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Recognizing the anniversary of the tragic earthquake in Haiti on January 12, 2010, honoring those who lost their lives, and expressing continued solidarity with the Haitian people. [HR-31]
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Honors: (1) those who lost their lives due to the tragic earthquake of January 12, 2010; and (2) the sacrifice of the men and women of the government of Haiti, the U.S. government, the United Nations (U.N.), and the international community for their response to the calamity. Expresses solidarity with the people of Haiti as they work to rebuild their neighborhoods, livelihoods, and country. Reaffirms the commitment of the House of Representatives to support long-term Haitian reconstruction. Supports the Administration's efforts to: (1) increase food
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Sponsored by: Rep. Barbara Lee
Referred To The Subcommittee On The Western Hemisphere. on 02/25/2013
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Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 [HB-736]
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Responsible Homeowner Refinancing Act of 2013 - Requires the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (government sponsored enterprises or GSEs), in carrying out the Home Affordable Refinance Program, to adopt specified criteria pertaining to: (1) borrower eligibility, (2) representations and warranties, (3) prohibition on up-front fees, (4) alternative streamlined methods to determine the value of a property, (5) the purchase or guarantee of any new mortgage resulting from the refinancing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Janice Schakowsky
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 02/14/2013
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Point Reyes Coast Guard Housing Conveyance Act [HB-5684]
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Point Reyes Coast Guard Housing Conveyance Act - Directs the Coast Guard to sell property in Point Reyes Station to Marin County, California, for use as affordable housing or for a related purpose. Requires the property to be sold at fair market value. Conditions conveyance on the county authorizing the United States to locate a navigational aid on the property.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jared Huffman
Referred To The Subcommittee On Coast Guard And Maritime Transportation. on 11/13/2014
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Foreclosure Restitution Act of 2014 [HB-5601]
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Foreclosure Restitution Act of 2014 - Appropriates specified funds from any amounts received by the Treasury as a civil monetary penalty from the recent settlement agreement between the United States, together with specified individual states, and the Bank of America, together with current and former subsidiaries and affiliates, to remain available until expended. Limits the use of the funds to providing assistance, under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP), to states and local governments for redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Alan Grayson
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 09/18/2014
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Community Integration Act of 2014 [HB-5547]
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Community Integration Act of 2014 - Amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to require state Medicaid plans to give an individual with disabilities needing the level of care provided in an institutional setting the choice and opportunity to receive such care in a home and community-based setting, including rehabilitative services, assistance and support in accomplishing activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living, and health-related tasks, and assistance in acquiring, maintaining, or enhancing skills necessary
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eleanor Norton
Referred To The Subcommittee On Health. on 09/19/2014
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Preserving Multifamily Housing Act of 2014 [HB-5495]
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Preserving Multifamily Housing Act of 2014 - Prohibits the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) from taking any action that has the effect of reducing or limiting the volume or scope of the business of the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (government-sponsored enterprises or GSEs) in mortgages for multifamily housing unless the Director: (1) determines that there is substantial evidence that such action is necessary to ensure the financial safety and soundness
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Sponsored by: Rep. Carolyn Maloney
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 09/16/2014
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Rental Assistance Housing Preservation and Rehabilitation Act of 2014 [HB-5222]
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Rental Assistance Housing Preservation and Rehabilitation Act of 2014 - Modifies funding requirements for the Rental Assistance Demonstration, provided in the Department of Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2012, for voluntary conversion of properties assisted via public housing agencies from the Public Housing Capital and Operating Funds, or assisted under the moderate rehabilitation program to properties with assistance under a project-based subsidy contract or the voucher program. Increases from 60,000 to 150,000 the maximum number
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Sponsored by: Rep. Robin Kelly
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 07/28/2014
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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide an appeal process for designation as qualified census tracts and difficult development areas under the low-income housing credit. [HB-5198]
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Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a state or local government agency to petition the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to review a HUD designation of (or failure to designate) an area as a qualified census tract (low income area) or difficult development area (an area with high construction, land, and utility costs relative to area median gross income).
Sponsored by: Rep. Pete Gallego
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 07/24/2014
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Partnership to Strengthen Homeownership Act of 2014 [HB-5055]
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Partnership to Strengthen Homeownership Act of 2014 - Amends the National Housing Act to remove the Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae) from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and establish it as an independent entity, with a Director in place of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Transfers to Ginnie Mae the powers, duties, personnel, and property of Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA), which is hereby abolished. Establishes within Ginnie Mae the Issuing Platform, available for use only by eligible
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Sponsored by: Rep. Mike Quigley
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 07/10/2014
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Opportunity Village Conveyance and Expansion Act of 2014 [HB-4891]
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Opportunity Village Conveyance and Expansion Act of 2014 - Authorizes the Department of the Interior, through the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), to accept the relinquishment by the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, of all or part of the Deer Springs/Thom/Rome/North Decatur site for conveyance to Opportunity Village, if Las Vegas prepares a survey and legal description of such site, and the survey conforms to BLM cadastral survey standards and meets the approval of Interior. Directs Interior to convey the relinquished site to Opportunity Village upon
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Sponsored by: Rep. Dina Titus
Referred To The Subcommittee On Public Lands And Environmental Regulation. on 06/26/2014
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Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 [HB-4870]
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Highlights: The Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2015 provides regular annual appropriations for the military functions of the Department of Defense (DOD), including the pay, allowances, and support of military personnel; operation and maintenance of the forces; procurement of equipment and systems; and research, development, test and evaluation. The bill also includes funding for overseas contingency operations (OCO) to support the Global War on Terrorism. The bill increases funding above FY2014 levels for operation and maintenance.
