Housing

National Nehemiah Housing Opportunity Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1984

National Nehemiah Housing Opportunity Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide grants to nonprofit organizations to: (1) carry out a Nehemiah Housing opportunity program of construction or substantial rehabilitation of homes; and (2) provide interest-free loans to lower-income families for the purchase of such homes. Sets forth the terms and conditions for assistance for a nonprofit organization's program, including: (1) community and local government approval; (2) submission of a schedule for completion; (3) demonstration of the program's financial feasibility, including the availability of other sources of funds; (4) provisions for the completion of at least 100 homes; and (5) the location of homes in census tracts in which the median family income is not more than 80 percent of the area's median family income. Sets forth the requirements for a family's participation in such program, including: (1) a specified income to mortgage carrying charges ratio; (2) nonownership of a home for the three previous years; and (3) a downpayment of $5,000 or more. Limits to $25,000 the Federal assistance per home. Sets forth the Secretary's basis for selecting Nehemiah housing opportunity programs for assistance, including: (1) the non-Federal contribution of land and financial and other assistance; (2) the cost-effectiveness of a program; and (3) the location and magnitude of a program such that it has a significant effect on neighborhood development and employment in an area of severe economic blight. Establishes in the Treasury the Nehemiah Housing Opportunity Fund. Directs the Secretary of HUD to report annually to Congress on such programs, including recommendations for modifications. Authorizes appropriations.

Jesse Gray Housing Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 October 1984

Jesse Gray Housing Act - Title I: Housing Provisions - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out a program for the construction of 500,000 new dwelling units in public housing during each of FY 1986 through 1995. Directs the Secretary to: (1) make grants to public housing agencies; and (2) enter into contracts with public housing agencies for annual contributions. Limits the aggregate amount of budget authority obligated under such contracts entered into in any fiscal year. Provides a formula for the determination of the applicable amounts of such grants and contributions for FY 1987 through 1995 based on the consumer price index. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1986 through 1995. Provides that the Secretary's annual contributions for the operation of public housing projects for each of FY 1986 through 1995 shall not exceed the amounts available for each such year from the National Housing Fund to be established in this Act. Requires the Secretary to make available financial assistance for public housing projects, especially projects that the Secretary determines would likely have been subject to demolition or other disposition. Increases the aggregate amount of budget authority permitted for contracts for annual contributions by the amount necessary for the revitalization of 100,000 public housing units in each of FY 1986 through 1995. Prohibits the Secretary from approving an application by a public housing agency for permission to demolish or dispose of all or part of a public housing project. (Currently, such approval is permitted if the Secretary makes certain determinations.) Requires each public housing agency to carry out a program of job training and employment of unemployed individuals residing in the vicinity of public housing projects in connection with any construction and revitalization of public housing. Directs each such program to give preference to such individuals who reside in public housing. Gives percentage guidelines of employment positions and job training positions for such individuals. Establishes the National Housing Fund in the Treasury as a revolving fund to be used for: (1) grants and annual contributions for the construction of public housing; and (2) annual contributions for the operation of public housing projects. Directs the Secretary of the Treasury to deposit into the Fund an amount equal to the taxes received as a result of the corporate tax increase imposed under Title II of this Act. Decreases from 30 to 25 percent of adjusted income a tenant's contribution to rent under Federal low-income housing assistance programs. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit to Congress a comprehensive report concerning proposed limitations on Federal housing assistance to ensure that Federal housing assistance funds benefit only lower income families. Title II: Revenue Provisions - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to increase the rate of tax imposed on corporations.

Alfred Clinton Moran, of Illinois, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Stephen J. Bollinger, deceased.

United States · United States Senate · 5 October 1984

Barbara W. Schlicher, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Corporation for Housing Partnerships for the remainder of the term expiring October 27, 1984, vice Frank J. Donatelli, resigned. Barbara W. Schlicher, of New Jersey, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the National Corporation for Housing Partnerships for the term expiring October 27, 1987. (Reappointment)

United States · United States Senate · 5 October 1984

A bill to amend the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the National Housing Act to restrict the manner in which federally insured depository institutions may increase fees on individual retirement accounts and to limit the penalties imposed by any depository institution for the early withdrawal of a time deposit.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1984

Amends the Internal Revenue Code regarding individual retirement accounts to require financial institutions to state fees clearly in governing instruments and delay fee increases for 90 days after announcement or the first date for penalty-free withdrawal, whichever is later. Prohibits early withdrawal penalties from reducing the original principal amount. Amends the Federal Deposit Insurance Act and the National Housing Act, respectively, to require insured banks to comply with such Code amendments.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to authorize the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to guarantee loans made to veterans for the purchase of residential units held by cooperative housing projects.

United States · United States Congress · 4 October 1984

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans Affairs to guarantee loans made to veterans for the purchase of residential units held by cooperative housing projects.

