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Bill· HRH.R. 4595 (99th)open
United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1986
Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exclude from the gross income of a qualified cooperative housing corporation certain amounts, for closing costs or the creation of a reserve for the qualified cooperative housing corporation, received in connection with the refinancing of the indebtedness of such corporation. Provides that, with respect to any payment from a qualified refinancing-related reserve out of amounts excluded from gross income, no deduction shall be allowed in computing its income, and the basis of any property acquired with such payment shall be reduced by the amount of such payment.
Law· HRH.R. 4602 (99th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1986
FHA and GNMA Credit Commitment Assistance Act of 1986 - Authorizes the Government National Mortgage Association and the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to enter into additional specified FY 1986 commitments to guarantee mortgage-backed securities and insure loans under the National Housing Act. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to notify the appropriate congressional committees if cumulative FHA insured and guaranteed loan commitments exceed specified limits.
Bill· HRH.R. 4593 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 April 1986
Authorizes the Government National Mortgage Association and the Federal Housing Administration to enter into additional specified FY 1986 commitments to guarantee mortgage-backed securities and insure loans under the National Housing Act.
Bill· SS. 2242 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 March 1986
Public Housing Resident Management Act of 1986 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 with respect to public housing resident management. Grants comprehensive improvement assistance priority to public housing projects managed by resident management corporations. Provides, with regard to such projects, for: (1) retention of excess revenues; and (2) resident management technical assistance and training.
Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 303 (99th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1986
Authorizes and requests the President to designate April as Fair Housing Month.
Law· HJRESH.J.Res. 563 (99th)enacted
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1986
Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority through April 30, 1986, for: (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income and displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) homeownership for lower income families including mortgage insurance authority and housing stimulus authority; (5) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (6) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance; (7) the demonstration mortgage reinsurance program; (8) mortgage insurance for armed forces' civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (9) mortgage insurance for land development; and (10) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend urban rehabilitation loan authority through April 30, 1986. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend Farmers Home Administration Authority through April 30, 1986, for: (1) insured loans for rental and cooperative housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families in rural areas; (2) rural communities with 10,000 - 20,000 population to participate in rural housing programs; and (3) mutual and self-help housing grant and loan authority. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend authority for national flood insurance, including emergency implementation and flood-risk zones, through April 30, 1986. Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority for the national crime insurance program through April 30, 1986. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to extend community development block grant entitlement authority for certain metropolitan city and urban county areas through April 30, 1986. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to extend the maximum interest rate limitation on loans for housing and related facilities for elderly or handicapped families through April 30, 1986. Extends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act through April 30, 1986. Amends the National Housing Act to limit the FY 1986 loan and mortgage insurance authority to amounts provided for in appropriation Acts for such fiscal year.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 565 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 March 1986
Disapproves certain proposed deferrals of budget authority (D86-41 through D86-51) for Department of Housing and Urban Development programs for housing and community planning and development, as set forth in the President's message to the Congress on February 5, 1986.
