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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastructure grants. [S.1002]
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A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for collegiate housing and infrastructure grants. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow tax-exempt charitable or educational organizations to make collegiate housing and infrastructure improvement grants to certain tax-exempt social clubs (e.g., college fraternities and sororities) which apply such grants to their collegiate housing property.
Sponsored by: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito
Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Finance. on 04/16/2015
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the eligibility of veterans service organizations for community development block grant funding. [HR-314]
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Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives regarding the eligibility of veterans service organizations for community development block grant funding. Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that: (1) veterans service organizations provide invaluable services to veterans and local communities across the United States, and (2) Congress should seek changes to federal law to ensure that all such organizations are eligible for community development block grant funding for public facilities and improvements funding.
Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney P. Frelinghuysen
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Opportunity. on 06/30/2015
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Expressing the sense of the Congress that homelessness in America should be eliminated. [HCR-98]
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Expressing the sense of the Congress that homelessness in America should be eliminated. Expresses the sense of Congress regarding: elimination of homelessness by 2020; expanded funding for the Section 8 rental housing voucher program; substantial additional funding to the National Housing Trust Fund; increased funding for job training and related programs; a federal "housing first" policy linking housing with supportive services for persons with special needs; and permanent housing connected to employment, transportation, and job training programs
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul M. Grijalva
Introduced In House on 11/19/2015
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Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. [HCR-125]
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Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. Establishes the congressional budget for the federal government for FY2017 and sets forth budgetary levels for FY2018-FY2026. TITLE I--RECOMMENDED LEVELS AND AMOUNTS (Sec. 101) Recommends levels and amounts for FY2017-FY2026 for: Federal Revenues, New Budget Authority, Budget Outlays, Deficits (On-Budget), Debt Subject to Limit, and Debt Held by the Public. (Sec. 102) Recommends
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Price
The House Committee On The Budget Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-470, By Mr. Price, Tom. on 03/23/2016
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P.J.'s Act [HB-968]
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P.J.'s Act Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to make eligible for community development block grant assistance rehabilitation to improve public safety, including the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of security cameras, safety lighting, and building locking mechanisms in public housing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Michael E. Capuano
Introduced In House on 02/13/2015
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CORE Act Creating Opportunities for Rural Economies Act [HB-6403]
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CORE Act Creating Opportunities for Rural Economies Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to require at least 5% of the new markets tax credit limitation to be allocated to community development entities in connection with certain investments, financial counseling, and other services in distressed coal communities. A "distressed coal community" is any low-income community located in a county that: (1) was one of the 30 counties with the biggest employment decrease among coal operators over a specified time period; or (2) is contiguous to
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Sponsored by: Rep. Evan H. Jenkins
Introduced In House on 11/30/2016
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SERVICE Act Supporting, Employing, and Recognizing Veterans in Communities Everywhere Act [HB-6062]
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SERVICE Act Supporting, Employing, and Recognizing Veterans in Communities Everywhere Act
Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Military Personnel. on 10/19/2016
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Fair Distribution of Affordable Housing Funds Act of 2016 [HB-5835]
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Fair Distribution of Affordable Housing Funds Act of 2016 This bill amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to eliminate the minimum state allocation requirement with respect to amounts allocated by the Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Housing Trust Fund to be distributed to each state (including the District of Columbia) to provide affordable housing.
Sponsored by: Rep. Bill Foster
Introduced In House on 07/14/2016
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Resettlement Accountability National Security Prioritization Act of 2016 Official Titles: Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced: To suspend, and subsequently terminate, the admission of certain refugees, to examine the impact on the national security of the United States of admitting refugees, to examine the costs of providing benefits to such individuals, and for other purposes. [HB-5816]
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Resettlement Accountability National Security Prioritization Act of 2016 Official Titles: Official Titles - House of Representatives Official Title as Introduced: To suspend, and subsequently terminate, the admission of certain refugees, to examine the impact on the national security of the United States of admitting refugees, to examine the costs of providing benefits to such individuals, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits the admission of covered aliens into the United States for four years unless Congress passes a joint resolution
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robert J. Wittman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 08/11/2016
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Equity for Disaster Victims Act of 2016 [HB-5774]
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Equity for Disaster Victims Act of 2016 This bill amends the Small Business Act to allow a small business concern, homeowner, or nonprofit entity that received a Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loan for repairing, rehabilitating, or replacing real property damaged or destroyed by or because of Superstorm Sandy or that received such an SBA loan to refinance a mortgage or other lien against a home or business concern totally destroyed or substantially damaged by or because of the storm to receive Superstorm Sandy CDBG-DR grant funds only
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez
Referred To The Subcommittee On Economic Development, Public Buildings And Emergency Management. on 07/15/2016
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Protect Our Schools from Tax Delinquents Act of 2016 [HB-5769]
