Housing

Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation Corrective Measures Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation Corrective Measures Act - Title I: Financial and Other Assistance - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, through the Federal Housing Administration, to guarantee loans of up to $10,000 and to make interest reduction payments on such loans in order to assist persons in taking corrective measures with respect to urea formaldehyde foam insulation in their homes, or to reimburse persons for measures taken. Lists expenses for which such loans may be used. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance to help a homeowner identify the presence of urea formaldehyde foam insulation, detect the level of formaldehyde gas, and take corrective measures. Provides that a person shall be eligible for assistance under this Act only if such person: (1) owns a home in which the level of formaldehyde gas from such insulation exceeds a level determined by the Secretary to adversely affect the health of residents; (2) incurred expenses in taking corrective measures with respect to such insulation installed after December 31, 1969, and before enactment of this Act; and (3) submits an application within 18 months after notice of the availability of such assistance is published. Prohibits any person from receiving such assistance for more than three homes. Directs the Secretary to: (1) publish in the Federal Register a notice of the availability of, and application procedures for, such assistance; (2) conduct audits of the use of such assistance; and (3) report to Congress on such assistance program annually. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Denial of Energy Credit - Denies any residential energy tax credit for expenditures for the installation of urea formaldehyde foam insulation.

Secondary Mortgage Market Enhancement Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Secondary Mortgage Market Enhancement Act of 1983 - Title I: Securities Laws Amendments - Amends the Securities Act of 1983 to exempt from the securities registration requirements securities backed by second mortgages, cooperative housing loans, and manufactured home loans. Expands the type of allowable security to include mortgage-related payment bonds. Exempts from the securities registration requirements securities originated by any Department of Housing and Urban Development approved mortgagee (principally mortgage bankers) in addition to financial institutions. Requires that the current minimum transaction amount of $250,000 be applied only to the initial purchase amount. Permits a 120 day time limit on the cash payment for the security (currently 60 days). Defines "mortgage related security" for purposes of such Act. Exempts from borrowing restrictions certain delayed mortgage security delivery agreements. Amends the Home Owner's Loan Act of 1933 and the Federal Credit Union Act to allow federally-chartered financial institutions, including credit unions, to invest in mortgage-related securities subject only to limitations that the appropriate regulating board might impose. Preempts State blue sky and legal investment laws and regulations so that investment grade mortgage-related securities may be purchased by State-chartered and regulated financial institutions, insurance companies, pension funds, trustees or other regulated entities. Permits a State to reassert limitations on investments in mortgage securities within three years of enactment of these provisions if it finds such regulation necessary. Requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide a permanent procedure for the delayed or continuous registration of mortgage-backed securities. Title II: Security Mortgage Market Programs - Extends the Emergency Home Purchase Assistance Act of 1974 through October 1, 1984. Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to set FY 1984 mortgage-backed securities guarantee limits at $68,250,000,000. States that participation agreement limitations on maximum principal obligation of conventional mortgages shall apply to an entire mortgage regardless of whether the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) purchase the entire loan or a participation interest therein. Authorizes Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to purchase residential second mortgages through October 1, 1985. Sets forth loan limits and related provisions. Expands Fannie Mae's Board of Directors from 15 to 18 members. Requires an annual Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) report regarding Fannie Mae's activities. Establishes a 45-day (with a 15-day extension) HUD approval period for Fannie Mae requests. Permits Freddie Mac to purchase manufactured home loans where the property securing them is considered by State law as personal or mixed personal and real (presently limited to real property security). Raises the limit on Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae multifamily conventional mortgage purchases. Permits certain Government National Mortgage Association mortgage purchase commitment extensions without the imposition of additional fees. Requires the Secretary to: (1) conduct a study of prepayment penalties and the secondary mortgage market; and (2) report to Congress within 180 days. Removes existing loan-to-value limits on multifamily mortgage purchases.

A bill to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide assistance for emergency repairs in the Chicago Housing Authority low income housing projects.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide financial assistance to the Chicago Housing Authority for emergency repairs in lower income housing projects assisted under the United States Housing Act of 1937. Authorizes appropriations.

A bill to amend the United States Housing Act of 1937 and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to allow an owner of an existing housing project who enters into a contract for rental subsidies with a public housing agency to terminate tenancy of a project unit upon the expiration of the lease for such unit.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to deductions for the payment of certain expenses by members of the uniformed services who receive housing allowances.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow members of the uniformed services to deduct expenses related to tax-exempt housing allowances.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to deductions for certain expenses incurred by a member of a uniformed service of the United States, or by a minister, who receives a housing or subsistence allowance.

United States · United States Congress · 18 November 1983

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow members of the clergy and members of the uniformed services to deduct expenses related to tax-exempt housing and subsistence allowances.