A bill to exclude certain Housing and Urban Development project notes from provisions of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 relating to private activity bonds.

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 1984

Amends the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984 to exempt Department of Housing and Urban Development public housing and urban renewal project notes from provisions concerning tax exemption for private activity bonds.

Industrial Development Action Grant Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 2 October 1984

Industrial Development Action Grant Act of 1984 - Authorizes the Secretary of Commerce to make industrial development action grants to severely distressed cities. Directs the Secretary to issue regulations establishing grant eligibility criteria setting forth minimum standards for determining the level of economic distress of cities. Sets forth the information to be contained in assistance applications. Sets forth selection criteria. Prohibits the Secretary from considering an application before it is presented for review to the Governor of the State in which the city is located. Permits a State Governor to apply for a grant on behalf of a small city (non-central cities of under 50,000 population). Permits grants to be made only where the Secretary determines that there is a strong probability that: (1) the non-Federal investment in the project would not be made without the grant; and (2) the grant would not substitute for non-Federal funds which are otherwise available to the project. Requires 50 percent or more of the funds made available for such grants to be used for central cities with populations of 50,000 or more. Prohibits any assistance to a project that will facilitate the relocation of any operation, personnel, or position of an industrial plant, facility, or other business establishment from any eligible city to the city in which such project is located. Requires the Secretary, at least on an annual basis, to make reviews and audits of grant recipients.

A bill to strengthen and refine the provisions of the Federal Home Loan Bank Act and the National Housing Act, to protect the rights of State-chartered savings and loan associations to engage in activities and make investments authorized under State law, and to provide for additional funding of the primary reserve of the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1984

Amends the National Housing Act to authorize State-chartered savings and loan associations to engage in any activity authorized by the State granting such charter, provided that at the end of each fiscal year not more than 40 percent of any association's assets consists of assets that would be impermissible for Federal associations. Directs the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation to issue regulations to establish standards and procedures for examination of such associations by the appropriate State. Provides that if any State fails to comply with such regulations, then the chartered associations in such State may not engage in activities (other than those already commenced) that are not permitted for Federal associations under the Home Owners' Loan Act of 1933. Authorizes the Federal Home Loan Bank Board to direct each Federal Home Loan Bank to transfer up to 50 percent of its capital and surplus to the primary reserve of the Corporation. Authorizes the Corporation to assess additional insurance premiums against those associations: (1) whose investments exceed the limitations imposed on Federal associations; (2) whose net worth does not satisfy the net worth standard established by the Board; and (3) whose ratio of nonperforming assets to total assets exceeds the standards established by the Board. Terminates the authority of the Corporation to assess additional insurance premiums on July 1, 1986. Requires the Corporation to report to Congress by December 31, 1986, on such assessments.

Homestead Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 27 September 1984

Homestead Act of 1984 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to establish procedures under which families residing in public housing projects shall be provided with an opportunity to purchase their dwelling units. Requires the formation of a homeownership association composed of families who: (1) are capable of assuming the responsibilities of homeownership; (2) have resided in public housing projects for not less than 24 consecutive months; and (3) have resided in their current dwelling units for at least 12 consecutive months. Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide comprehensive improvement assistance to such projects to ensure that the physical condition, management, and operation of such projects are sufficient to encourage homeownership by resident families. Directs the Secretary and the responsible public housing agency to provide the training and technical and educational assistance necessary to prepare the families and the homeownership association for homeownership. Directs the Secretary to pay to the agency an amount equal to any reduction in the operating expenses of a project realized as a result of providing such assistance. Directs the agency to use such amount to reduce the purchase prices of dwelling units. Authorizes a homeownership association to purchase a public housing project after the Secretary determines that: (1) the association is prepared to manage and maintain the project with continued Federal assistance; and (2) project operating costs have been reduced sufficiently to make home ownership affordable to resident families. Allows an eligible family to purchase a dwelling directly from the public housing agency if the Secretary determines that such purchase will not interfere with the rights of other resident families or harm the efficient operation of the project. Requires the Secretary to continue to pay annual contributions to such project after such a purchase. Limits the purchase price for a project or unit to 25 percent of its fair market value. Lists alternative purchasing arrangements. Directs the agency to assist a purchase by making a loan to a family or association at an interest rate not exceeding 70 percent of the market interest rate. Requires any unit or project purchaser who sells such property before the expiration of five years to pay the public housing agency a specified percentage of the sale price. Establishes procedures under which families residing in public housing projects shall be provided with an opportunity to undertake the management, maintenance, educational, and cultural functions of such project. Requires such families to form a resident management association. Directs the Secretary and the responsible public housing agency to provide such association with the necessary training and technical and educational assistance. Allows such association to undertake such functions after the Secretary determines it is capable. Prohibits the eviction of any resident family because of the sale of a project to a homeownership association. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) help relocate any family which decides not to purchase its dwellings in a project where other units are purchased; or (2) provide such family with a housing voucher to permit such family to obtain comparable alternative housing. Directs the Secretary to furnish financial assistance to: (1) public housing agencies to enable such agencies to carry out this Act; and (2) purchasing families or associations for operating and maintenance expenses.

