for and extend the Interagency Council on the Homeless. Title III: Federal Emergency Management Food and Shelter Program - Amends the Act to authorize appropriations for the Federal Emergency Management Agency food and shelter program. Title IV: Housing Assistance - Subtitle A: Reorganization of Certain McKinney Act Housing Provisions - Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Housing Assistance Amendments Act of 1996 - Amends title IV (Housing Assistance) of the Act to replace the current individual programs of emergency shelter grants, supportive housing program, safe havens for homeless individuals, and the shelter plus care program with an inclusive flexible grant program. Sets forth program provisions. Authorizes appropriations. Subtitle B: Other Housing Assistance Programs for the Homeless Under McKinney Act - Amends the Act to increase budget authority for section 8 assistance for single room occupancy dwellings. Authorizes section 8 assistance for shelter plus care single room occupancy dwellings. Authorizes appropriations for the rural homelessness grant program. Transfers such program from the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Department of Agriculture. Subtitle C: Miscellaneous Homeless Housing Provisions - Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National A… 2025-08-21T20:14:52Z  
104-hr-3150 104 hr 3150 Community Partnerships Against Crime Amendments Act Housing and Community Development 1996-03-21 1996-04-04 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Vento, Bruce F. [D-MN-4] MN D V000087 10 Community Partnerships Against Crime Amendments Act - Amends the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 to entitle chapter 2 of subtitle C of title V of such Act as the Community Partnerships Against Crime Act of 1996. Replaces the drug elimination pilot program with an expanded program of crime elimination grants for public and other low-income federally assisted housing. Sets forth grant procedures for different size public housing agencies and federally assisted housing. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-21T20:15:26Z  
104-hr-3032 104 hr 3032 Fiscal Year 1996 Disaster Recovery Flexibility Act Housing and Community Development 1996-03-06 1996-03-08 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Kanjorski, Paul E. [D-PA-11] PA D K000008 11 Fiscal Year 1996 Disaster Recovery Flexibility Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to waive, or specify alternative requirements for, any provision of any statute or regulation that the Secretary administers in connection with the obligation by the Secretary or the use by any recipient of any funds or loan guarantees appropriated or made available to HUD for FY 1996, but only upon a finding that: (1) such waiver is required to facilitate the obligation or use of such funds or guarantees for activities in an area for which the President has declared a major disaster under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; and (2) such waiver would not be inconsistent with the overall purposes of the statute or regulation. Limits the application of any such waiver only to funds or guarantees used for activities in such a disaster area. Prohibits the Secretary from waiving or specifying alternative requirements under this Act for any statutory or regulatory requirements relating to fair housing or nondiscrimination, the environment, or labor standards. 2025-08-21T20:16:15Z  
104-hr-2927 104 hr 2927 To amend the Fair Housing Act regarding local and State laws and regulations governing residential care facilities. Housing and Community Development 1996-02-01 1996-02-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. House Rep. Bilbray, Brian P. [R-CA-49] CA R B000461 26 Amends the Fair Housing Act to state that nothing in title VIII of such Act shall be construed to invalidate or limit any reasonable State or local law or regulation governing residential care facilities for disabled persons. 2025-04-07T15:29:56Z  
104-hr-2885 104 hr 2885 Use of Assisted Housing by Aliens Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1996-01-25 1996-02-09 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Gallegly, Elton [R-CA-23] CA R G000021 2 Use of Assisted Housing by Aliens Act of 1995 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 with respect to certain housing assistance to aliens to: (1) make specified assistance termination procedures mandatory; (2) prorate continued assistance on the basis of individual eligibility; and (3) reduce the assistance termination deferment to a single three-month period. Sets forth verification of immigration status and financial assistance eligibility requirements, including penalties for permitting an ineligible person to use such assistance. Suspends the implementation of certain noncitizen housing assistance regulations and prohibits implementation of any related regulations that are inconsistent with the provisions of this Act. 2025-08-21T20:16:26Z  
104-s-1494 104 s 1494 Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1995-12-21 1996-03-28 Became Public Law No: 104-120. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 6 Housing Opportunity Program Extension Act of 1996 - Extends through FY 1996 section 8 (United States Housing Act of 1937) contract assistance authority for one-year renewals at current rent levels. Directs the Secretary (Secretary) of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to use specified funds for low-income housing preservation in accordance with certain provisions of H.R. 2099, as passed the House. (Sec. 3) Extends the home ownership program as an eligible community block grant program through FY 1996. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to increase the aggregate loan guarantee limit. (Sec. 4) Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend through FY 1996 the provisions of such Act relating to underserved areas set-asides, rural multifamily rental housing assistance, and rural rental housing funds for nonprofit entities. (Sec. 5) Enacts into law specified provisions of H.R. 1691, as passed the House, relating to: (1) authorization of loan guarantees through FY 1996 for low and moderate income rural multifamily rental housing; (2) limits on unpaid principal and interest guarantees, and on loan terms (up to 40 years); (3) borrower, housing, and lender eligibility; (4) foreclosure; (5) loan refinancing; (6) geographical targeting; (7) annual loan guarantee ceilings; and (8) program termination after September 30, 1996. (Sec. 6) Amends the National Housing Act to extend the Federal Housing Administration home equity conversion mortgage program through FY 2000. Increases program mortgages to 50,000. Permits mortgages to be made for certain owner-occupied multifamily dwellings. (Sec. 7) Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to extend the government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) guaranteed mortgage backed securities program through FY 1996. (Sec. 8) Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to extend the risk-sharing and housing finance agency pilot programs through FY 1996. (Sec. 9) Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 with regard to public housing… 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