Secondary Mortgage Market Equity Act

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 1983

Secondary Mortgage Market Equity Act - Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act and the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to set forth a formula for increasing the maximum mortgage limitation for a one- to four- family residence in certain areas where high prevailing housing sales prices have limited housing opportunities.

A bill to authorize the Secretary of the Interior to provide reimbursement to the city of Duchesne, Utah, for public safety services provided by the city on that portion of the Central Utah Project situated within the city.

United States · United States Congress · 17 November 1983

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Bureau of Reclamation, to cooperate with the city of Duchesne, Utah, in providing public safety services within the central Utah project and to reimburse such city for expenditures which it incurs in providing any such services within the project.

Maurice Lee Barksdale, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Philip Abrams.

United States · United States Senate · 16 November 1983

A bill to provide for the transmission to the Congress, by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, of a report on the housing neighborhood area strategy program.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 1983

Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to transmit to Congress a report on the program under which lower income housing assistance is provided to local governments of areas where physical development and public service activities, assisted by housing and community block grant funds, are conducted. Requires that such report include information on: (1) the number and status of dwelling units of a participating government that have been reserved by the Secretary for assistance; (2) the number of units required to complete each program; (3) the amount of funds pledged and spent by each participating local government for public improvement and services; and (4) the number of local programs completed by each participating local government.

A bill to modify certain reorganization procedures under the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 1983

Prohibits any plan for the reorganization of the central office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from taking effect until 90 days after a cost-benefit analysis of the plan is published in the Federal Register. Requires such an analysis of a reorganization plan for any HUD office to include a study on the direct and indirect impact of such plan on unemployment in the public and private sectors.

A bill to amend section 242 of the National Housing Act with respect to mortgage insurance for public hospitals.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 1983

Amends the National Housing Act to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure the mortgages of certain public hospitals to encourage programs providing essential health care services to all residents of a community regardless of ability to pay.

A bill to amend the National Housing Act to provide an opportunity for a hearing prior to a determination by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to preempt any State or local rent regulation with respect to unsubsidized rental housing insured under such Act.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 1983

Amends the National Housing Act to provide an opportunity for an administrative hearing prior to a determination by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to approve or disapprove the request of any mortgagor of unsubsidized rental housing insured under such Act for a rent increase otherwise prohibited under State or local law. Permits the Secretary to: (1) authorize the Federal Housing Commissioner to make such a determination; and (2) designate an employee other than an administrative law judge to preside at the taking of evidence in such a hearing. Provides that the following persons shall be considered to be interested parties in such a hearing: (1) the mortgagor, mortgagee, and tenants of the housing involved; and (2) the State or local government involved.

A bill to amend section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 to impose limitations on certain tenant rental increases resulting from conversions to assistance under that section.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 1983

Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to prohibit any increase exceeding ten percent per year in the rent of a tenant who is 62 years of age or older because of the conversion of specified assistance programs to the rental subsidy program under such Act. Applies this Act retroactively to October 1, 1981.

A bill to provide that housing assistance paid with respect to certain dwelling units shall be excluded from the income and resources of the occupants of such units for purposes of other Federal assistance programs.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 1983

Requires the housing assistance paid under specified Federal programs to be excluded from the income and resources of the housing residents for purposes of determining their eligibility for, and amount of, benefits under any other Federal assistance program.

A bill to provide that utility payments made by tenants in certain lower income housing projects shall be considered, for purposes of determining the status of such tenants under the AFDC program, to be rental payments.

United States · United States Congress · 16 November 1983

Provides that utility payments made by tenants in lower income housing projects shall be considered rental payments, for purposes of determining eligibility or the amount of benefits under part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) of title IV of the Social Security Act.

An act to amend the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 with respect to the treatment of mortgage backed securities, to increase the authority of the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 2 November 1983