Urban Homestead Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 26 September 1984

Urban Homestead Act of 1984 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to establish procedures under which families residing in public housing projects shall be provided with an opportunity to purchase their dwelling units. Requires the formation of a homeownership association composed of families who: (1) are capable of assuming the responsibilities of homeownership; (2) have resided in public housing projects for not less than 24 consecutive months; and (3) have resided in their current dwelling units for at least 12 consecutive months. Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide comprehensive improvement assistance to such projects to ensure that the physical condition, management, and operation of such projects are sufficient to encourage homeownership by resident families. Directs the Secretary and the responsible public housing agency to provide the training and technical and educational assistance necessary to prepare the families and the home ownership association for homeownership. Directs the Secretary to pay to the agency an amount equal to any reduction in the operating expenses of a project realized as a result of providing such assistance. Directs the agency to use such amount to reduce the purchase prices of dwelling units. Authorizes a homeownership association to purchase a public housing project after the Secretary determines that: (1) the association is prepared to manage and maintain the project with continued Federal assistance; and (2) project operating costs have been reduced sufficiently to make home ownership affordable to resident families. Allows an eligible family to purchase a dwelling if the Secretary determines that such purchase will not interfere with the rights of other resident families or harm the efficient operation of the project. Requires the Secretary to continue to pay annual contributions to such project after such a purchase. Limits the purchase price for a project or unit to 25 percent of its fair market value. Lists alternative purchasing arrangements. Directs the agency to assist a purchase by making a loan to a family or association at an interest rate not exceeding 70 percent of the market interest rate. Requires any unit or project purchaser who sells such property before the expiration of five years to pay the public housing agency a specified percentage of the sale price. Establishes procedures under which families residing in public housing projects shall be provided with an opportunity to undertake the management, maintenance, educational, and cultural functions of such project. Requires such families to form a resident management association. Directs the Secretary and the responsible public housing agency to provide such necessary training and technical and educational assistance. Allows such association to undertake such functions after the Secretary determines it is capable. Prohibits the eviction of any resident family because of the sale of a project to a homeownership association. Authorizes the Secretary to: (1) help relocate any family which decides not to purchase its dwellings in a project where other units are purchased; or (2) provide such family with a housing voucher to permit such family to obtain comparable alternative housing. Directs the Secretary to furnish financial assistance to: (1) public housing agencies to enable such agencies to carry out this Act; and (2) purchasing families or associations for operating and maintenance expenses.

A bill to delay for one year the application of certain restrictions contained in section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to obligations issued under section 11(b) of the United States Housing Act of 1937.

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1984

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to delay for one year, until July 1, 1985, the application of certain restrictions pertaining to tax-exempt obligations with respect to public housing obligations issued for low-income housing.

A bill entitled "The Urban Development Action Grant Project Quality Restoration Act of 1984."

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1984

Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to require the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in ranking the priority of projects to receive urban development action grants, to give substantial weight (at least 49 percent) to the consideration of the following criteria: (1) the performance of a city or urban county in housing and community development programs; (2) the extent of private capital leveraging to be stimulated; (3) the number of jobs to be created, especially for low-income persons and minorities; (4) the impact of the proposed activities on the fiscal base of the city or county; (5) the extent to which State or local government funding or special economic incentives have been committed; and (6) project feasibility.

A bill entitled "The Urban Development Action Grant Impaction Profile Improvement Act of 1984."

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1984

Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in determining the comparative degree of economic distress among cities eligible for urban development action grants, to allot no more than one-quarter of the total points allocated for measurement of such distress to the adjusted age of housing.

A joint resolution designating the week beginning February 17, 1985, as a time to recognize volunteers who give their time to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters to youth in need of adult companionship.

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1984

Designates the week beginning February 17, 1985, as a time to recognize the contributions of volunteers who give their time to become Big Brothers and Big Sisters to youths in need of adult companionship.

A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to clarify the prohibition on the use of urban development action grants for the relocation of business operations.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1984

Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to prohibit the use of urban development action grant funds for any project that will facilitate or result in the relocation of any operation, personnel, or position of a business establishment from any city, urban county, or identifiable community that is eligible for such a grant to the project area.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to deny the depreciation deduction with respect to multifamily rental housing for any year for which such housing does not meet health and safety standards, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 August 1984

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny the depreciation deduction with respect to multifamily rental housing for any year for which such housing does not meet health and safety standards or the State and local real property taxes with respect to such housing are not being paid on a satisfactory basis. Requires the taxpayer to provide with the tax return on which the depreciation deduction is claimed both a property tax certification and a health and safety certification. Provides that deductions disallowed pursuant to these rules shall be treated as an expense after the recovery period.