104-s-1409 104 s 1409 Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-11-13 1995-11-13 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 3 Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Act of 1995 - Amends the National Housing Act with respect to the Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance program for home equity conversion mortgages to: (1) extend the program; (2) increase the mortgage number limitation; and (3) extend program eligibility to certain multifamily residences. 2025-08-21T20:14:57Z  
104-s-1397 104 s 1397 A bill to provide for State control over fair housing matters, and for other purposes. Housing and Community Development 1995-11-07 1995-11-07 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Kyl, Jon [R-AZ] AZ R K000352 9 Amends the Fair Housing Act to establish State control over fair housing cases involving occupancy standards within its jurisdiction. Prohibits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from establishing a de jure or de facto national occupancy code. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
104-s-1387 104 s 1387 Homesteading and Neighborhood Restoration Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-11-02 1995-11-02 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Nunn, Sam [D-GA] GA D N000171 0 Homesteading and Neighborhood Restoration Act of 1995 - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to: (1) Habitat for Humanity International, whose headquarters are in Americus, Georgia; and (2) other national or regional organizations or consortia with experience in providing self-help housing homeownership opportunities. 2025-08-21T20:14:12Z  
104-hr-2406 104 hr 2406 United States Housing Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1995-09-27 1996-05-09 Laid on the table. See S. 1260 for further action. (consideration: CR H4753) House Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] NY R L000155 18 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Provisions Title II: Public Housing Subtitle A: Block Grants Subtitle B: Admissions and Occupancy Requirements Subtitle C: Management Subtitle D: Homeownership Subtitle E: Disposition, Demolition, and Revitalization of Developments Subtitle F: General Provisions Title III: Choice-Based Rental Housing and Homeownership Assistance for Low-Income Families Subtitle A: Allocation Subtitle B: Choice-Based Housing Assistance for Eligible Families Subtitle C: Payment of Housing Assistance on Behalf of Assisted Families Subtitle D: General and Miscellaneous Provisions Title IV: Accreditation and Oversight of Local Housing and Management Authorities Subtitle A: Housing Foundation and Accreditation Board Subtitle B: Accreditation and Oversight Standards and Procedures Title V: Repeals and Conforming Amendments Title VI: National Commission on Housing Assistance Programs Cost Title VII: Native American Housing Assistance Subtitle A: Block Grants and Grant Requirements Subtitle B: Affordable Housing Activities Subtitle C: Allocation of Grant Amounts Subtitle D: Compliance, Audits, and Reports Subtitle E: Termination of Assistance for Indian Tribes under Incorporated Programs Subtitle F: Loan Guarantees for Affordable Housing Activities Subtitle G: Other Housing Assistance for Native Americans Title VIII: National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Consensus Committee United States Housing Act of 1996 - Title I: General Provisions - Provides for the organization of local housing and management authorities (LHMA) to manage and operate public and assisted housing. Limits housing… 2025-04-07T15:30:47Z  
104-s-1260 104 s 1260 Public Housing Reform and Empowerment Act of 1996 Housing and Community Development 1995-09-19 1996-07-31 Message on Senate action sent to the House. Senate Sen. Mack, Connie, III [R-FL] FL R M000019 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Provisions Title II: Public Housing Subtitle A: Block Grants Subtitle B: Admissions and Occupancy Requirements Subtitle C: Management Subtitle D: Homeownership Subtitle E: Disposition, Demolition, and Revitalization of Developments Subtitle F: General Provisions Title III: Choice-Based Rental Housing and Homeownership Assistance for Low-Income Families Subtitle A: Allocation Subtitle B: Choice-Based Housing Assistance for Eligible Families Subtitle C: Payment of Housing Assistance on Behalf of Assisted Families Subtitle D: General and Miscellaneous Provisions Title IV: Accreditation and Oversight of Local Housing and Management Authorities Subtitle A: Housing Foundation and Accreditation Board Subtitle B: Accreditation and Oversight Standards and Procedures Title V: Repeals and Conforming Amendments Title VI: National Commission on Housing Assistance Programs Cost Title VII: Native American Housing Assistance Subtitle A: Block Grants and Grant Requirements Subtitle B: Affordable Housing Activities Subtitle C: Allocation of Grant Amounts Subtitle D: Compliance, Audits, and Reports Subtitle E: Termination of Assistance for Indian Tribes under Incorporated Programs Subtitle F: Loan Guarantees for Affordable Housing Activities Subtitle G: Other Housing Assistance for Native Americans Title VIII: National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Consensus Committee United States Housing Act of 1996 - Title I: General Provisions - Provides for the organization of local housing and management authorities (LHMA) to manage and operate public and assisted housing. Limits housing… 2025-04-07T15:28:37Z  
104-hr-2340 104 hr 2340 Public Housing Safety Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-09-14 1995-09-29 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13] NY R M000843 0 Public Housing Safety Act of 1995 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to: (1) expand public housing expedited eviction procedures (existing procedures apply to certain criminal activities); (2) require evictions for felony convictions; and (3) make law enforcement records available under specified circumstances for screening and eviction purposes. 2025-08-21T20:16:50Z  
104-hr-2304 104 hr 2304 CDBG Direct Homeownership Assistance Extension Act Housing and Community Development 1995-09-12 1995-09-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Mink, Patsy T. [D-HI-2] HI D M000797 0 CDBG Direct Homeownership Assistance Extension Act - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to provide for the extension of community development block grant direct homeownership assistance (either before or after existing authority expires). 2025-08-21T20:15:47Z  