Secondary Mortgage Market Enhancement Act of 1983 - Title I: Securities Laws Amendments - Amends the Securities Act of 1983 to exempt from the securities registration requirements securities backed by second mortgages, cooperative housing loans, and manufactured home loans. Expands the type of allowable security to include mortgage-related payment bonds. Exempts from the securities registration requirements securities originated by any Department of Housing and Urban Development approved mortgagee (principally mortgage bankers) in addition to financial institutions. Requires that the current minimum transaction amount of $250,000 be applied only to the initial purchase amount. Permits a 120 day time limit on the cash payment for the security (currently 60 days). Amends the Home Owner's Loan Act of 1933 and the Federal Credit Union Act to allow federally-chartered financial institutions, including credit unions, to invest in mortgage-related securities subject only to limitations that the appropriate regulating board might impose. Preempts State blue sky and legal investment laws and regulations so that investment grade mortgage-related securities may be purchased by State-chartered and regulated financial institutions, insurance companies, pension funds, trustees, or other regulated entities. Permits a State to reassert limitations on investments in mortgage securities within three years of enactment of these provisions if it finds such regulation necessary. Requires the Securities and Exchange Commission to provide a permanent procedure for the delayed or continuous registration of mortgage-backed securities. Title II: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Federal National Mortgage Association Amendments - Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act and the National Housing Act to require that preferred stock issued by the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) or the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), other than preferred Freddie Mac stock sold to the Federal Home Loan Banks, include terms that would be required for New York Stock Exchange listing. States that participation agreement limitations on maximum principal obligation of conventional mortgages shall apply to an entire mortgage regardless of whether Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae purchase the entire loan or a participation interest therein. Permits Freddie Mac to purchase manufactured home loans where the property securing them is considered by State law as personal, or mixed personal and real (presently limited to real property security). Establishes a 45-day (with a 15-day extension) Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approval period for Fannie Mae requests. Removes existing loan-to-value limits on multifamily mortgage purchases. Expands Fannie Mae's Board of Directors from 15 to 18 members. Raises the limit on Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae multifamily conventional mortgage purchases. Requires an annual HUD report regarding Fannie Mae's activities. Authorizes Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae to purchase residential second mortgages through October 1, 1985. Sets forth loan limits and related provisions.

Public Housing Child Care Demonstration Program Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 1983

Public Housing Child Care Demonstration Program Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out a demonstration program of making grants to assist public housing agencies in establishing and providing child care services for lower income families that reside in public housing and are headed by single parents. Requires that eligible child care programs: (1) serve preschool children during the day, elementary school children after school, or both, in order to permit eligible heads of households to obtain, retain, or train for employment; (2) involve the participation of the parents where practicable; (3) employ in part-time positions elderly residents of the project involved, where practicable; and (4) comply with all applicable State and local laws. Directs the Secretary to: (1) give priority for grants to the housing projects in which the largest number of preschool and elementary school children of lower income families headed by single parents reside; (2) ensure a reasonable distribution of grants between urban and rural areas and among housing projects of varying sizes; and (3) provide grants to the largest number of projects practicable. Requires the Secretary to: (1) evaluate each child care program periodically to determine its effectiveness in providing child care services and in enabling the heads of households to work; and (2) report to Congress after two years on any findings concerning such demonstration program and any recommendations concerning the establishment of a permanent assistance program. Authorizes appropriations.

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Insurance Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 November 1983

Home Equity Conversion Mortgage Insurance Act - Amends the National Housing Act to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure a home equity conversion mortgage and to make commitments for the insurance of such mortgages prior to the date of their execution or disbursement if such mortgages: (1) may improve the financial situation or otherwise meet the needs of elderly homeowners; (2) can be developed to include safeguards for mortgagors to offset the special risks of such mortgages; and (3) have a potential for acceptance in the private market. Includes among eligibility requirements for such insurance requirements that the mortgage shall: (1) have been made and held by a mortgage approved by the Secretary; (2) have been executed by an elderly homeowner; and (3) be secured by a one-family residential dwelling occupied by the mortgagor. Provides that each mortgagee of a mortgage insured under this Act shall be required to give the homeowner, at the time of a loan application, a written explanation of the features of the home equity conversion mortgage. Prohibits the Secretary from insuring a mortgage pursuant to this Act after September 30, 1987. Sets the total number of mortgages which may be insured under this Act at 1,000. Permits the Secretary to take any action necessary to provide a mortgagor with funds due pursuant to an insured mortgage or ancillary contract which have not been paid by the party responsible and to obtain reimbursement of such payments from any source. Requires the Secretary to evaluate and report to Congress by March 1, 1987, on the program authorized under this Act.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to deductions for the payment of certain expenses by ministers and members of the uniformed services who receive subsistence and housing allowances.

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1983

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow members of the clergy and members of the uniformed services to deduct expenses related to tax-exempt housing allowances and subsistence allowances.

Veterans Housing Foreclosure Assistance Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 5 October 1983

Veterans' Housing Foreclosure Assistance Act of 1983 - Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to make advances to the holder of a veterans' primary mortgage when such veteran: (1) is living in the dwelling concerned; (2) is unemployed or suffered a substantial reduction in household income; (3) is at least six months delinquent in payments; and (4) has a reasonable prospect of being able to resume full payments within six months. Sets limits on the amount of assistance which may be advanced. Requires the veteran to repay the advance with interest at the rate specified by the Administrator for veterans' guaranteed loans within 48 months. Makes the Administrator's decisions regarding advances final and nonreviewable. Terminates the advance program after two years.