A bill to amend the National Housing Act to extend the Federal crime insurance program.

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1984

Amends the National Housing Act to extend authority for the Federal crime insurance programs.

Housing and Community Development Technical Amendments Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1984

Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to allow a metropolitan city or urban county to conduct activities under the community development block grant program in areas in which a majority of the residents are not persons of low and moderate income if: (1) such areas have a higher proportion of low- and moderate-income persons than 75 percent of all areas in the jurisdiction; and (2) restricting such activities to the few areas of such jurisdiction in which a majority of the residents are low- and moderate-income persons would be plainly inappropriate to address the needs of such persons in the jurisdiction generally. Allows States to use a specified amount of the community development block grant funds received for distribution in nonentitlement areas for administrative expenses of the rental rehabilitation grant program. Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to: (1) permit States to use rental rehabilitation grant funds for eligible activities in any areas which do not receive direct allocations of such funds; and (2) provide that low-income families who are displaced by activities under the rental rehabilitation grant program shall be eligible for assistance under the housing voucher program. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to repeal a provision delaying implementation of regulations limiting the use of housing assistance to only U.S. citizens and other specified residents. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to revise requirements concerning the availability of subsidized housing for very low-income families to require that: (1) at least 40 percent of the funds appropriated for rural housing loans be set aside for very low-income families; and (2) at least 30 percent of such funds allocated to each State be set aside for very low-income families. Amends the National Housing Act to authorize Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance for condominiums converted from rental units if before April 20, 1984: (1) application was made to the Secretary for a commitment to insure a mortgage covering such a unit; (2) in the case of a direct endorsement, the mortgagee received the case number assigned by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for a project unit; or (3) application was made for approval of the project for a Veterans Administration guarantee, direct loan, or insurance. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to require local governments and local public agencies to retain income from outstanding urban renewal projects if it is used under the community development block grant program. Amends the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 to provide that certain funds appropriated for the special discretionary fund of the community development block grant program for FY 1984 shall be available for the neighborhood development demonstration.

A joint resolution to designate the week of October 14, 1984 through October 21, 1984 as "National Housing Week".

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1984

Designates the week of October 14 through October 21, 1984, as National Housing Week.

A joint resolution to designate the week of October 14, 1984, through October 21, 1984, as "National Housing Week".

United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1984

Designates the week of October 14 through October 21, 1984, as National Housing Week.

A bill to amend title IX of the Act commonly called the Civil Rights Act of 1968, to prevent violence and intimidation against persons participating in tenant organizations.

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1984

Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to prescribe penalties for certain acts of violence and intimidation against persons participating in tenant organizations.

A joint resolution to designate the week beginning on October 7, 1984, as "National Neighborhood Housing Services Week".

United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1984

Designates the week beginning on October 7, 1984, as National Neighborhood Housing Services Week.

A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to prohibit the consideration of the age of housing in determining area eligibility and project selection under the urban development action grant program.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1984

Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to prohibit the consideration of the age of housing in determining area eligibility and project selection under the urban development action grant program.

A bill to amend title V of the Housing Act of 1949 to permit the sale in "as is" condition of inventory housing held by the Farmers Home Administration.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1984

Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to eliminate provisions that prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from selling or disposing of pledged or mortgaged property acquired by the Secretary at any foreclosure or other sale unless: (1) the Secretary assures that such property will meet safety, sanitation, and energy conservation standards; (2) the recipient of the property is required to meet such standards before such property is occupied; or (3) such recipient is precluded from using such property for residential purposes.

A joint resolution to designate the week beginning on September 9, 1984, as "National Community Leadership Week".

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1984

Designates the week beginning on September 9, 1984, as National Community Leadership Week.

Homeless Persons Housing and Supportive Services Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1984

Homeless Persons Housing and Supportive Services Act of 1984 - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to conduct a demonstration program to determine: (1) the feasibility of assisting nonprofit organizations in providing housing and supportive services for homeless persons; (2) the cost of acquiring, rehabilitating, and operating such housing and of providing supportive services; and (3) the social, financial, and other advantages of such housing and supportive services as a means of assisting homeless persons and as an alternative to continued institutionalization of handicapped persons. Authorizes the Secretary to provide any eligible nonprofit organization: (1) annual payments of up to 80 percent of the annual operating expenses of such housing for not more than ten years; (2) technical assistance; and (3) a non-interest bearing advance equal to the cost of acquiring and rehabilitating such housing. Waives repayment of such advance if the organization uses the housing for homeless persons for at least ten years after initial occupancy. Requires each organization receiving assistance to agree to: (1) assess the supportive services required by housing residents and employ a full-time residential supervisor to provide such services; and (2) use the housing for homeless persons for at least five years after initial occupancy. Requires each homeless person residing in housing assisted under this Act to pay as rent the amount such person would pay as rent for public housing under the United States Housing Act of 1937. Requires the Secretary to report to Congress after FY 1985, 1986, and 1987 on activities under this Act and any findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Limits the annual budget authority for advances and annual payments under this Act. Prohibits the Secretary from making any advance after September 30, 1987.