104-hr-2309 104 hr 2309 Earthquake Insurance Availability Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-09-12 1995-09-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Government Sponsored Enterprises. House Rep. Royce, Edward R. [R-CA-39] CA R R000487 6 Earthquake Insurance Availability Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to authorize the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to impose earthquake insurance requirements targeted to a specific State or area if, and only if, the State insurance commissioner certifies the existence of reasonable insurance capacity in the State. Delineates certification criteria for consideration by a State insurance commissioner. 2025-08-21T20:14:02Z  
104-hr-2317 104 hr 2317 Earthquake Insurance Availability Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-09-12 1995-09-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Government Sponsored Enterprises. House Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] CA D W000187 0 Earthquake Insurance Availability Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to authorize the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to impose earthquake insurance requirements targeted to a specific State or area if, and only if, the State insurance commissioner certifies the existence of reasonable insurance capacity in the State. Delineates certification criteria for consideration by a State insurance commissioner. 2025-08-21T20:17:06Z  
104-s-1204 104 s 1204 Family Housing Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-09-06 1995-09-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] IN R C000542 0 Family Housing Act of 1995 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to reserve a specified percentage of public housing units for legally married families. 2025-08-21T20:14:21Z  
104-s-1213 104 s 1213 Urban Homestead Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-09-06 1995-09-06 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Coats, Daniel [R-IN] IN R C000542 0 Urban Homestead Act of 1995 - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to transfer ownership of unoccupied or substandard public housing to appropriate units of local government, after first satisfying any related indebtedness. Directs these local governmental units to initially offer such housing for sale exclusively to community development corporations, and then on a competitive basis. 2025-08-21T20:16:36Z  
104-s-1145 104 s 1145 Housing Opportunities and Empowerment Act Housing and Community Development 1995-08-10 1995-08-10 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC] NC R F000437 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Abolishment of Department of Housing and Urban Development and Disposition of Functions Subtitle A: Abolishment of Department of Housing and Urban Development Subtitle B: Disposition of Particular Programs, Functions, and Agencies of Department of Housing and Urban Development Subtitle C: Miscellaneous Provisions Title II: Tenant-Based Vouchers for Rental and Homeownership Assistance Subtitle A: Block Grants for State Housing Voucher Assistance Subtitle B: Federal Housing Voucher Assistance Program Subtitle C: Determination of State Allocations and Election of Federal or State Voucher Program Subtitle D: Office of Federal Housing Voucher Assistance in Department of Health and Human Services Subtitle E: General Provisions Title III: Transition Provisions Relating to Replacement of Public Housing and Assisted Housing Programs Subtitle A: Replacement of Assisted Housing Programs Subtitle B: Interim Program for Public Housing Block Grants and Deregulation Subtitle C: General Provisions Title IV: Block Grants for Housing and Community Development Opportunities Subtitle A: Block Grants Program Subtitle B: Block Grants for Housing for Special Populations and Indian Housing Subtitle C: General Provisions Relating to Block Grants Subtitle D: Housing and Community Opportunities Agency Subtitle E: Effective Date Title V: Single Family Housing Mortgage Insurance Subtitle A: Federal Home Mortgage Insurance Program Subtitle B: Federal Home Mortgage Insurance Fund Administration Subtitle C: Transition Provisions Subtitle D: General and Miscellaneous Provisions Title VI: Office … 2025-08-21T20:15:14Z  
104-s-1132 104 s 1132 Fair Housing Reform and Freedom of Speech Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-08-09 1996-09-18 Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senate Subcommittee on HUD Oversight and Structure. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 104-739. Senate Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC] NC R F000437 3 Fair Housing Reform and Freedom of Speech Act of 1995 - Amends the Fair Housing Act to permit a restriction relating to the maximum number of unrelated persons in a dwelling if such restriction's purpose is to limit land use to single family dwellings. States that such Act shall not be construed to apply to lawful activity, including a legal action, engaged in solely to: (1) achieve or prevent governmental action; or (2) receive a judicial interpretation of any provision of such Act. 2025-08-21T20:14:12Z  
104-hr-2198 104 hr 2198 Housing Opportunities and Empowerment Act Housing and Community Development 1995-08-04 1995-09-01 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Brownback, Sam [R-KS-2] KS R B000953 59 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Abolishment of Department of Housing and Urban Development and Disposition of Functions Subtitle A: Abolishment of Department of Housing and Urban Development Subtitle B: Disposition of Particular Programs, Functions, and Agencies of Department of Housing and Urban Development Subtitle C: Miscellaneous Provisions Title II: Tenant-Based Vouchers for Rental and Homeownership Assistance Subtitle A: Block Grants for State Housing Voucher Assistance Subtitle B: Federal Housing Voucher Assistance Program Subtitle C: Determination of State Allocations and Election of Federal or State Voucher Program Subtitle D: Office of Federal Housing Voucher Assistance in Department of Health and Human Services Subtitle E: General Provisions Title III: Transition Provisions Relating to Replacement of Public Housing and Assisted Housing Programs Subtitle A: Replacement of Assisted Housing Programs Subtitle B: Interim Program for Public Housing Block Grants and Deregulation Subtitle C: General Provisions Title IV: Block Grants for Housing and Community Development Opportunities Subtitle A: Block Grants Program Subtitle B: Block Grants for Housing for Special Populations and Indian Housing Subtitle C: General Provisions Relating to Block Grants Subtitle D: Housing and Community Opportunities Agency Subtitle E: Effective Date Title V: Single Family Housing Mortgage Insurance Subtitle A: Federal Home Mortgage Insurance Program Subtitle B: Federal Home Mortgage Insurance Fund Administration Subtitle C: Transition Provisions Subtitle D: General and Miscellaneous Provisions Title VI: Office … 2026-03-23T12:17:56Z  