Residential Rental Unit Conversion Moratorium and Tenants Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1983

Residential Rental Unit Conversion Moratorium and Tenants Assistance Act - Prohibits the use of federally related mortgage loans, any other form of Federal assistance, any means of transportation or communication in interstate commerce, or the mails for the conversion of residential rental units to residential units offered for sale during the three-year period following the enactment of this Act, unless such units are to be converted for purchase pursuant to an offer by a bona fide tenants' organization. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to local governments to assist them in developing local assistance programs for persons adversely affected by: (1) the conversion of their residential rental units to residential units offered for sale; or (2) local multifamily rental unit vacancy rates of four percent or less. Authorizes appropriations for such grants for FY 1985 through 1987. Requires the Secretary to establish a Commission on the Conversion of Residential Rental Units to study and report to Congress on the problems resulting from the conversion of residential rental units to residential units offered for sale.

A joint resolution to provide for the temporary extension of certain insurance programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 September 1983

Amends the National Housing Act to extend certain Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance and assistance programs. Extends the authority of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to set maximum interest rates on certain mortgage insurance programs. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend the Secretary's authority to make rehabilitation loans. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend certain Farmers Home Administration mortgage insurance programs and mutual and self-help housing programs. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend the national flood insurance program. Amends the National Housing Act to extend the national riot reinsurance and crime insurance programs.

Homeownership Assistance Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 20 September 1983

Homeownership Assistance Act of 1983 - Amends the National Housing Act to extend the authority of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to enter into contracts to provide homeownership assistance payments and mortgage insurance for lower income families.

Multifamily Housing Insurance Rental Procedures Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 1983

Multifamily Housing Insurance Rental Procedures Act - Amends the National Housing Act to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to require that the rents and financial operations of mortgagors holding certain federally-insured housing be regulated so as to provide reasonable rentals to tenants and a reasonable return on the mortgagors' investments. Prohibits the Secretary from approving any rental increase for dwelling units in certain federally-insured multifamily rental housing unless: (1) the mortgagor involved submits an application for such increase accompanied by copies of the mortgagor's notice to tenants, the tenant's comments, and the mortgagor's evaluation of such comments; (2) at least 30 days before submitting such application, the mortgagor notifies residents of the average increase intended, makes available the documentary material to be submitted to the Secretary to support the increase request, and allows the residents to submit written comments on such increase; and (3) the resulting rental charge for any unit will not exceed the average charge for all units of such housing by more than ten percent. Prohibits the Secretary from insuring the mortgage of any such housing unless the mortgage contract includes such prohibition.

Philip Abrams, of Massachusetts, to be Under Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Donald I. Hovde, resigned.

United States · United States Senate · 22 August 1983

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to encourage investments in mortgage-backed securities through trusts for investments in mortgages, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1983

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow the establishment of tax-exempt trusts for investments in mortgages (TIM). Defines a TIM as a corporation, trust, or association: (1) which is managed by one or more trustees or directors; (2) the beneficial ownership of which is evidenced by registered transferable shares or by transferable certificates of beneficial interest; (3) which would otherwise be taxable as a domestic corporation; and (4) which is not a financial institution or an issuance company. Sets forth special rules and investment requirements for qualification as a TIM. Excludes such trusts from taxation. Requires that a TIM shall: (1) use the cash method of accounting; and (2) use the calendar year as its accounting period. Requires that a TIM shareholder shall be treated as if the TIM was partnership and the shareholder was a partner. Sets forth rules for the treatment of dispositions of qualified obligations. Sets forth rules for the treatment of 20 percent or more shareholders. Sets forth rules for the recognition of gains and losses by shareholders. Prohibits certain transactions by TIM'S. Imposes an excise tax on any such prohibited transactions.

Secondary Mortgage Market Enhancement Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1983