A bill to deauthorize the project to construct an annex to the United States Post Office and Court House Building in Charleston, South Carolina.

United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1984

Deauthorizes the project to construct an annex to the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse Building in Charleston, South Carolina.

A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to revise the definition of persons of low and moderate income for purposes of the community development block grant program.

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1984

Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to revise the definition of persons of low and moderate income for purposes of the community development block grant program to mean families whose incomes do not exceed 120 percent of the median income of the area involved.

A resolution waiving certain points of order against consideration of the bill (H.R. 5713) making appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1985, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1984

Waives points of order against the consideration of H.R. 5713 (Department of Housing and Urban Development appropriations).

Department of Housing and Urban Development-Independent Agencies Appropriation Act, 1985

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1984

Department of Housing and Urban Development - Independent Agencies Appropriation Act, 1985 - Title I: Department of Housing and Urban Development - Makes appropriations to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for FY 1985 for: (1) housing programs, including programs providing for payments for the operation of low-income housing projects, housing counseling assistance, operating subsidies for troubled multifamily housing projects, and payments to cover losses of the Special Risk Insurance Fund and the General Insurance Fund; (2) the Government National Mortgage Association for the payment of participation sales insufficiencies; (3) the Solar Energy and Energy Conservation Bank for assistance for solar and conservation improvements; (4) community development grants, urban development action grants, and the urban homesteading program; (5) policy development and research; (6) fair housing assistance; and (7) salaries and expenses. Provides indefinite appropriations to be available currently and permanently for: (1) annual contributions for assisted housing; (2) college housing grants; (3) the rent supplement program; and (4) homeownership and rental housing assistance. Increases the contract and budget authority for annual contributions for assisted housing. Earmarks specified amounts of such budget authority for: (1) financing public housing for Indian families; (2) public housing new construction or acquisition with or without rehabilitation other than for low-income housing for Indian families; (3) the modernization of existing public housing projects; (4) assistance for projects for the elderly or handicapped; and (5) assistance under the existing low-income rental housing assistance program, the rental rehabilitation program, and the housing voucher program. Rescinds a specified amount of FY 1985 contract authority for: (1) rent supplement payments; and (2) rental housing assistance. Authorizes a specified amount for loans in FY 1985 to qualified nonprofit sponsors for the development of housing for the elderly or handicapped. Limits the maximum interest rate on such loans to 9.25 percent. Authorizes gross obligations for direct loans under the National Housing Act during FY 1985. Limits the additional commitments to guarantee loans, the gross obligations for the principal amounts of direct loans, and the amount of loan guarantee commitments on the mortgage-backed securities programs under such Act for FY 1985. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to transfer all assets acquired and liabilities incurred by the Government National Mortgage Association pursuant to its authority to purchase home mortgages to the management and liquidating functions fund established under the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act. Cancels on October 1, 1984, each outstanding obligation issued by the Secretary to the Secretary of the Treasury to finance such purchases. Authorizes the use of amounts in the rehabilitation loan fund for loans, operating costs, and the capitalization of delinquent interest during FY 1985. Title II: Independent Agencies - Makes appropriations for FY 1985 to the: (1) American Battle Monuments Commission for salaries and expenses; (2) Consumer Product Safety Commission for salaries and expenses; (3) Department of Defense-Civil for Army cemetery expenses; (4) Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for salaries and expenses, research and development, abatement, control and compliance activities, buildings and facilities, the Hazardous Substance Response Trust Fund, necessary expenses to carry out the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act of 1980, and construction grants; (5) Executive Office of the President for the Council on Environmental Quality, the Office of Environmental Quality, and the Office of Science and Technology Policy; (6) Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for disaster relief, salaries and expenses, emergency management planning and assistance, and the National Flood Insurance Fund; (7) General Services Administration for the Consumer Information Center; (8) Department of Health and Human Services for the Office of Consumer Affairs; (9) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for research and development, space flight, control, and data communications, the construction of facilities, and research and program management; (10) National Science Foundation (NSF) for research, the U.S. Antarctic Program, scientific education, and overseas scientific activities (special foreign currency program); (11) Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation; (12) Selective Service System for salaries and expenses; (13) Department of the Treasury for the Local Government Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund and the Office of Revenue Sharing; and (14) Veterans Administration (VA) for compensation and pensions, readjustment benefits, veterans insurance and indemnities, medical care, medical and prosthetic research, medical