104-s-1119 104 s 1119 Earthquake Insurance Availability Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-08-03 1995-08-03 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA] CA D F000062 1 Earthquake Insurance Availability Act of 1995 - Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to authorize the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation to impose earthquake insurance requirements targeted to a specific State or area if, and only if, the State insurance commissioner certifies the existence of reasonable insurance capacity in the State. Delineates certification criteria for consideration by a State insurance commissioner. 2025-08-21T20:14:40Z  
104-hr-2091 104 hr 2091 Veterans' Equity Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-07-21 1995-07-28 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] NJ D A000210 0 Veterans' Equity Act of 1995 - Excludes certain amounts received under veterans' compensation programs from adjusted income for purposes of determining the amount of rent a family will pay for public housing. 2025-08-21T20:16:24Z  
104-hr-1988 104 hr 1988 Public Housing Safety Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-06-30 1995-07-14 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13] NY R M000843 0 Public Housing Safety Act of 1995 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to: (1) expand public housing expedited eviction procedures (existing procedures apply to certain criminal activities); and (2) require evictions for felony convictions. 2025-08-21T20:15:36Z  
104-hr-1934 104 hr 1934 Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Extension Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-06-27 1995-06-30 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] NY R L000155 0 Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Program Extension Act of 1995 - Amends the National Housing Act to extend and enlarge the mortgage insurance program for home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners. 2025-08-21T20:15:41Z  
104-hr-1773 104 hr 1773 Public Housing Safety Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-06-07 1995-06-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13] NY R M000843 0 Public Housing Safety Act of 1995 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to: (1) expand public housing expedited eviction procedures (existing procedures apply to certain criminal activities); and (2) require evictions for felony convictions. 2025-08-21T20:15:46Z  
104-hr-1691 104 hr 1691 Homesteading and Neighborhood Restoration Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-05-24 1995-10-31 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. House Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] NY R L000155 56 Homesteading and Neighborhood Restoration Act of 1995 - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make equal grants to Habitat for Humanity International and other national or regional organizations or consortia for the construction of new, safe, and sanitary dwellings in the United States, including land acquisitions and infrastructure improvement. Funds such program through existing unused assisted housing funds. (Sec. 3) Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend through FY 1996: (1) the multifamily rural housing loan program; and (2) the nonprofit entity set-aside. (Sec. 4) Revises such program to: (1) limit project ownership transfers to situations where the Secretary determines such transfer to be in the best interests of the tenants and the Federal Government; (2) repeal equity loan reserve account payment provisions; (3) repeal prohibitions related to remote rural areas, areas without essential services, and certain geographic areas; (4) direct the Secretary to establish an objective procedure to allocate projects in areas of greatest need; and (5) deny equity loans to extend low-income use unless the Secretary determines that other incentives will not provide a fair return of investment, prevent loan prepayment, or prevent tenant displacement. (Sec. 5) Authorizes loan guarantees for low- and moderate-income rural multifamily rental housing through FY 1996. Limits guarantees to the unpaid principal and interest. Sets forth borrower, housing, and lender eligibility provisions. Limits loan terms to not more than 40 years. Authorizes a one percent guarantee fee. Permits loan refinancing. Sets forth foreclosure provisions. Provides for tenant protections. Requires a program report. Requires a geographical targeting study for such program. Establishes a $1 million annual loan guarantee ceiling. Authorizes FY 1996 appropriations. Terminates such program after September 30, 1996. 2025-04-07T15:23:01Z  
104-hr-1705 104 hr 1705 Community and Homeless Cooperation Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-05-24 1995-06-02 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Smith, Linda [R-WA-3] WA R S000587 1 Community and Homeless Cooperation Act of 1995 - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to: (1) require public notice and local hearings before property is made available under such Act; and (2) share the proceeds from the sale of an unused or underutilized property with existing facilities and the Treasury. 2025-08-21T20:14:39Z  
104-hr-1708 104 hr 1708 Federal Mortgage Insurance Corporation Charter Act Housing and Community Development 1995-05-24 1995-06-16 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] IL R W000273 35 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Organization of Corporation Title II: Business of Corporation Title III: Provisions Relating to Government National Mortgage Association and Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight Title IV: FHA Improvements Federal Mortgage Insurance Corporation Charter Act - Title I: Organization of Corporation - Establishes the Federal Mortgage Insurance Corporation (the Corporation) as a tax-exempt, self-supporting, wholly owned Government corporation to promote the single family housing market through expanded opportunities for full mortgage insurance and housing credit. (Sec. 104) Charges the Director of the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight (OFHEO) with regulatory supervision over the financial safety and soundness of the Corporation. Requires the Corporation to submit an annual budget and business plan to OFHEO. (Sec. 109) Places the Corporation within the purview of the Inspector General of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Requires the Corporation to establish an annual business plan for review by the Congress and the President. (Sec. 112) Directs the Comptroller General to report to the President and the Congress on the impact upon the Corporation of statutory limitations and safety and soundness requirements. (Sec. 113) Authorizes appropriations in an amount each fiscal year equal to the amount of net income from Corporation operations. Title II: Business of Corporation - Limits Corporation authority to provide mortgage insurance or credit enhancement to property that is a one- to four-family dwelling located in the United States. (Sec. 202) Prescribes guidelines for the Corporation to implement a mortgage insurance program under the same statutory limitations applicable to family dwellings carried out by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Prescribes guidelines under which the Secretary shall transfer to the Corporation all assets and obligations relating to the mortgage insurance program for fami… 2025-08-21T20:15:58Z  
