Housing

National Domestic Development Bank Act

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1977

National Domestic Development Bank Act - Establishes a National Domestic Development Bank to provide an alternative source of funds for community facilities and economic development. Outlines the special authority of the Bank to purchase obligations and make loans to finance construction, or reconstruction to energy efficient standards, of community facilities and public works. Provides for the establishment of a regional operating divisions of the Bank and for technical assistance in areas related to the Bank's activities. Provides for capitalization of the Bank and an audit report to Congress. Grants the Bank tax-exempt status, with specified limitations. Provides a partial tax exclusion for individuals for 50 percent of Bank dividends.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to allow a deduction for expenses incurred by a taxpayer in making repairs and improvements to his residence, and to allow the owner of rental housing to amortize at an accelerated rate the cost of rehabilitating or restoring such housing.

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 1977

Allows a tax deduction up to $750 for ordinary and necessary expenses incurred by a taxpayer under the Internal Revenue Code in making repairs and improvements to his residence during the taxable year. Allows the owner of rental housing to amortize at an accelerated rate (over a 60-month period) the cost of rehabilitating or restoring such housing. Authorizes the taxpayer to switch from such accelerated amortization to the regular depreciation deduction allowable under the Internal Revenue Code for property used in a trade or business or held for the production of income.

A bill to amend the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 for the purpose of making mobile home parks for the elderly and handicapped eligible for assistance under such act.

United States · United States Congress · 22 September 1977

Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to make mobile home parks for the low-income elderly and handicapped eligible for grants under such Act.

A bill to provide rental assistance under section 8 of the U.S. Housing Act of 1937 for owners of mobile homes who rent the real property on which their mobile homes are located.

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1977

Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make assistance payments for the purpose of aiding any lower-income family in making rental payments with respect to real property on which is located a mobile home owned by such family and utilized by such family as its principal place of residence.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 to provide for a 1-year extension of the depreciation rules relating to the rehabilitation of low-income housing.

United States · United States Congress · 15 September 1977

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to postpone from 1978 to 1980 the termination of the 60-month, straight line depreciation deduction for rehabilitating low-income rental housing.

Economics Opportunity Amendments

United States · United States Congress · 14 September 1977

Economic Opportunity Amendments - Extends the authorization for appropriations for the following programs under the Economic Opportunity Act: (1) demonstration community partnership agreements, (2) rural and urban community action programs, (3) special programs to combat rural poverty, (4) Headstart and Follow Through, (5) Community economic development, (6) Native American projects, (7) research and demonstration projects, and (9) evaluation programs. Extends the authorization for appropriations administration and coordination of programs under such Act. Sets a minimum size of 15 members for community action agencies and changes the maximum length of service for community representatives on community action boards from six to seven years. Provides for direct community action sponsorship of summer youth recreation program. Sets a permanent Federal/non-Federal funding ratio of 80/20 for community action agencies. Revises administrative authority within the Community Services Administration. Phases out the National Advisory Council. Abolishes the Intergovernmental Advisory Council on Community Services. Authorizes the making or guaranteeing of loans to Community Action Agencies and eligible community-based organizations for business, housing, and community development projects. Repeals authorization for an environmental action program, day care projects, and specified other activities under the Economic Opportunity Act. Revokes authorization for assistance under the Emergency Conservation Service's program for winterization of old or substandard dwellings, improved space conditioning, and insulation.

A bill to amend section 242 of the National Housing Act to eliminate the present exclusion from the hospital mortgage insurance program of hospitals which primarily serve patients with drug and alcoholic conditions of mental disorders.

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1977

Amends the National Housing Act to eliminate the present exclusion from hospital mortgage insurance programs of hospitals which primarily serve patients with drug and alcoholic conditions or mental disorders.

Individual Housing Account Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977

Individual Housing Account Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow an individual who does not own and has never owned a principal residence an income tax credit for 20 percent of the amounts paid in cash to an individual housing account, up to a maximum credit of $500 annually and $2,000 in a lifetime. Makes such accounts tax exempt.

A bill to provide that social security benefit increases occurring after May 1977 shall not be considered as income or resources for the purposes of determining the eligibility for or amount of assistance which any individual or family is provided under certain Federal housing laws.

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977

Prohibits the consideration of any cost of living increase of Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits after May 1977 for purposes of determining the eligibility for or amount of assistance which any individual or family is provided under specified Federal housing programs.

A bill to discourage speculation in the buying and selling of certain residential structures by requiring disclosure date of purchase and the purchase price paid by the seller with respect to such residential structure.

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977

Prohibits any person who makes a federally related mortgage loan to make a commitment to make such a loan for the purchase of a residence on which both the construction and sales transaction has been completed within less than 12 months prior to the date of such commitment, unless the seller has confirmed that disclosure of the date of his purchase and the purchase price paid by the seller with respect to such residence has been made in writing to the buyer.