administration and miscellaneous expenses, general operating expenses, construction of major and minor projects, grants for the construction of State extended care facilities and veterans cemeteries, and grants to the Republic of the Philippines for assisting in rehabilitating the Veterans Memorial Medical Center. Limits the obligations of the Central Liquidity Facility of the National Credit Union Administration for new loans for member credit unions and the amount of its administrative expenses for FY 1985. Prohibits the expenditure of EPA appropriations for Resource Conservation and Recovery Panels. Prohibits the obligation of EPA building and facility funds for the construction of new facility projects without the prior approval of the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. Provides that no FEMA appropriations shall be available for the establishment or operation of a western extension of the National Emergency Training Center, Emmitsburg, Maryland. Limits the amount available for expenditure from the Consumer Information Fund. Prohibits the use of NASA appropriations for leasing or constructing a contractor-funded facility when NASA would be required to amortize the contractor's investment, unless specifically authorized in an appropriation act or approved by the House and Senate Committees on Appropriations. Permits NASA to test a flat rate per diem system for employee travel allowances. Prohibits the obligation of NSF funds for the very long baseline array until NSF submits to Congress a FY 1986 budget request for science education which is at least 8.5 percent of the total FY 1986 NSF budget request. Authorizes NSF to indemnify grantees, contractors, and subcontractors associated with the ocean drilling program. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated to the U.S. Antarctic program for the purchase of aircraft. Prohibits the expenditure of any funds appropriated to the Selective Service for the induction of any person into the U.S. Armed Forces. Prohibits the use of VA appropriations for major construction projects that have not been approved by Congress, except for the advance planning of projects funded through the advance planning fund and the design of projects funded through the Design Fund. Earmarks funds for the Design Fund for FY 1984 and 1985. Prohibits the obligation of funds from any other account for a project which was approved in the budget process and funded under the VA account for major construction projects until one year after substantial completion and beneficial occupancy by the VA. Authorizes obligations on the part of the Loan Guaranty Revolving Fund and the Direct Loan Revolving Fund of the VA. Permits, in specified circumstances, the transfer of funds appropriated to the VA. Prohibits the use of appropriations for purchasing any site for, or constructing, any new hospital or home. Requires reimbursement if any persons, other than eligible beneficiaries, are hospitalized or examined at veterans facilities. Title III: Corporations - Authorizes certain corporations and agencies of HUD and the Federal Home Loan Bank Board to make commitments without regard to fiscal year limitations, with specified exceptions. Limits, with specified exceptions, new loan or mortgage purchase commitments to the extent expressly provided in this Act. Makes appropriations for fiscal year 1985 to the Federal Home Loan Bank Board for administrative and nonadministrative expenses and the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation (FSLIC) for administrative expenses. Sets specified limitations on such expenses. Title IV: General Provisions - Limits travel expenditures for the agencies listed in this Act to the amounts set forth in the budget estimate, with specified exceptions. Permits the use of HUD and Selective Service System appropriations for: (1) uniforms; (2) the hire of passenger vehicles; and (3) the employment of experts and consultants. Allows the use of HUD funds to pay for legal services and facilities provided by specified agencies. Prohibits, with specified exceptions, the use of appropriated funds: (1) beyond the current fiscal year; (2) without a voucher describing the payees and services or specific statutory authorization; (3) for transportation between the domicile and place of employment of any officer or employee; (4) for payments to recipients that do not share in the cost of conducting research not specifically solicited by the Government; (5) for consultants paid in excess of the GS-18 rate; and (6) for compensation of non-Federal parties intervening in regulatory or adjudicatory proceedings. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated for personnel compensation and benefits for other object classifications in the budget estimates without congressional approval. Limits expenditures for consulting services to contracts which are a matter of public record and included in a publicly available list of: (1) contracts entered into within the past two years; and (2) contracts on which performance has not been completed. Prohibits any executive agency from expending appropriations under this Act for a contract for services unless the agency: (1) complies with the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act; and (2) requires reports prepared pursuant to such contract to disclose information about the contract and the contractor. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated by this Act to: (1) administer any regulation which has been vetoed by Congress; (2) provide a personal cook, chauffeur, or other personal servant to any officer or employee of any agency or department; or (3) procure automobiles with an EPA estimated miles per gallon average of less than 22 miles per gallon.

A joint resolution to designate the week beginning on September 9, 1984, as "National Community Leadership Week".

United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1984

Designates the week beginning on September 9, 1984, as National Community Leadership Week.

A joint resolution to designate the week beginning on October 7, 1984, as "National Neighborhood Housing Services Week".

United States · United States Congress · 10 May 1984

Designates the week beginning on October 7, 1984, as National Neighborhood Housing Services Week.

June Q. Koch, of Maryland, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Emanuel S. Savas.