104-s-813 104 s 813 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 1995-05-17 1995-05-18 Referred to Subcommittee on Parks, Preservation and Recreation. Senate Sen. Murkowski, Frank H. [R-AK] AK R M001085 0 Amends the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation Act of 1972 to authorize appropriations for FY 1996 and 1997 for operating and administrative expenses of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation. 2026-03-24T12:48:03Z  
104-hr-1613 104 hr 1613 Jesse Gray Housing Act Housing and Community Development 1995-05-11 1995-05-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-14] MI D C000714 0 Jesse Gray Housing Act - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out a program to construct new public housing units. Requires the Secretary to make financial assistance available for public housing projects, especially those likely to be disposed of or demolished. Prohibits the Secretary from approving a project demolition application. Requires public housing agencies to carry out job training and employment programs in connection with certain housing construction and revitalization projects. Reduces lower income rent contribution amounts under the National Housing Act, the United States Housing Act of 1937, the Housing Act of 1949, the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1965, and the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983. Excludes welfare or social security cost-of-living adjustments from such adjusted income determinations. 2025-08-21T20:15:35Z  
104-hr-1619 104 hr 1619 National Senior Citizens Pet Ownership Protection Act Housing and Community Development 1995-05-11 1995-05-19 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Molinari, Susan [R-NY-13] NY R M000843 122 National Senior Citizens Pet Ownership Protection Act - Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to prohibit owners and managers of federally assisted rental housing from preventing elderly and disabled tenants from owning or having household pets. 2025-08-21T20:14:02Z  
104-hr-1517 104 hr 1517 National Property Reinsurance Act Housing and Community Development 1995-04-07 1995-04-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] CA D W000187 0 National Property Reinsurance Act - Amends the National Housing Act to extend program authority for: (1) FAIR plans; (2) riot and civil disorder insurance; (3) market availability review; and (4) actions to recover premiums. Establishes: (1) a national property reinsurance program for underserved areas; and (2) a National Property Reinsurance Fund in the Treasury. Reestablishes, and revises the membership of, the Advisory Board established under the National Housing Act. 2025-08-21T20:15:36Z  
104-hr-1297 104 hr 1297 New Urban Agenda Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-03-22 1995-04-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Hazardous Materials, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. House Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] CT R S001144 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Federal Commitment to Urban Economic Development Title II: Tax Incentives to Stimulate Urban Economic Development Title III: Community-Based Housing Development Title IV: Response to Urban Environmental Challenges Subtitle A: Environmental Cleanup Subtitle B: Environmental-Economic Recovery New Urban Agenda Act of 1995 - Title I: Federal Commitment to Urban Economic Development - Amends the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to require executive agencies to expend not less than 15 percent in a fiscal year for the purchase of goods from businesses located in empowerment zones, enterprise communities, or enterprise zones. Requires agencies, to the maximum extent practicable, to purchase recycled products from businesses located in such zones. (Sec. 102) Requires not less than 15 percent of foreign assistance provided in a fiscal year to be in the form of credits for the purchase of U.S. goods produced, manufactured, or assembled in such zones. (Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in designating and providing financial assistance to Manufacturing Technology Outreach Centers, to give preference to centers located in such zones. (Sec. 104) Establishes a preference for the construction, improvement, or relocation of Federal facilities in distressed urban areas. Title II: Tax Incentives to Stimulate Urban Economic Development - Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the offset for rental real estate activities under passive activity rules to increase the rehabilitation credit under such rules. (Sec. 202) Allows the rehabilitation investment credit to offset a portion of tentative minimum tax. (Sec. 203) Allows the issuance of tax-exempt facility bonds for sports facilities, convention or trade show facilities, freestanding parking facilities, air or water pollution control facilities, or industrial parks. Makes termination dates on such tax-exempt bonds inapplicable to bonds issued to finance manufacturing fac… 2026-03-23T12:17:56Z  
104-hr-1276 104 hr 1276 Rural Housing Loan Servicing Privatization Act Housing and Community Development 1995-03-21 1995-03-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Condit, Gary A. [D-CA-18] CA D C000670 0 Rural Housing Loan Servicing Privatization Act - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to provide for private servicing of certain rural housing loans. 2025-08-21T20:14:12Z  
104-hr-1098 104 hr 1098 Department of Housing and Urban Development Elimination Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-03-01 1995-03-15 Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law. House Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5] CO R H000444 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Elimination of Department of Housing and Urban Development Title II: Transfer of Functions and Savings Provisions Department of Housing and Urban Development Elimination Act of 1995 - Title I: Elimination of Department of Housing and Urban Development - Eliminates the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Title II: Transfer of Functions and Savings Provisions - Transfers all functions of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development relating to the Fair Housing Act to the Department of Justice. 2025-08-21T20:14:36Z  