A bill to provide that any community-based organization which desires to receive any federal financial assistance shall comply with membership and democratic selection requirements established in the Community Services Act of 1974.

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977

Requires any community-based organization (defined as an organization which receives and administers Federal funds for the benefit of area residents) which desires to receive Federal financial assistance to certify to the head of the Federal agency furnishing such assistance that such organization will comply with membership and democratic selection requirement established by the Community Services Act of 1974. Sets forth procedures to enforce such compliance.

A bill to amend Section 167(k) of the Internal Revenue Code to promote the rehabilitation of housing for families with low income.

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to postpone from 1978 to 1982 the termination of the 60 month, straight line depreciation deduction for rehabilitated low-income rental housing.

Young Families Housing Act

United States · United States Congress · 5 August 1977

Young Families' Housing Act - Graduated Payment Mortgage Insurance Act - Amends the National Housing Act to permit the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure, on a regular basis, mortgages and loans with provisions for varying rates of amortization corresponding to anticipated variations in family income. Sets a percentage limit on the mortgage value ratio of mortgages which will be insurable under this Act. Prescribes eligibility requirements for such insurance. States that mortgages or loans insured pursuant to this Act shall not be subject to State usury laws in most cases. Individual Housing Account Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction for amounts paid in cash into an individual housing account. Defines the term "individual housing account" for the purposes of this Act. Limits annual tax deductions to $2,500 and lifetime deductions to $10,000. Makes provisions for tax treatment upon distribution of such accounts. Exempts individual housing accounts from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code.

Resolution authorizing supplemental expenditures by the Committee on Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs for inquiries and investigations.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1977

Amends Senate Resolution 164, 95th Congress, by authorizing the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs to make expenditures, not to exceed $670,000, from the contingent fund of the Senate, for hearings and investigations.

A bill to amend title IV of the National Housing Act to require an affirmative vote of the shareholders of an insured institution owning at least two-thirds of its voting stock or voting power before the Federal Home Loan Bank Board may approve the acquisition of control of the insured institution by any savings and loan holding company or any other company.

United States · United States Congress · 4 August 1977

Amends the National Housing Act to require an affirmative vote of the shareholders of an insured institution owning at least two-thirds of its voting stock or voting power before the Federal Home Loan Bank Board may approve the acquisition of control of such institution by any savings and loan holding company or any other company.

Public Housing Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1977

Public Housing Security Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to monitor the planning and implementation of public housing construction, rehabilitation, or modernization projects to assure that crime prevention is taken into account in the design of such housing. Directs the Secretary to make funds available for citizen crime prevention programs.

Joint resolution to provide for a temporary extension of certain Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance and related authorities and of the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 28 July 1977

Amends the National Housing Act to extend specified Federal Housing Administration insurance programs including the following: (1) general insurance authorization; (2) housing for moderate-income and displaced families; (3) coinsurance of mortgages; and (4) group practice facilities and medical practice facilities. Extends the authority of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to grant flexible interest rates for specified mortgage insurance programs. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act to extend the national flood insurance program until September 30, 1977. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend specified rural housing programs including the Rural Housing Insurance Fund and the mutual or self-help housing programs.

National Domestic Development Bank Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 July 1977

National Domestic Development Bank Act - Establishes a National Domestic Development Bank to provide an alternative source of funds for community facilities and economic development. Outlines the special authority of the Bank to purchase obligations and make loans to finance construction, or reconstruction to energy efficient standards, of community facilities and public works. Provides for the establishment of a regional operating divisions of the Bank and for technical assistance in areas related to the Bank's activities. Provides for capitalization of the Bank and an audit report to Congress. Grants the Bank tax-exempt status, with specified limitations. Provides a partial tax exclusion for individuals for 50 percent of Bank dividends.

A bill to amend the Local Public Works Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to authorize funds for certain smaller cities and townships.

United States · United States Congress · 26 July 1977

Amends the Local Public Works and Capital Development and Investment Act of 1976 to authorize the Secretary of Commerce to make grants for local public works projects to any city or township with a population of 50,000 or less which is located in a county or labor market area which contains a city of more than 50,000 people. Provides for the allocation of grants to qualifying cities and townships.

A bill to amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act and title V of the Housing Act of 1949 to authorize Federal assistance under such Acts with respect to the installation of solar heating and cooling devices in residential and farm structures.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1977

Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act and the Housing Act of 1949 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to make, insure, and guarantee loans for the acquisition and installation of solar heating and cooling devices in residential and farm structures.

A bill to prohibit discrimination by federally insured depository institutions in the making of mortgage loans on account of the geographical locations of real property upon which such loans are secured.