United States · United States Senate · 9 May 1984

Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation Corrective Measures Assistance Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1984

Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation Corrective Measures Assistance Act - Title I: Financial and Other Assistance - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, through the Federal Housing Commissioner, to: (1) 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; and (2) reimburse persons for up to $10,000 in expenses incurred in taking such measures before enactment of this Act. Lists expenses for which such loans and reimbursements may be made. 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 installed after December 31, 1969, and before enactment of this Act exceeds, or is likely to have exceeded before corrective measures were taken, a level determined by the Secretary to adversely affect the health of residents; and (2) submits 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. Title II: Denial of Energy Credit - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny any residential energy tax credit for expenditures for the installation of urea formaldehyde foam insulation.

Public Housing Rental Stabilization Act

United States · United States Congress · 9 May 1984

Public Housing Rental Stabilization Act - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to authorize any public housing agency to require tenants of one of its projects to pay monthly rent based on the unsubsidized rents for comparable dwelling units in the area, the average monthly amount of debt service and operating expenses attributable to similar units of its other projects, or other relevant factors. Limits such rent to the amount payable under current provisions of such Act and the maximum amount that is approved by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.

A joint resolution to consent to an amendment enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1984

Approves amendments enacted by the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 which: (1) reduce the blood quantum requirement for a spouse or child to succeed a Hawaiian homestead lessee's unexpired homestead interest; and (2) limit the Hawaiian Homes Commission's authority to designate a successor if a lessee dies without having designated a successor.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase certain dollar limitations under Veterans Administration housing programs, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1984

Increases the adapted housing benefit ceiling for veterans with specified permanent and total service-connected disabilities. Increases the maximum home loan guaranty available to eligible veterans generally and for the purchase of a manufactured home. Amends the national cemeteries and memorials provisions of Federal law to require that each grave marker in a national cemetery be upright.

A joint resolution to consent to an amendment enacted by the legislature of the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920.

United States · United States Congress · 8 May 1984

Approves amendments enacted by the State of Hawaii to the Hawaiian Homes Commission Act, 1920 which: (1) reduce the blood quantum requirement for a spouse or child to succeed a Hawaiian homestead lessee's unexpired homestead interest; and (2) limit the Hawaiian Homes Commission's authority to designate a successor if a lessee dies without having designated a successor.

A bill to require that the United States Postal Service provide mailboxes for certain residential public housing authority buildings.

United States · United States Congress · 2 May 1984

Requires the United States Postal Service to provide a mailbox for each public housing authority building that has 50 or more residential units.

A bill to amend the National Housing Act to extend the Federal crime insurance program.

United States · United States Congress · 26 April 1984

Amends the National Housing Act to extend the authority for the Federal crime insurance program through FY 1985.

A bill to amend section 1201 of the National Housing Act to extend the crime insurance program.

United States · United States Congress · 11 April 1984

Amends the National Housing Act to extend the authority for the Federal crime insurance program through FY 1985.

Urea Formaldehyde Foam Insulation Corrective Measures Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 April 1984

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 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny any residential energy tax credit for expenditures for the installation of urea formaldehyde foam insulation.

Rural Housing Assistance Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 3 April 1984

Rural Housing Assistance Act of 1984 - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish procedures to ensure that: (1) 40 percent of the dwelling units financed with Federal rural housing assistance are made available only to very low-income families or persons each fiscal year; and (2) the provision of such assistance to other families and persons is not delayed because of such percentage requirement. Repeals a requirement that at least 30 percent of the dwelling units financed with such assistance in each State be made available only to very low-income persons.

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 · 2 April 1984

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.

A bill to amend the Housing Act of 1949 to eliminate the requirement that a certain portion of dwelling units assisted under section 502 of such Act be available only for very low-income families or persons.

United States · United States Congress · 28 March 1984

Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to eliminate the requirement that a certain portion of the dwelling units financed with Federal rural housing assistance be available only for very low-income families or persons.

Rural Housing Assistance Improvement Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1984

Rural Housing Assistance Improvement Act of 1984 - Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to declare that specified provisions, requiring that a specified percentage of the dwelling units financed with rural housing assistance be available only for very low-income families or persons, shall not prohibit any Farmers Home Administration office from making any rural housing loan in a fiscal year if: (1) such office has satisfied such requirement with respect to assistance previously provided in such fiscal year; or (2) sufficient amounts of the funds available to such office for loans are reserved for loans only to very low-income families or persons so that such requirement would be satisfied if all such reserved amounts were used by the end of such fiscal year.