104-hr-1016 104 hr 1016 Federal Housing Trust Fund Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-02-22 1995-03-10 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] NY D O000159 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Reduction of Certain Tax Benefits for Higher Income Taxpayers and Establishment of Housing Trust Fund Title II: Administration of Housing Trust Fund and Entitlement Program for Formula Grants for Affordable Housing Federal Housing Trust Fund Act of 1995 - Title I: Reduction of Certain Tax Benefits for Higher Income Taxpayers and Establishment of Housing Trust Fund - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) limit mortgage interest and property tax deductions for taxpayers whose adjusted gross income exceeds $75,000; (2) treat property acquired from a decedent as property acquired by gift for purposes of basis determinations; (3) phase in capital gains tax on inherited property; and (4) create in the Treasury the Housing Trust Fund (Fund). Title II: Administration of Housing Trust Fund and Entitlement Program for Formula Grants for Affordable Housing - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make affordable housing grants from the Fund to qualifying entities. Requires such entities to carry out housing costs and housing supply assistance programs. Establishes a Housing Trust Fund Advisory Committee. Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to establish in the Department of Housing and Urban Development a position of Administrator of the Housing Trust Fund. 2025-08-21T20:15:38Z  
104-hr-971 104 hr 971 Homeowners Empowerment and Protection Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-02-16 1995-02-21 Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Management, Information and Technology. House Rep. Wyden, Ron [D-OR-3] OR D W000779 6 Homeowners Empowerment and Protection Act of 1995 - Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to establish uniform Federal agency procedures with respect to application and homeowner notice requirements for the conduct of activities that generate pollutants or other adverse impacts with the potential to reduce private home values. Directs each agency to: (1) require any person filing an application to conduct property impacting activity to provide affected homeowners with written notice; (2) provide a toll-free telephone number for homeowner response; and (3) investigate the proposed activity's impact on home values. Creates a homeowner right of action, including class action authority, for certain home value reductions. 2026-03-23T12:17:56Z  
104-s-435 104 s 435 Department of Housing and Urban Development Elimination Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-02-16 1995-02-16 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Faircloth, Lauch [R-NC] NC R F000437 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Elimination of Department of Housing and Urban Development Title II: Transfer of Functions and Savings Provisions Department of Housing and Urban Development Elimination Act of 1995 - Title I: Elimination of Department of Housing and Urban Development - Eliminates the Department of Housing and Urban Development. Title II: Transfer of Functions and Savings Provisions - Transfers all functions of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development relating to the Fair Housing Act to the Department of Justice. 2025-08-21T20:16:47Z  
104-hr-936 104 hr 936 Revitalizing Cities Through Parks Enhancement Act Housing and Community Development 1995-02-14 1995-02-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-14] NY D M000087 13 Revitalizing Cities Through Parks Enhancement Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to qualified community organizations to develop open space on municipally owned vacant lots in urban areas. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-21T20:16:13Z  
104-hr-921 104 hr 921 Public Housing Rent Reform Act Housing and Community Development 1995-02-13 1995-02-24 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-35] CA D W000187 1 Public Housing Rent Reform Act - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to: (1) revise public housing maximum rent provisions; and (2) exclude private health insurance payments and increase and expand earned income exclusions from related income eligibility determinations. 2025-08-21T20:15:41Z  
104-hr-654 104 hr 654 To provide for the conversion of the assistance for the Tamaqua Highrise housing project in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, from a leased housing contract to tenant-based assistance. Housing and Community Development 1995-01-24 1995-01-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-6] PA D H000712 0 Provides for the conversion of assistance for the Tamaqua Highrise housing project in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania, from a leased housing contract to tenant-based assistance. 2025-01-02T17:34:45Z  
104-hr-656 104 hr 656 Hate Group Public Funding Exclusion Act Housing and Community Development 1995-01-24 1995-01-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-3] NY R K000210 21 Hate Group Public Funding Exclusion Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make an organization controlled by individuals who promote prejudice or bias based on race, religion, or ethnicity ineligible for HUD assistance. 2025-08-21T20:15:51Z  
104-hr-660 104 hr 660 Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-01-24 1995-12-28 Became Public Law No: 104-76. House Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22] FL R S000303 23 Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 - Amends the Fair Housing Act with regard to the definition of housing for older persons by: (1) deleting the "significant facilities and services" requirement; and (2) requiring at least 80 percent of occupied units to be occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older. (Thus modifying the exemption from certain familial status discrimination prohibitions.) Makes a good faith attempt at compliance a defense against civil money damages. 2025-07-21T19:32:26Z  
104-hr-605 104 hr 605 To amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require certain legal aliens to reside in the United States for a period of 5 consecutive years to be eligible for a preference for occupancy in public housing or for the provision of rental housing assistance. Housing and Community Development 1995-01-20 1995-01-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8] PA R G000439 13 Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require certain aliens to reside in the United States for at least five consecutive years in order to qualify for public housing or rental assistance preferences. 2025-01-02T17:34:45Z  