Secondary Mortgage Market Enhancement Act of 1983 - Title I: Securities Laws Amendments - Amends the Securities Act of 1933 to exempt from the securities registration requirements securities backed by second mortgages, cooperative housing loans, and manufactured home loans. Expands the type of allowable security to include mortgage-related payment bonds. Exempts from the securities registration requirements securities originated by any Department of Housing and Urban Development approved mortgagee (principally mortgage bankers) in addition to financial institutions. Requires that the current minimum transaction amount of $250,000 be applied only to the initial purchase amount. Permits a 120 day time limit on the cash payment for the security (currently 60 days). Permits broker-dealers to extend credit to buyers of mortgage-related securities on the same basis as they may for government agency securities. Amends the net capital requirements applied to broker-dealers to direct the Securities and Exchange Commission to require for investment grade mortgage securities held in a dealer's inventory only the same amount of capital as government securities of a comparable maturity. Amends the Home Owner's Loan Act of 1933 and the Federal Credit Union Act to allow Federally-chartered financial institutions, including credit unions, to invest in mortgage-related securities subject only to limitations that the appropriate regulating board might impose. Permits national banks to underwrite and deal in investment grade mortgage-related securities. Preempts State blue sky and legal investment laws and regulations so that investment grade mortgage-related securities may be purchased by State-chartered and regulated financial institutions, insurance companies, pension funds, trustees or other regulated entities. Permits a State to reassert limitations on investments in mortgage securities within two years of enactment of these provisions if it finds such regulation necessary. Directs the Securities and Exchange Commission to extend its experimental self registration rule beyond the current September 1983 expiration date. Title II: Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and Federal National Mortgage Association Amendments - Requires that any issuance of preferred stock by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (FHLMC) or the Federal National Mortgage Association (FNMA) must comply with the New York Stock Exchange rules and procedures regarding the rights of preferred stockholders. Permits the FHLMC to purchase or deal in junior lien mortgages on the same basis as FNMA. Revises FHLMC's manufactured home loan authority to cover such loans even where the security property is real, personal, or mixed. Allows the FHLMC to purchase State agency insured mortgages. Prohibits the FHLMC from guaranteeing mortgage-backed securities issued by another entity.

A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to allow newly designated metropolitan cities to retain their former status, permitting a county which was an urban county to retain its status as an urban county.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1983

Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to allow a unit of local government to defer its classification as a metropolitan city as long as it continues to have its population included in an urban county for purposes of provisions governing community development block grants.

Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation Corrective Measures Act

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1983

Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation Corrective Measures Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants of up to $10,000 to assist persons in taking corrective measures with respect to urea formaldehyde foam insulation in their homes, or to reimburse persons for measures taken. Lists expenses for which grant funds may be used. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance to help a homeowner identify the presence of formaldehyde foam insulation, detect the level of formaldehyde gas, and take corrective measures. Conditions a person's eligibility for assistance on: (1) present ownership of a home having amounts of formaldehyde gas from such insulation exceeding specified levels; or (2) past ownership of a home that had or is likely to have had such amounts of formaldehyde gas for which expenses for corrective measures were incurred after December 31, 1969; and (3) submission of an application within 18 months after a notice of the availability of such assistance is published. Prohibits any person from receiving such assistance for more than three homes. Directs the Secretary to: (1) publish in the Federal Register a notice of the availability of, and application procedures for, such assistance; (2) conduct audits of the use of such assistance; and (3) report to Congress on such assistance program annually. Authorizes appropriations.

A bill to repeal the Community Services Block Grant Act, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1983

Repeals the Community Services Block Grant Act and the Community Economic Development Act of 1981.

Fair Housing Amendments of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1983

Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1983 - Enacts into law the short titles "Civil Rights Act of 1968" and "Fair Housing Act." Adds new definitions for "handicap conciliation" and "conciliation agreement." Excludes from the meaning of "handicap" any impairment consisting of alcohol, drug abuse, or any other impairment which would be a direct threat to the property or safety of others. Makes it unlawful to: (1) refuse to sell or rent to a handicapped person unless such handicap would prevent a prospective occupant from conforming to specified non-discrimination rules and practices; or (2) discriminate against a handicapped person in the conditions of sale or rental or in the provision of related services or facilities. Includes within such discrimination a refusal to: (1) permit reasonable modifications to permit access to the premises (but only if a renter agrees to restore the premises to their original condition); and (2) make reasonable accommodations in policies, services, or facilities to afford handicapped persons ready access to and use of premises. Establishes a new administrative enforcement procedure within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Repeals the 30-day limitation imposed on the Secretary of HUD to respond to complaints. Requires the Secretary to give notice of his or her decision whether to resolve the complaint as promptly as possible. Provides that a conciliation agreement may provide for binding arbitration of the dispute. Permits the Secretary to join additional respondents as parties to a complaint. Grants authority to certified State or local agencies to investigate and conciliate complaints. Authorizes the Secretary to refer cases to the Attorney General while in the investigative stage for the purpose of seeking preliminary judicial relief pending the administrative disposition of the complaint. Allows the Secretary to refer other cases to the Attorney General in his or her sole discretion. Provides enforcement measures for conciliation agreements and civil penalties for noncompliance. Revises the enforcement procedure for private persons. Extends the statute of limitation for two years. Allows an aggrieved individual to enforce the terms of the conciliation agreement. Grants jurisdiction to the Attorney General to commence an action or intervene in a private civil action for violation of this Act.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to extend for one year the provisions under which tax-exempt bonds may be issued for housing purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 August 1983

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to extend for one year, until December 31, 1984, the period during which mortgage revenue bonds may be issued as tax-exempt bonds (interest excluded from gross income).

A joint resolution to designate October 2 through October 9, 1983, as "National Housing Week".