Bill· HRH.R. 4362 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1986
Housing Act of 1986 - Title I: Program Extensions and Amendments - Subtitle A: General Extension of Programs - Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority through September 30, 1986, for: (1) title I financial institution insurance for housing renovation and modernization; (2) general mortgage insurance; (3) low and moderate income displaced families mortgage insurance; (4) homeownership for lower income families including mortgage insurance authority and housing stimulus authority; (5) mortgage co-insurance, including rental rehabilitation and development projects; (6) graduated payment and indexed mortgage insurance; (7) the demonstration mortgage reinsurance program; (8) mortgage insurance for armed forces' civilian employees and defense housing for impacted areas; (9) mortgage insurance for land development; and (10) mortgage insurance for medical and dental group practice facilities. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend urban rehabilitation loan authority through September 30, 1986. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend Farmers Home Administration authority through September 30, 1986, for: (1) insured loans for rental and cooperative housing and related facilities for elderly persons and families in rural areas; and (2) mutual and self-help housing grant and loan authority. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend authority for national flood insurance, including emergency implementation and flood-risk zones through September 30, 1986. Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority for the national crime insurance program through September 30, 1986. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to extend indefinitely the maximum interest rate limitation on loans for housing and related facilities for elderly or handicapped families. Extends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 through September 30, 1990. Subtitle B: Mortgage Insurance and Secondary Mortgage Market Programs - Amends the National Housing Act to set premium charge limits of Federal Housing Administration (FHA) to mortgage insurance. Makes the City of Salamanca, New York, eligible for single family mortgage insurance. Increases FHA authority to insure adjustable rate single family mortgages. Prohibits (with specified exceptions) the imposition of user fees on Government sponsored secondary mortgage market agencies. Subtitle C: Community and Neighborhood Development and Conservation Programs - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act 1974 to extend community development block grant entitlement authority for certain metropolitan city and urban county areas through September 30, 1986. Reduces grants by 50 percent to any such entity that loses its entitlement classification, with the remaining 50 percent allocated to the small city community development program (for which such entity would be eligible). Considers the counties of Kauai, Maui, and Hawaii in the State of Hawaii as cities for purposes of the urban development action grant (UDAG) program. Modifies UDAG selection criteria so that 65 percent of such grants are awarded on the basis of distress, impact, and project quality, and 35 percent on project quality alone. Awards bonus points for certain cities that have not received a grant since October 15, 1984. Requires the Comptroller General to report to the Congress: (1) within six months, and every three years thereafter, regarding such selection criteria and eligibility standards; and (2) within three months of the final FY 1986 grant competition regarding targeting of grants, geographic distribution, funding levels, and economic development. Prohibits relocating a business from one UDAG area to another unless the Secretary determines that no adverse effect will result. Authorizes the City of Boston, Massachusetts, to use specified urban renewal land disposition proceeds. Authorizes FY 1986 appropriations for the: (1) community development block grant program; and (2) urban homesteading program. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to prohibit risk premiums or loan fees under the rehabilitation loan program. Amends the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation Act to authorize FY 1986 appropriations for the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to obligate specified FY 1986 budget authority for the Park Central New Community Project. Subtitle D: Miscellaneous Program Amendments - Amends the National Flood Insurance Act to authorize FY 1986 appropriations for flood insurance program studies. Authorizes: (1) grants for a fair housing initiatives program; and (2) FY 1986 appropriations for such program. States that it is U.S. policy to ensure the timely payment of Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subcontractors. Amends the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank Act to authorize FY 1986 appropriations for residential and commercial solar energy improvements. Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 to authorize FY 1986 appropriations for housing research and project development. Title II: Housing Assistance - Subtitle A: Programs Under United States Housing Act of 1937 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to authorize FY 1986 budget authority for lower income housing. Permits recaptured development funds for Indian housing to be reused. Authorizes public housing agencies (PHA's) to set tenant rent contributions for a five-year period following the date of enactment of this Act. Sets maximum and minimum rent levels. Requires: (1) 15-year terms for annual contributions contracts for (section 8) existing dwellings; (2) administrative and preliminary fees to be calculated according to the method in effect prior to January 1, 1985; and (3) an annual adjustment of fair market rents as of October 1 of each year. Directs the Secretary to provide payments for operating lower income housing projects through a performance funding system. Authorizes FY 1986 appropriations. Authorizes FY 1986 appropriations for the rental rehabilitation and development program. Requires the Secretary to determine that a project is obsolete and no modification plan is feasible in order to demolish such project. Prohibits any such demolition without a one-for-one replacement plan (unless such housing is not locally needed, or if project-based housing assisted under section 8 of such Act is to be substituted). Authorizes public housing comprehensive grants to improve the physical condition of existing projects and upgrade their management and operation. Authorizes FY 1987 through FY 1989 appropriations. Directs the Secretary to make grants to PHAs for public housing child care demonstration grants to determine the extent to which such services assist the children's parents and guardians to find work. Authorizes FY 1986 appropriations. Prohibits the accrual of interest on certain public housing development funds advanced to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Subtitle B: Multifamily Housing Management and Preservation - Amends the National Housing Act to repeal a specified multifamily mortgage prepayment provision. Amends the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978 regarding the management and preservation of HUD-owned multifamily housing projects. Provides for tenant participation in the elderly and handicapped housing program. Prohibits subsidized project owners from discriminating against certificate or voucher holders solely because of the status of such prospective tenant as the holder of a certificate or voucher. Subtitle C: Other Housing Assistance Programs - Amends the Housing Act of 1959 to authorize FY 1986 appropriations for housing for the elderly or the handicapped. Requires that at least 15 percent of annual appropriations for such elderly or handicapped housing be allocated for the nonelderly handicapped. Directs the Secretary to establish new and more appropriate housing and related service options for the nonelderly handicapped. Replaces the existing subsidy system with a contract to cover actual costs not covered by project income. Directs the Secretary to develop and implement governing policies for assisted-housing mandatory meal programs for the elderly within one year. Requires a report to the Congress within 18 months. Establishes an 18-month moratorium on new mandatory meal programs. Amends the Congregate Housing Services Act of 1978 to authorize FY 1986 appropriations for congregate services. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to extend the deadline for the congressional housing demonstration report to October 1, 1986. Requires such report to include an analysis of roving slums. Authorizes FY 1986 appropriations. Title III: Rural Housing - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend rural housing insurance and guaranty authority through FY 1986. Authorizes FY 1986 appropriations for: (1) rehabilitation grants; (2) structural rehabilitation; (3) the meeting of obligations issued under the rural housing insurance fund; (4) farm labor housing; (5) self-help housing; (6) housing preservation; and (7) administrative costs. Authorizes the Secretary as approved in FY 1986 appropriations, to enter into rental assistance payment contracts. Extends the 10,000-20,000 population rural area classification date to September 30, 1986. Provides that maximum income levels for rural housing programs in the Virgin Islands shall be the same as those for Guam, American Samoa, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands. Directs the Secretary to establish rural rental rehabilitation standards within 90 days. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to issue regulations for the rural housing preservation grant program within 90 days. Title IV: Shelter Assistance for the Homeless and Displaced - Establishes in HUD the National Emergency Food and Shelter Board. Terminates the existing national board of charities and transfers its personnel, property, and funds to such Board, which shall continue the emergency food and shelter program. Directs the Board to coordinate its activities with the Federal Interagency Task Force on Food and Shelter. Directs the Board to carry out a demonstration program to determine the effectiveness of assisting nonprofit organizations in providing housing and support services for the homeless. Limits FY 1986 budget authority for such program. Directs the Board, to the extent approved in appropriation Acts, to provide emergency shelter grant assistance. Provides for State allocation of grants of less than $30,000. Requires grantees to provide matching funds. Authorizes FY 1986 and 1987 appropriations. Requires interim and final reports to the Congress. Title V: Nehemiah Housing Opportunity Grants - Authorizes the Secretary to provide grant assistance to nonprofit organizations to carry out a Nehemiah housing opportunity program. Limits maximum per home assistance to $15,000. Establishes in the Treasury the Nehemiah Housing Opportunity Fund. Requires an annual program report to the Congress. Authorizes FY 1986 appropriations.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 561 (99th)open
United States · United States Congress · 11 March 1986
Designates the month of April 1986 as Fair Housing Month.
Bill· SS. 2165 (99th)open
United States · United States Congress · 7 March 1986
Amends the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Act of 1981 to eliminate the 15 percent cap on State expenditures for low-income residential weatherization and other energy-related repairs.