104-hr-624 104 hr 624 To amend section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to permit the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to reduce the maximum monthly rents in effect for certain projects receiving assistance under such section to eliminate material differences in the rents charged for similar assisted and unassisted units in the same area. Housing and Community Development 1995-01-20 1995-01-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-21] CA R T000188 1 Amends the Housing Act of 1937 to authorize rent reductions for certain projects receiving section 8 assistance. 2025-01-02T17:34:32Z  
104-s-247 104 s 247 Senior Citizen Housing Safety Act Housing and Community Development 1995-01-19 1996-01-26 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S523-524) Senate Sen. Gregg, Judd [R-NH] NH R G000445 2 Senior Citizen Housing Safety Act - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to prohibit persons with drug or alcohol problems from occupying dwelling units in assisted housing designated for only elderly families. Prescribes eviction policies. 2025-08-21T20:15:44Z  
104-s-232 104 s 232 Section 515 Rural Multifamily Housing Program Extension Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-01-17 1995-02-23 Star Print ordered on the bill. Senate Sen. D'Amato, Alfonse [R-NY] NY R D000018 2 Section 515 Rural Multifamily Housing Program Extension Act of 1995 - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 with respect to rural housing to extend set-asides for: (1) targeted underserved areas and colonias; and (2) rental housing funds for nonprofit entities. Repeals loan insurance authority for rural rental housing for elderly or handicapped persons and families or moderate income persons and families. Extends temporarily expiring section 8 contract authority. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-21T20:15:36Z  
104-hr-463 104 hr 463 Prohibition of Incentives for Relocation Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-01-11 1995-01-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5] WI D B000177 14 Prohibition of Incentives for Relocation Act of 1995 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 and the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to prohibit the use of specified grant and loan assistance for employment relocation activities. 2025-08-21T20:15:29Z  
104-hr-486 104 hr 486 Rent Reform and Empowerment Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-01-11 1995-01-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-11] MI R K000288 0 Rent Reform and Empowerment Act of 1995 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to revise public housing rent determinations. 2025-08-21T20:14:01Z  
104-hr-487 104 hr 487 FHA Modernization and Efficiency Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-01-11 1995-02-22 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E406-407) House Rep. Orton, Bill [D-UT-3] UT D O000108 0 FHA Modernization and Efficiency Act of 1995 - Amends the National Housing Act to revise single family mortgage insurance program provisions regarding: (1) maximum mortgage amount floor; (2) downpayment calculations and family loans; (3) new construction; (4) condominiums; (5) direct endorsement mortgages; and (6) two-step adjustable mortgages. 2025-08-21T20:15:42Z  
104-hr-493 104 hr 493 Housing Counseling Enhancement Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-01-11 1995-01-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17] OH D T000350 13 Housing Counseling Enhancement Act of 1995 - Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to: (1) extend emergency homeownership and prepurchase and foreclosure prevention counseling programs; and (2) authorize appropriations. 2025-08-21T20:15:50Z  
104-s-192 104 s 192 A bill to prohibit the use of certain assistance provided under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to encourage plant closings and the resultant relocation of employment, and for other purposes. Housing and Community Development 1995-01-11 1995-01-11 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. Senate Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI] WI D F000061 1 Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to prohibit community development block grants and related special purpose grants and property acquisition loan guarantees from being used to facilitate plant closings and employment relocation. 2025-01-14T18:20:21Z  
104-hr-117 104 hr 117 Senior Citizens Housing Safety and Economic Relief Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-01-04 1995-10-25 Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking. House Rep. Blute, Peter I. [R-MA-3] MA R B000576 37 Senior Citizens Housing Safety and Economic Relief Act of 1995 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to permit a public housing agency (PHA) to: (1) prohibit public housing admission to drug or alcohol abusers; and (2) consider, with respect to an elderly person, whether he or she has successfully completed or is participating in a supervised drug or alcohol rehabilitation program. (Sec. 3) Revises provisions permitting PHA designation of housing for occupancy by only elderly families, only disabled families, or elderly and disabled families. Eliminates the provision permitting vacant units to be made available to the general public. Prohibits admission of drug or alcohol abusers, or persons with such histories (with consideration given to rehabilitation). Prohibits eviction of current tenants from designated projects, except in the case of nonelderly drug or alcohol abusers. Requires PHA assistance to relocated tenants. Sets forth designation plan and Department of Housing and Urban Development approval provisions. States that the provisions of this section shall not apply to low-income Indian housing. (Sec. 4) Revises standards for assisted and public housing lease termination and expedited grievance procedures. (Sec. 5) Amends the National Housing Act to extend the Federal Housing Administration home equity conversion mortgage demonstration program through September 30, 2000. Increases to 50,000 the number of program mortgages, and extends eligibility to one-to-four family unit residences with at least one owner-occupied unit. 2025-04-07T15:28:20Z  
104-hr-167 104 hr 167 To require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide assistance for emergency repairs in lower income housing projects operated by the Chicago Housing Authority. Housing and Community Development 1995-01-04 1996-04-29 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E657) House Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] IL D C000634 0 Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide assistance for emergency repairs in lower income housing operated by the Chicago Housing Authority. Authorizes appropriations. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