Multifamily Housing Preservation Act of 1984

United States · United States Congress · 27 March 1984

Multifamily Housing Preservation Act of 1984 - Title I: Multifamily Housing Preservation Loans - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide loans to owners of certain federally-assisted rental or cooperative housing projects for capital improvements required to maintain such projects as decent, safe, and sanitary housing and to maintain the low- and moderate-income character of such projects. Prohibits the Secretary from providing such a loan unless he or she determines that: (1) considering other resources available for the project, the loan is necessary for the project owner to make improvements to capital items that have failed or that are likely to seriously deteriorate or fail in the near future; (2) the project owner agrees to provide assistance equal to at least 20 percent of the estimated cost of the improvements (permits the Secretary to waive such requirement for private nonprofit corporations or associations); (3) the project owner agrees to maintain the low- and moderate-income character of the project for the term of the project mortgage; (4) the project managers meet competency and experience requirements prescribed by the Secretary and are approved by the Secretary; (5) the project is, or as a result of such improvements will be, structurally sound; (6) considering the other available resources, the loan will maintain the financial soundness of the project; (7) the project is operated according to a management improvement and operating plan that contains specified elements; (8) the reserve fund established by the project owner for capital improvements is insufficient not due to the owner's failure to comply with management standards prescribed by the Secretary; and (9) the loan will be less costly to the Government than other alternatives available for maintaining the low- and moderate-income character of the project. Directs the Secretary to give loan priority based on the extent to which: (1) capital improvements are immediately required; (2) a project serves low-income families; and (3) other suitable housing is unavailable for such families in the area of the project. Sets forth restrictions on the principal amount, term, and interest rate of such a loan. Permits the Secretary to provide more than one loan to a project. Authorizes the Secretary to take the following actions to minimize any increases in project rental payments that may occur as a result of loan expenses: (1) provide rental subsidies under the United States Housing Act of 1937 to project owners; (2) reduce the interest rate of the loan to a rate of not less than one percent; (3) increase the term of the loan to a term not exceeding the remaining term of of the project mortgage; and (4) increase the owner's contribution to not to exceed 30 percent of the estimated cost of the capital improvements. Establishes the Multifamily Housing Preservation Fund as a revolving fund in the Treasury to carry out this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Title II: Multifamily Housing Amendments - Amends the National Housing Act to eliminate a provision which allows the Secretary to accept the prepayment of the mortgage on a federally-assisted multifamily rental housing project upon determining that the needs of the families in such project could be met more efficiently and effectively through other types of Federal housing assistance. Amends the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978 to require the Secretary to manage and dispose of multifamily housing projects whose mortgages are held by, assigned to, or being foreclosed upon by the Secretary (in addition to the projects owned by the Secretary as currently provided) and to do so in such a manner that: (1) all units in multifamily housing projects that are formerly subsidized projects are preserved to be available to, and affordable by, low- and moderate-income families; (2) all occupied multifamily projects are maintained in decent, safe, and sanitary condition; (3) such projects are fully occupied; and (4) rental or cooperative housing is provided for the longest feasible period. Directs the Secretary, in order to meet management and disposal goals for projects acquired at foreclosure or after sale by the Secretary, to: (1) enter into 15-year rental subsidy contracts with project owners to assist all units that are occupied by eligible lower income families, all vacant units, and all units that become vacant; and (2) provide project owners with purchase-money mortgages on terms that will ensure that the project will remain available to, and affordable by, low- and moderate-income persons for at least 15 years. Amends the National Housing Act to direct the Secretary, when determining the amount to bid to acquire certain federally-insured multifamily housing projects, to act consistently with the goal of maintaining the availability of low- and moderate-income housing. Amends the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978 to require the Secretary to assure that: (1) tenants of federally-assisted housing projects for the elderly or handicapped have the same rights as tenants of troubled multifamily projects receiving operating assistance which shall include the right to receive notice and an opportunity to comment on any request by the project owner for the full release of security, the prepayment of a mortgage, or the transfer of physical assets, and any proposal by the Secretary to sell a mortgage securing the project; and (2) owners of any such project agree not to refuse to lease any vacant project unit to a prospective tenant solely because he or she holds a certificate of eligibility for a Federal rental subsidy. Prohibits the Secretary from providing operating assistance for a troubled multifamily housing project unless the project owner agrees to apply for sufficient Federal housing assistance to permit the owner to maintain the financial soundness and the low- and moderate-income character of the project. Declares that such agreement shall be binding for only as long as sufficient assistance is available and provided to the project.

A bill to terminate certain authority of the executive branch of the Government which is subject to congressional review unless that authority is approved by an enactment of the Congress.

United States · United States Congress · 22 March 1984

Terminates the authority of the Pennsylvania Avenue Development Corporation (formerly subject to congressional veto) relating to the preparation of a Pennsylvania Avenue Development Plan unless the exercise of that authority is approved by an enactment of Congress within 180 days of enactment of this Act.

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to increase the maximum amount of the Veterans' Administration's specially adapted housing assistance grants provided to certain severely, service-connected disabled veterans and the maximum amounts of Veterans' Adminstration home loan guaranties.

United States · United States Congress · 20 March 1984

Increases the adapted housing benefit ceiling for veterans with specified permanent and total service-connected disabilities. Amends the veterans' housing loan program to increase the maximum amounts the Veterans Administration may guarantee for an eligible veteran.