Bill· SS. 2146 (99th)open
United States · United States Congress · 6 March 1986
Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1986 - Amends specified Acts to rename them the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and the Fair Housing Act. Amends the Fair Housing Act to make it unlawful to: (1) refuse to sell or rent a dwelling to an individual because that individual, or someone associated with that individual, is handicapped; or (2) discriminate against a handicapped individual in the terms, conditions, or privileges of sale or rental of a dwelling. Allows an aggrieved person (one who believes that he has been, or is about to be, injured by a discriminatory housing practice) to file a complaint with the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Requires the Secretary to investigate such complaints and attempt to correct the discriminatory practice by informal methods of conciliation. Makes changes in the current requirements for referring charges to State or local agencies for investigation and enforcement. Directs the Secretary to refer complaints to such agencies when an alleged discriminatory housing practice appears to violate a State or local fair housing law. Directs the Secretary to refer matters to the Attorney General for civil action if: (1) based on the preliminary investigation, prompt judicial action is necessary; or (2) conciliation of a complaint has been attempted and additional attempts are considered unlikely to be successful. Allows the Secretary to refer to the Attorney General any matter which is within the Secretary's jurisdiction under this Act. Allows the Secretary to refer matters to the Attorney General, recommending that civil actions be filed, where a respondent has failed to comply with conciliation agreements. Allows the court, in actions brought by the Attorney General, to: (1) award preventive relief, including permanent or temporary injunctions and restraining orders; and (2) assess a civil penalty against the respondent. Allows the court to award reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party (other than the United States). Revises the enforcement procedure for actions brought by private persons. Extends the statute of limitations for such actions to two years. Provides that once a conciliation agreement has been obtained, no action may be filed by a private person under this Act, except for the enforcement of such agreement. Allows that Attorney General to intervene in any private action brought under this Act if the case is of general public importance.
Bill· HRH.R. 4318 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1986
Single Family Mortgage Insurance Fraud Detection and Prevention Act of 1986 - Amends the National Housing Act to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to take appropriate action to reduce losses under the single family mortgage insurance program, including independent verifications of borrowers' income and credit, appraisals of investor-owned property, and lender data on defaults.
Bill· HRH.R. 4325 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1986
Housing for the Chronically Mentally Ill Act of 1986 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to permit State mental health authorities, or other private nonprofit or public agencies designated by a State, to use vacant residential property to provide supervised living for the chronically mentally ill. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 and for each fiscal year thereafter. Amends the Housing Act of 1959 to set aside specified amounts beginning in FY 1986 for handicapped family housing loans. Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to authorize a housing voucher program for the chronically mentally ill. Authorizes FY 1986 through 1988 appropriations.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 551 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 March 1986
Disapproves a proposed deferral (number D86-48) of $500,000,000 of budget authority for the community development block grant program, as set forth in the President's message to the Congress on February 5, 1986.
Bill· SS. 2137 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 March 1986
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a pilot program to sell at least $8,000,000,000 in rural housing loans to the public (title V of the Housing Act of 1949) in each of FY 1986 through 1988. Backs such sales by a pool of Government-owned loans which would be eligible for replacement acquisition if a purchased loan is delinquent for 30 days or more.
Bill· HRH.R. 4274 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1986
Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to permit community development block grants to be used for uniform emergency telephone number systems.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 541 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 February 1986
Disapproves a proposed deferral (number D86-48) of $500,000,000 of budget authority for the community development block grant program, as set forth in the President's message to the Congress on February 5, 1986.
Bill· SS. 2112 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 February 1986
Single Family Mortgage Insurance Fraud Detection and Prevention Act of 1986 - Amends the National Housing Act to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to take appropriate action to reduce losses under the single family mortgage insurance program, including independent verifications of borrowers' income and credit, appraisals of investor-owned property, and lender data on defaults.
Bill· HRH.R. 4185 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 February 1986
Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to prohibit the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from renewing or entering into a contract with a public housing agency unless the agency is making efforts to encourage resident management. Grants comprehensive improvement assistance priority to public housing projects managed by resident management corporations. Provides, with regard to such projects, for: (1) waiver of specified Federal housing requirements; and (2) retention of excess revenues.
Bill· SS. 2075 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1986
States that the Congress disapproves the proposed deferral of budget authority 86-49 for the urban development action grant program set forth in the special message transmitted by the President to the Congress on February 5, 1986.