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Sponsored by: Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen
Committee On Appropriations. Ordered To Be Reported With An Amendment In The Nature Of A Substitute Favorably. on 07/17/2014
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Responsible GSE Affordable Housing Investment Act of 2014 [HB-4791]
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Responsible GSE Affordable Housing Investment Act of 2014 - Amends the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 to revise requirements for determination of compliance with the multifamily special affordable housing goal. Requires the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to establish standards for the multifamily special affordable housing goal that proportionately reduce the number of units receiving credit for any mortgage purchase by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) or the Federal
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Sponsored by: Rep. Carolyn Maloney
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E882-883) on 05/30/2014
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Renters Tax Credit Act of 2014 [HB-4479]
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Renters Tax Credit Act of 2014 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a business-related tax credit for a portion of the rent paid by a qualified renter. Defines "qualified renter" as a family unit with income not greater than the higher of 60% of local median income or 150% of the federal poverty line. Establishes the amount of such credit as the rent reduction amount, which: (1) is the amount by which the fair market rent for a rental unit exceeds the rent charged to the qualified renter; and (2) shall not exceed the excess of the rent
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Sponsored by: Rep. Charles Rangel
Referred To The House Committee On Ways And Means. on 04/10/2014
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Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2014 [HB-4329]
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Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (the Act) to give the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 60 days to act before the request of an Indian tribe for a waiver of certain local cooperation, housing plan, environmental review, or development cost requirements is deemed approved under the program providing tribes with block grants for affordable and self-determined housing activities. Deems an Indian tribe
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Sponsored by: Rep. Tom Cole
Received In The Senate And Read Twice And Referred To The Committee On Indian Affairs. on 12/03/2014
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Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2014 [HB-4277]
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Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Reauthorization Act of 2014 - Amends the Native American Housing Assistance and Self-Determination Act of 1996 (the Act) to give the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 60 days to act before the request of an Indian tribe for a waiver of certain local cooperation, housing plan, environmental review, or development cost requirements is deemed approved under the program providing tribes with block grants for affordable and self-determined housing activities. Makes tribal prevailing
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Sponsored by: Rep. Daniel Kildee
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 03/18/2014
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Brownfield Redevelopment and Economic Development Innovative Financing Act of 2014 [HB-4173]
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Brownfield Redevelopment and Economic Development Innovative Financing Act of 2014 - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish the Brownfield Redevelopment and Economic Development Innovative Financing Program, under which the Secretary may guarantee the repayment of loans made by lenders to local governments, local redevelopment agencies, or Base Realignment and Closure Commission (BRAC) redevelopment projects to carry out projects for redeveloping brownfields and promoting urban renewal. Requires such an entity,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Grace Napolitano
Sponsor Introductory Remarks On Measure. (cr E330) on 03/06/2014
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Preservation Enhancement and Savings Opportunity Act of 2014 [HB-4146]
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Preservation Enhancement and Savings Opportunity Act of 2014 - Amends the Low-Income Housing Preservation and Resident Homeownership Act of 1990 (LIHPRHA) with respect to a plan of action the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) may approve for extension of the low-income affordability restrictions on any eligible low-income housing. Entitles the owner of a property subject to a plan of action or use agreement to distribute: annually all surplus cash generated by the property; and any funds accumulated in a residual receipts account,
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Sponsored by: Rep. Erik Paulsen
Referred To The House Committee On Financial Services. on 03/04/2014
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Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 [HB-386]
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Homes for Heroes Act of 2013 - Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to establish in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs to: (1) ensure veteran access to HUD housing and homeless assistance programs, (2) coordinate all HUD programs and activities relating to veterans, and (3) serve as a HUD liaison with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Directs the HUD Secretary to provide assistance to private nonprofit organizations and consumer cooperatives to expand the supply
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Sponsored by: Rep. Raul Grijalva
Referred To The Committee On Financial Services, And In Addition To The Committee On Ways And Means, For A Period To Be Subsequently Determined By The Speaker, In Each Case For Consideration Of Such Provisions As Fall Within The Jurisdiction Of The Committee Concerned. on 01/23/2013
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New Fair Deal Banking and Housing Stability Act of 2013 [HB-3550]
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New Fair Deal Banking and Housing Stability Act of 2013 - Amends the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 (FHEFSSA), the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act (FNMACA), and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act (FHLMCA) to repeal housing goals and related provisions, including the Housing Trust Fund and the Capital Magnet Fund, with respect to the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (government sponsored enterprises)
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Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Jordan
Referred To The Subcommittee On Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. on 01/09/2014
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 [HB-3547]
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Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 - (Sec. 5) Makes appropriations for FY2014. (Sec. 6) Declares that each amount designated in this Act for Overseas Contingency Operations/Global War on Terrorism pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) shall be available (or rescinded, if applicable) only if the President subsequently so designates all such amounts and transmits the designations to Congress. (Sec. 7) Declares that if, for FY2014, new budget authority provided in appropriation Acts
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Sponsored by: Rep. Eddie Johnson
Became Public Law No: 113-76. on 01/17/2014