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1983

Authorizes the President to designate October 2 through October 9, 1983, as National Housing Week.

A bill to provide additional transitional authority to issue mortgage subsidy bonds.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1983

Amends the Mortgage Subsidy Bond Tax Act of 1980 to provide the city of West Hartford, Connecticut, with additional transitional authority to issue mortgage subsidy bonds.

Elderly and Handicapped Housing Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1983

Elderly and Handicapped Housing Act of 1983 - Amends the Housing Act of 1959 to revise the authority of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make loans for the provision of housing and related facilities for elderly or handicapped families. Authorizes the Secretary to provide assistance in the form of a deferred payment advance in lieu of such a loan to any corporation, consumer cooperative, or public agency or body for the provision of such housing. Conditions such assistance only on the Secretary's finding that: (1) the construction will be undertaken in an economical manner with no extravagant design or materials; and (2) the housing will be affordable for elderly or handicapped families who have no affordable housing alternatives. Limits the amount of such assistance to the total development cost of a project. Authorizes the Secretary to provide additional assistance to such an entity in an amount not exceeding 75 percent of the total development cost of a project if part of the financing is to be provided by a public housing agency. Requires repayment of such assistance, with deferred interest, after 20 years. Permits the Secretary to forgive a portion of an advance for each year after 20 years that a project continues to serve elderly and handicapped families, and the entire advance and interest thereon after 40 years of continued service. Directs the Secretary to require that at least 75 percent of the units of a project receiving an advance be made available to lower income families during the initial 20-year period of such advance. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the rents for lower income families occupying such projects to be determined in accordance with provisions governing the determination of rents for lower income occupants of units assisted under the United States Housing Act of 1937, with certain exceptions. Directs the Secretary to enter into contracts with owners of assisted projects to make payments to cover the costs of units occupied by lower income families that are not met from project income. Limits: (1) the annual contract amount per project; (2) the aggregate contracting authority of the Secretary per year; and (3) the aggregate amount that may be obligated over the duration of the contracts.

A bill to facilitate the participation of small cities on or near the border between the United States of America and the Republic of Mexico in the urban development action grant program, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1983

Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make technical assistance available to assist cities located on the border between the United States and Mexico which have populations of less than 50,000 to develop, apply for assistance for, and implement programs that are eligible for urban development action grants. Requires the Secretary to give full consideration to grant applications from such cities, especially with regard to applications involving industrial or commercial facilities other than hotels or transient housing.

Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1983

Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1983 - Enacts into law the short titles "Civil Rights Act of 1968" and "Fair Housing Act." Adds new definitions of "handicap" "conciliation" and "conciliation agreement." Excludes from the meaning of "handicap" any impairment consisting of alcohol, drug abuse or which would be a direct threat to the property or safety of others. Makes it unlawful to: (1) refuse to sell or rent to a handicapped person unless such handicap would prevent a prospective occupant from conforming to specified non-discrimination rules and practices; and (2) discriminate against a handicapped person in the conditions of sale or rental, or in the provision of related services or facilities. Includes within such discrimination a refusal to: (1) permit reasonable modifications to permit access to the premises (but only if a renter agrees to restore the premises to their original condition); and (2) make reasonable accommodations in policies, services, or facilities to afford handicapped persons ready access to and use of premises. Establishes a new administrative enforcement procedure within the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Repeals the 30 day limitation imposed on the Secretary of HUD to respond to complaints. Requires the Secretary to give notice of his or her decision whether to resolve the complaint as promptly as possible. Provides that a conciliation agreement may provide for binding arbitration of the dispute. Permits the Secretary to join additional respondents as parties to a complaint. Grants authority to certified State or local agencies to investigate and conciliate complaints. Authorizes the Secretary to refer cases to the Attorney General while in the investigative stage for the purpose of seeking preliminary judicial relief pending the administrative disposition of the complaint. Allows the Secretary to refer other cases to the Attorney General in his or her sole discretion. Provides enforcement measures for conciliation agreements and civil penalties for noncompliance. Revises the enforcement procedure for private persons. Extends the statute of limitations for two years. Allows an aggrieved individual to enforce the terms of the conciliation agreement. Grants jurisdiction to the Attorney General to commence an action or intervene in a private civil action for violation of this Act.

Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1983

Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1983 - Enacts into law the short titles "Civil Rights Act of 1968" and "Fair Housing Act". Amends the Fair Housing Act to expand the definition of "discriminatory housing practice" to include any violation under such Act (thus codifying case law which holds that the obligation of Federal agencies to administer programs affirmatively to further the purposes of fair housing and the prohibition against interference with rights under the Act are separately actionable). Adds new definitions of "handicap", "aggrieved person", and "familial status". Excludes from the meaning of "handicap" any impairment consisting of alcohol or drug abuse which would be a direct threat to the property or safety of others. Defines "familial status" as one or more minors being domiciled with their parent or guardian. Retains the two current exemptions from the prohibition against the discriminatory sale or rental of housing which are given to: (1) an owner of three or fewer single-family houses; and (2) the owner of a dwelling consisting of four or fewer family units who also resides in such dwelling (the "Mrs. Murphy" exemption). Makes it unlawful to: (1) refuse to sell or rent to a handicapped person unless such handicap would prevent a prospective occupant from conforming to specified non-discrimination rules and practices; and (2) discriminate against a handicapped person in the conditions of sale or rental, or in the provision of related services or facilities. Includes within such discrimination a refusal to: (1) permit reasonable modifications to permit access to the premises (but only if a renter agrees to restore the premises to their original condition); and (2) make reasonable accommodations in policies, services, or facilities to afford handicapped persons equal enjoyment of the premises. States that such discrimination shall not include a refusal to: (1) make alterations at the expense of sellers, landlords, owners, or persons acting on their behalf; (2) make modifications which would unreasonably inconvenience others; and (3) allow architectural modifications which materially decrease the value of a building or alter its intended use. Prohibits discrimination against families with children. Makes it unlawful for an insurer to discriminate in the provision or terms of insurance against hazards to a dwelling because of the race, color, religion, sex, handicap, national origin or familial status of persons owning or residing in or near the dwelling. Adds handicapped persons as a protected class under other existing prohibitions on discriminatory activities. Modifies the housing financing discrimination provision to prescribe all conduct which denies or "otherwise makes unavailable" financial assistance because of race, color, religion, handicap, national origin or familial status. Includes within such prohibition persons in the business of selling, brokering, or appraising real property. States that nothing in this Act is to be construed to defeat any reasonable local, State or Federal restrictions on the maximum number of persons permitted to occupy a dwelling unit. Provides that familial status does not apply to any State or Federal programs aimed at assisting elderly persons. Establishes the Fair Housing Review Commission, composed of three members appointed by the President for staggered six year terms. Stipulates that no more than two members may be of the same political party. Directs the Commission to: (1) appoint administrative law judges and other employees as necessary to carry out its functions (2) promulgate a code of ethics to assure the independence of such judges; (3) promulgate rules of discovery for its proceedings consistent insofar as practicable with the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure; and (4) consider appeals from the proposed orders of the administrative law judges upon application of a party. Includes Federal agencies having regulatory authority over financial institutions within the executive departments and agencies which are currently required to administer their housing programs in an affirmative manner. Authorizes the Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide financial as well as technical assistance to public and private organizations seeking to remedy housing discrimination. Establishes a new administrative enforcement procedure within the Department of Housing and Urban Development in addition to the current enforcement provisions of title VIII (allowing civil actions by private parties and the Attorney General). Directs the Secretary to make an investigation of all alleged discriminatory housing practice on his or her own initiative or upon the filing of a charge by an aggrieved person within one year of the alleged discrimination. Requires the Secretary to attempt to correct the discriminatory practice by informal methods of conciliation. Requires the Secretary, if the aggrieved person and respondent consent to binding arbitration, to refer the charge to an arbitrator made available by the Community Relations Service of the Department of Justice. Continues the current authority of the Secretary to utilize discovery measures. Retains the current penalty for failing to produce information (up to a $1,000 fine and/or one year's imprisonment). Makes certain changes in the current requirements for referring charges to State or local agencies for investigation and enforcement. Specifies, with respect to the rights and remedies provided by such agencies, the elements of "substantial equivalency" which permit certification and referrals of discrimination charges. Eliminates the Secretary's authority to recall referrals in the interest of justice or to protect the rights of the parties. Prohibits further action by the Secretary unless the agency fails to act in a timely fashion (current law gives the agency 30 days to commence proceedings). Requires the Secretary and other Federal agencies to cooperate to avoid duplication of their housing discrimination authority. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into agreements to permit other agencies to carry out such responsibilities within their jurisdictions. Directs the Secretary to enter into agreements with specified Federal agencies for such purpose with respect to depository institutions. Permits an action for temporary or preliminary relief to be brought on behalf of the Secretary in accordance with rule 65 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure when the Secretary establishes that voluntary compliance is unobtainable and prompt judicial action is necessary. 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 controls, which must be referred. Specifies the hearing procedures to be utilized if an administrative complaint is issued. Permits the administrative law judge to award appropriate relief and a civil penalty of up to $10,000. Permits the filing of a petition for judicial review of a final order in an appropriate court of appeals within 60 days after entry of such order. Provides that the findings of fact shall be conclusive if supported by substantial evidence in the record considered as a whole. Authorizes the administrative law judge to assess civil penalties for noncompliance with a final administrative order. Makes certain revisions in the private right of action for aggrieved persons under the Fair Housing Act. Extends the statute of limitations from 180 days to two years. Disallows simultaneous administrative and judicial proceedings involving the same charge. Permits the Attorney General to intervene upon certification that the civil action is of general public importance. Continues the current provision permitting the appointment of counsel. Removes the existing $1,000 limit on punitive damages for willful violations. 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 title VIII rights has occurred. Permits the intervention of aggrieved persons in such actions. Permits the award of costs, including reasonable attorney's fees, to prevailing parties in court and administrative proceedings (current law permits an award of attorney's fees only to prevailing parties who are financially unable to assume them). Authorizes appropriations for this Act, effective October 1, 1983.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 with respect to deductions for the payment of certain expenses by ministers who receive housing allowances.