Bill· SS. 2074 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1986
Disapproves the proposed deferral of budget authority (D-86-48) for community development block grants set forth in the special message of the President to the Congress on February 5, 1986, under the Impoundment Control Act of 1974.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 344 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1986
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the rescission of budget authority (R-86-52) for elderly and handicapped housing under the Housing Act of 1959 (Section 202 program), proposed by the President on February 5, 1986, should be disapproved.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 343 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 18 February 1986
Expresses the sense of the Senate that the rescission of budget authority for urban development action grants (Rescission R86-55) proposed by the President on February 5, 1986, should be disapproved.
Bill· SS. 2067 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1986
States that the Congress disapproves the proposed deferral of budget authority 86-49 for the urban development action grant program set forth in the special message transmitted by the President to the Congress on February 5, 1986.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 521 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1986
Disapproves a proposed deferral (number 86-48) of $500,000,000 of budget authority for the community development block grant program, as set forth in the President's message to the Congress on February 5, 1986.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 522 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 6 February 1986
Declares that the proposed rescission of budget authority (R86-55) for the urban development action grant program should not be approved in any rescission bill. Requires that such program be resumed not later than the date of enactment of this joint resolution.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 333 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 February 1986
Rejects a certain proposed rescission of available funds, including a specified amount for FY 1986 funds for the urban development action grant program.
Bill· HRH.R. 4119 (99th)open
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1986
Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1986 - Amends specified Acts to rename them the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and the Fair Housing Act. Amends the Fair Housing Act to make it unlawful to: (1) refuse to sell or rent a dwelling to an individual because that individual, or someone associated with that individual, is handicapped; (2) discriminate against a handicapped individual in the conditions of sale or rental, or in the provision of a related service or facility; (3) refuse to permit reasonable modifications to permit access to the premises (provided the renter agrees to restore the premises to their original condition); or (4) make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, or services to afford handicapped individuals equal use and enjoyment of a dwelling. Makes it unlawful for anyone engaged in residential real estate-related transactions to discriminate in the provision or terms of a transaction because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. States that nothing in this Act limits the applicability of any reasonable local, State, or Federal restrictions on the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling unit. States that nothing in this Act regarding familial status applies to any State or Federal program aimed at assisting the elderly. Establishes new administrative enforcement authority in addition to existing enforcement provisions. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to transmit an annual report to the Congress on the progress made in eliminating discriminatory housing practices. Allows an aggrieved person to file a complaint with the Secretary alleging a discriminatory housing practice. Allows the Secretary to file such a complaint on his own initiative or investigate a housing practice to determine whether such a complaint should be brought. Requires the Secretary to attempt to correct the discriminatory practice by informal methods of conciliation. Requires the Secretary to refer matters to the Attorney General, recommending that civil actions be filed, where a respondent has failed to comply with conciliation agreements. Allows the Secretary to refer matters to the Attorney General for prompt judicial action when necessary. Makes certain changes in the current requirements for referring charges to State or local agencies for investigation and enforcement. Specifies the elements of "substantial equivalency" which permit certification and referrals of discrimination charges. Permits the Secretary to file an administrative complaint or refer the matter to the Attorney General for civil action if the investigation supports a finding of reasonable cause, except with respect to matters involving land use control, which must be referred. Specifies the hearing procedures to be utilized if an administrative complaint is issued. Permits criminal penalties of up to a $100,000 fine and/or imprisonment for not more than one year for noncompliance with subpoenas or other lawful orders. Permits the administrative law judge to award appropriate relief, including punitive damages. Permits the filing of a petition for review of a final order in an appropriate court of appeals within 30 days of service of such order. Permits any prevailing party to be awarded reasonable attorney's fees. Makes certain revisions in the private right of action for aggrieved persons. Extends the statute of limitations from 180 days to two years. Disallows simultaneous administrative and judicial proceedings involving the same charge. Allows the Attorney General to intervene upon certification that the civil action is of general public importance. Continues the authority of the Attorney General to initiate civil actions where there is reasonable cause to believe that a pattern or practice of resistance to fair housing rights has occurred. Permits the Attorney General to commence a civil action for appropriate temporary or preliminary relief pending final disposition of the complaint. Describes the types of relief which may be granted in civil actions under such Act.
Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 513 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 4 February 1986
Disapproves specified proposed deferrals and rescissions of budget authority for specified housing and community development programs (including a rescission of budget authority for the housing for the elderly and the handicapped and the urban development action grant program and a deferral of budget authority for the community development block grant program).
Bill· SS. 2040 (99th)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1986
Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1986 - Amends specified Acts to rename them the Civil Rights Act of 1968 and the Fair Housing Act. Amends the Fair Housing Act to make it unlawful to: (1) refuse to sell or rent a dwelling to an individual because that individual, or someone associated with that individual, is handicapped; (2) discriminate against a handicapped individual in the conditions of sale or rental, or in the provision of a related service or facility; (3) refuse to permit reasonable modifications to permit access to the premises (provided the renter agrees to restore the premises to their original condition); or (4) make reasonable accommodations in rules, policies, or services to afford handicapped individuals equal use and enjoyment of a dwelling. Makes it unlawful for anyone engaged in residential real estate-related transactions to discriminate in the provision or terms of a transaction because of race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin. States that nothing in this Act limits the applicability of any reasonable local, State, or Federal restrictions on the maximum number of occupants permitted to occupy a dwelling unit. States that nothing in this Act regarding familial status applies to any State or Federal program aimed at assisting the elderly. Establishes new administrative enforcement authority in addition to existing enforcement provisions. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to transmit an annual report to the Congress on the progress made in eliminating discriminatory housing practices. Allows an aggrieved person to file a complaint with the Secretary alleging a discriminatory housing practice. Allows the Secretary to file such a complaint on his own initiative or investigate a housing practice to determine whether such a complaint should be brought. Requires the Secretary to attempt to correct the discriminatory practice by informal methods of conciliation. Requires the Secretary to refer matters to the Attorney General, recommending that civil actions be filed, where a respondent has failed to comply with conciliation agreements. Allows the Secretary to refer matters to the Attorney General for prompt judicial action when necessary. Makes certain changes in the current requirements for referring charges to State or local agencies for investigation and enforcement. Specifies the elements of "substantial equivalency" which permit certification and referrals of discrimination charges. Permits the Secretary to file an administrative complaint or refer the matter to the Attorney General for civil action if the investigation supports a finding of reasonable cause, except with respect to matters involving land use control, which must be referred. Specifies the hearing procedures to be utilized if an administrative complaint is issued. Permits criminal penalties of up to a $100,000 fine and/or imprisonment for not more than one year for noncompliance with subpoenas or other lawful orders. Permits the administrative law judge to award appropriate relief, including punitive damages. Permits the filing of a petition for review of a final order in an appropriate court of appeals within 30 days of service of such order. Permits any prevailing party to be awarded reasonable attorney's fees. Makes certain revisions in the private right of action for aggrieved persons. Extends the statute of limitations from 180 days to two years. Disallows simultaneous administrative and judicial proceedings involving the same charge. Allows the Attorney General to intervene upon certification that the civil action is of general public importance. Continues the authority of the Attorney General to initiate civil actions where there is reasonable cause to believe that a pattern or practice of resistance to fair housing rights has occurred. Permits the Attorney General to commence a civil action for appropriate temporary or preliminary relief pending final disposition of the complaint. Describes the types of relief which may be granted in civil actions under such Act.
Resolution· SRESS.Res. 327 (99th)open
United States · United States Congress · 3 February 1986
Authorizes the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, from March 1, 1986, through February 28, 1987, to: (1) make expenditures from the contingent fund; (2) employ personnel; (3) utilize, on a reimbursable basis, the services of department or agency personnel; (4) procure consultant services; and (5) provide for the training of its professional staff.
Bill· HRH.R. 4026 (99th)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 January 1986
Public Housing Resident Management Act of 1986 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 with respect to public housing resident management. Grants comprehensive improvement assistance priority to public housing projects managed by resident management corporations. Provides, with regard to such projects, for: (1) waiver of specified Federal housing requirements; (2) retention of excess revenues; and (3) resident management technical assistance and training.