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Protect Our Schools from Tax Delinquents Act of 2016 This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to require that each housing assistance payments contract entered into under the Section 8 rental assistance voucher program by a public housing agency (PHA) and the owner of a dwelling unit provide that such owner pay, on a timely basis, all covered taxes validly assessed against the property in which the unit is located. A "covered tax" is any tax under state or local law assessed upon real property or the revenue of which is dedicated for
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Sponsored by: Rep. Ryan A. Costello
Introduced In House on 07/13/2016
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Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2015 [HB-576]
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Homeless Children and Youth Act of 2015 Amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to redefine "homeless," "homeless individual," or "homeless person." Modifies requirements relating to an individual or family who will imminently lose their housing, including housing they own, rent, or live in without paying rent. Revises criteria for unaccompanied youth and homeless families with children and youth defined as homeless under other federal statutes to require that they: are certified as homeless by the director or designee of a program funded
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. on 04/29/2015
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Pay Back the Taxpayers Act of 2015 [HB-574]
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Pay Back the Taxpayers Act of 2015 Prohibits the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (government sponsored enterprises or GSEs), after enactment of this Act and during the term of any conservatorship or receivership, from making any contribution or transfer to, or allocating or setting aside any amounts for, the Housing Trust Fund or the Capital Magnet Fund. Requires any amounts set aside by a GSE, before enactment of this Act, for either Trust Fund but not yet allocated
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Sponsored by: Rep. Roger Williams
Introduced In House on 01/27/2015
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Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act [HB-5654]
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Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act This bill prohibits a sanctuary jurisdiction from receiving grants under certain Economic Development Assistance Programs and the Community Development Block Grant Program. A sanctuary jurisdiction is a state or political subdivision that has a statute, policy, or practice in effect that prohibits or restricts: (1) information sharing about an individual's immigration status, or (2) compliance with a lawfully issued detainer request or notification of release request. A state or political subdivision that complies
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dave Brat
Referred To The Subcommittee On Immigration And Border Security. on 07/20/2016
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5634]
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Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Provides appropriations for Departmental Management, Operations, Intelligence, and Oversight for: Departmental Management and Operations, Analysis and Operations, and the Office of Inspector General. Provides appropriations for Security, Enforcement, and Investigations for: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Transportation Security Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard,
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Sponsored by: Rep. John R. Carter
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-668, By Mr. Carter (tx). on 07/06/2016
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Landlord Accountability Act of 2016 [HB-5401]
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Landlord Accountability Act of 2016 This bill amends the Fair Housing Act to make it unlawful to discriminate in connection with the rental of a dwelling because the current or prospective tenant holds a housing voucher for rental assistance under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. An owner of a dwelling unit available for rental may not take any action, or fail to take any action, with the intent to make the unit insufficiently decent, safe, sanitary, or inhabitable so that the dwelling fails to qualify for assistance within the
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Sponsored by: Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Constitution And Civil Justice. on 06/10/2016
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5394]
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Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides FY2017 appropriations to the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and several related agencies. Department of Transportation Appropriations Act, 2017 Provides appropriations to DOT for: the Office of the Secretary, the Federal Aviation Administration, the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the Federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart
The House Committee On Appropriations Reported An Original Measure, H. Rept. 114-606, By Mr. Diaz-balart. on 06/07/2016
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All Kids Matter Act [HB-5364]
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All Kids Matter Act This bill amends part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSAct) to revise state plan requirements to require: the state to identify and provide appropriate prevention, intervention, and support services before placing a child in foster care as part of its reasonable efforts to preserve and reunify families; that all at-risk children, children in foster care, and children who have left foster care to return home through reunification or reinstatement of parental rights, or for kinship
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Sponsored by: Rep. James R. Langevin
Referred To The Subcommittee On Human Resources. on 06/03/2016
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Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act [HB-5360]
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Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act This bill requires the President to include in the annual budget proposal the total level of means-tested welfare spending by the federal, state, and local governments for the most recent fiscal year for which such data is available, and estimated levels for the current and 10 ensuing fiscal years. For each of FY2018-FY2028 each state that receives means-tested welfare spending by the federal government shall report annually to the Congressional Budget Office on the total amount of such spending by the state
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mark Meadows
Referred To The Subcommittee On Nutrition. on 06/10/2016
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017 [HB-5325]
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Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2017 (Sec. 3) Specifies that references to "this Act" included in any division refer only to the provisions of the division unless the bill expressly provides otherwise. (Sec. 4) Specifies that the sums in this bill are appropriated out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated for FY2017. (Sec. 5) Specifies that each amount in this bill designated by Congress as an emergency requirement is contingent on the President also designating all of the emergency amounts and transmitting the designations
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Graves
Presented To President. on 09/29/2016