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1983

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow members of the clergy to deduct expenses related to tax-exempt housing allowances.

A resolution providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1) to amend and extend certain Federal laws that establish housing and community and neighborhood development and preservation programs, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1983

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1 (housing and community development assistance).

Warren T. Lindquist, of Maine, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Geno Charles Baroni.

United States · United States Senate · 27 June 1983

Secondary Mortgage Market Equity Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1983

Secondary Mortgage Market Equity Act - Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act and the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to set forth a formula for increasing the maximum mortgage limitation for a one- to four- family residence in certain areas where high prevailing housing sales prices have limited housing opportunities.

Model Farm Village Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 23 June 1983

Model Farm Village Act of 1983 - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture, acting through the Farmers Home Administration, to make loans (30-year $7,000,000 maximum) to specified nonprofit organizations to establish and operate rural residential agricultural communities. Sets forth eligibility requirements. Prohibits residents of such communities from receiving Federal benefits under the Food Stamp Act of 1977, the Social Security Act or the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977. Authorizes appropriations.

A joint resolution to designate May 18, 1984, as "National Tenants Day".

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1983

Designates May 18, 1984, as National Tenants Day.

A bill to repeal the Community Economic Development Act of 1981 and the Community Services Block Grant Act.

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1983

Repeals the Community Economic Development Act of 1981 and all provisions of the Community Services Block Grant Act except provisions that repealed parts of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Transfers moneys in the Rural Development Loan Fund and the Community Development Loan Fund and moneys repaid on loans to community economic development programs to the general fund of the Treasury.

A resolution to designate the week of June 19, 1983, through June 25, 1983, as "Multi-Housing Laundry Industry Week".

United States · United States Congress · 16 June 1983

Designates the week of June 19 through June 25, 1983, as Multi-Housing Laundry Industry Week.

Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1983

Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 1983 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an income tax deduction for cash contributions to a tax-exempt housing opportunity mortgage equity account established for the exclusive purpose of purchasing the taxpayer's first home. Limits the maximum annual deduction to $1,000 ($2,000 for a joint return), with a maximum lifetime deduction of $10,000. Phases out the deduction for individuals or couples whose income exceeds $50,000. Recaptures as ordinary income the amount of the withdrawals from the account for a home purchase over a period of the greater of five years or the number of years contributions had been made to the account. Requires that contributions to a housing opportunity mortgage equity account must be used by the end of ten years after the initial contribution. Imposes a ten percent surtax on distributions not used for the purchase of a principal residence. Requires the trustee of a housing opportunity mortgage equity account to report on the maintenance of the account. Imposes a penalty for failure to file required reports.

Housing and Automobile Industries Recovery Act of 1983

United States · United States Congress · 2 June 1983

Housing and Automobile Industries Recovery Act of 1982 - Title I: Exemption for the Purchase of Certain Bonds by Employee Pension Benefit Plans - Provides a temporary exemption from certain provisions of the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 and the Internal Revenue Code relating to prohibited transactions for the purchase of certain bonds sold to fund residential mortgages and domestic motor vehicle loans. Title II: Interest Reduction Payments - Provides for interest reduction payments by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to assist with the financing of the purchase of certain residences and domestic motor vehicles. Sets forth: (1) requirements and restrictions for eligible loans and mortgages; and (2) guidelines for the allocation of such payments. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1983 through 1988 to carry out this title. Prohibits the Secretary from making any commitments to make interest reduction payments under this title after August 31, 1983.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to permit substitution of a veterans' housing loan entitlement when the veteran-transferee is not an immediate transferee.

United States · United States Congress · 26 May 1983

Amends the veterans' benefits provisions concerning a veteran's aggregate housing loan entitlement to permit the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to exclude any amounts any veteran-transferee, not just an immediate veteran-transferee, agrees to assume on the outstanding balance on the loan as part of such veteran's own entitlement.