104-hr-170 104 hr 170 Public Housing Energy Conservation Act Housing and Community Development 1995-01-04 1995-01-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] IL D C000634 0 Public Housing Energy Conservation Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development 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 provide financial assistance to the Chicago Housing Authority in Illinois to implement public housing energy conservation measures. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-21T20:15:01Z  
104-hr-21 104 hr 21 To amend section 3 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to more accurately determine the median income for Rockland County, New York, for purposes of housing programs administered by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Housing and Community Development 1995-01-04 1995-01-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20] NY R G000212 0 Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 with regard to certain median income determinations in Rockland County, New York. 2024-02-06T19:38:08Z  
104-hr-30 104 hr 30 Housing and Community Development Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-01-04 1995-01-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] TX D G000272 0 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Housing Assistance Subtitle A: Public and Indian Housing Subtitle B: Section 8 Rental Assistance Subtitle C: Homeownership Programs Subtitle D: Home Investment Partnerships Subtitle E: Supportive Housing Programs Subtitle F: Mortgage Insurance and Secondary Mortgage Market Title II: Community Development Title III: Homeless Assistance Subtitle A: Reorganization of Certain McKinney Act Housing Provisions Subtitle B: Other Housing Assistance Programs for the Homeless Under McKinney Act Subtitle C: Miscellaneous Homeless Housing Provisions Title IV: Rural Housing Programs Title V: Authorizations of Appropriations Housing and Community Development Act of 1995 - Title I: Housing Assistance - Subtitle A: Public and Indian Housing - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to revise public housing ceiling rent provisions. (Sec. 109) Authorizes: (1) the use of modernization funds for replacement housing; and (2) public housing agencies to leverage amounts for replacement and modernization. (Sec. 111) Revises public housing demolition and disposition provisions. (Sec. 112) Increases maximum planning grant amounts under the distressed housing revitalization program. Revises related implementation grant provisions. (Sec. 113) Applies specified public housing provisions to Indian housing. (Sec. 115) Community Partnerships Against Crime Act of 1994 - Amends the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 to include "adjacent premises" within the scope of the public housing drug-related crime elimination program. (Sec. 116) Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to increase maximum amounts available and extend funding availability to a public housing agency for resident opportunity assistance (currently resident management technical assistance and training). Subtitle B: Section 8 Rental Assistance - Amends the United States Housin… 2025-08-21T20:15:34Z  
104-hr-66 104 hr 66 Rural Multifamily Rental Housing Loan Guarantee Demonstration Act Housing and Community Development 1995-01-04 1995-01-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] NE R B000403 7 Rural Multifamily Rental Housing Loan Guarantee Demonstration Act - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to guarantee eligible loans for the development costs of low or moderate income rural multifamily rental housing. Authorizes appropriations. 2025-08-21T20:15:45Z  
104-hr-69 104 hr 69 FHA Water Purification Standards Amendments Act Housing and Community Development 1995-01-04 1995-01-27 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. House Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1] NE R B000403 0 FHA Water Purification Standards Amendments Act - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987 to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide for the approval of both point-of-use and point-of-entry water treatment equipment and water purification systems that meet certain statutory standards. Prohibits the Secretary from requiring the use of a water treatment system on any water supply source that will not be used primarily for human consumption. 2025-08-21T20:14:44Z  
104-s-17 104 s 17 New Urban Agenda Act of 1995 Housing and Community Development 1995-01-04 1995-01-04 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Senate Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] PA R S000709 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Federal Commitment to Urban Economic Development Title II: Tax Incentives to Stimulate Urban Economic Development Title III: Community-Based Housing Development Title IV: Response to Urban Environmental Challenges Subtitle A: Environmental Cleanup Subtitle B: Environmental-Economic Recovery New Urban Agenda Act of 1995 - Title I: Federal Commitment to Urban Economic Development - Amends the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act to require executive agencies to expend not less than 15 percent in a fiscal year for the purchase of goods from businesses located in empowerment zones, enterprise communities, or enterprise zones. Requires agencies, to the maximum extent practicable, to purchase recycled products from businesses located in such zones. (Sec. 102) Requires not less than 15 percent of foreign assistance provided in a fiscal year to be in the form of credits for the purchase of U.S. goods produced, manufactured, or assembled in such zones. (Sec. 103) Directs the Secretary of Commerce, in designating and providing financial assistance to Manufacturing Technology Outreach Centers, to give preference to centers located in such zones. (Sec. 104) Establishes a preference for the construction, improvement, or relocation of Federal facilities in distressed urban areas. Title II: Tax Incentives to Stimulate Urban Economic Development - Amends the Internal Revenue Code with respect to the offset for rental real estate activities under passive activity rules to increase the rehabilitation credit under such rules. (Sec. 202) Allows the rehabilitation investment credit to offset a portion of tentative minimum tax. (Sec. 203) Allows the issuance of tax-exempt facility bonds for sports facilities, convention or trade show facilities, freestanding parking facilities, air or water pollution control facilities, or industrial parks. Makes termination dates on such tax-exempt bonds inapplicable to bonds issued to finance manufacturing fac… 2025-08-21T20:15:26Z  

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