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 1977

Prohibits discrimination by federally insured depository institutions in the making of mortgage loans on account of the geographical location of real property upon which such loans are secured.

A bill to amend the National Housing Act to provide for the insurance of graduated payment mortgages.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 1977

Young Families' Housing Act - Graduated Payment Mortgage Insurance Act - Amends the National Housing Act to permit the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure, on a regular basis, mortgages and loans with provisions for varying rates of amortization corresponding to anticipated variations in family income. Sets a percentage limit on the mortgage value ratio of mortgages which will be insurable under this Act. Prescribes eligibility requirements for such insurance. States that mortgages or loans insured pursuant to this Act shall not be subject to State usury laws in most cases. Individual Housing Account Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction for amounts paid in cash into an individual housing account. Defines the term "individual housing account" for the purposes of this Act. Limits annual tax deductions to $2,500 and lifetime deductions to $10,000. Makes provisions for tax treatment upon distribution of such accounts. Exempts individual housing accounts from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code.

A bill to amend the National Housing Act to provide for the insurance of graduated payment mortgages.

United States · United States Congress · 14 July 1977

Young Families' Housing Act - Graduated Payment Mortgage Insurance Act - Amends the National Housing Act to permit the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure, on a regular basis, mortgages and loans with provisions for varying rates of amortization corresponding to anticipated variations in family income. Sets a percentage limit on the mortgage value ratio of mortgages which will be insurable under this Act. Prescribes eligibility requirements for such insurance. States that mortgages or loans insured pursuant to this Act shall not be subject to State usury laws in most cases. Individual Housing Account Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction for amounts paid in cash into an individual housing account. Defines the term "individual housing account" for the purposes of this Act. Limits annual tax deductions to $2,500 and lifetime deductions to $10,000. Makes provisions for tax treatment upon distribution of such accounts. Exempts individual housing accounts from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code.

Young Families Housing Act

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1977

Young Families' Housing Act - Graduated Payment Mortgage Insurance Act - Amends the National Housing Act to permit the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure, on a regular basis, mortgages and loans with provisions for varying rates of amortization corresponding to anticipated variations in family income. Sets a percentage limit on the mortgage value ratio of mortgages which will be insurable under this Act. Prescribes eligibility requirements for such insurance. States that mortgages or loans insured pursuant to this Act shall not be subject to State usury laws in most cases. Individual Housing Account Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction for amounts paid in cash into an individual housing account. Defines the term "individual housing account" for the purposes of this Act. Limits annual tax deductions to $2,500 and lifetime deductions to $10,000. Makes provisions for tax treatment upon distribution of such accounts. Exempts individual housing accounts from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code.

Concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress that the Federal Home Loan Bank Board should authorize the use of a wide variety of mortgage instruments.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1977

Declares it the sense of Congress that the Federal Home Loan Bank Board should adopt regulations permitting Federal savings and loan associations to offer flexible mortgage instruments in states where State-chartered savings and loan associations are permitted to offer such types of mortgages and permits the Board to authorize a similar program in other States. Requires the Board to consider consumer safeguards, the existing competitive environment and the needs of Federal savings and loan associations before adopting such regulations.

Public Housing Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 11 July 1977

Public Housing Security Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to monitor the planning and implementation of public housing construction, rehabilitation, or modernization projects to assure that crime prevention is taken into account in the design of such housing. Directs the Secretary to make funds available for citizen crime prevention programs.

projet de loi relatif à la responsabilité et à l'assurance dans le domaine de la construction

France · Senate · 30 June 1977

A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide for the payment of a special housing allowance to each recipient of supplemental security income benefits whose housing expenses exceed an amount equal to 25 percent of his or her income, so as to reduce such expenses to that amount.

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1977

Amends Title XVI (Supplemental Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled) to require the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to pay a special housing allowance to each eligible individual whose housing expenses exceed 25 percent of income or $1,200 a year, whichever is less.

A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide for the payment of a special housing allowance to each recipient of supplemental security income benefits whose housing expenses exceed an amount equal to 25 percent of his or her income, so as to reduce such expenses to that amount.

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1977

Amends Title XVI (Supplemental Income for the Aged, Blind, and Disabled) to require the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to pay a special housing allowance to each eligible individual whose housing expenses exceed 25 percent of income or $1,200 a year, whichever is less.

A bill to establish under the direction of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development a State-administered program providing financial assistance to individuals and families for the purpose of purchasing and installing solar heating (or combined solar heating and cooling) equipment.

United States · United States Congress · 30 June 1977

Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, acting through the States, to make loans to homeowners to assist them in purchasing and installing qualified solar heating and cooling equipment. Describes the financial assistance available under this Act. Sets forth the formula for the allocation of appropriated funds to the States. Directs the Secretary to disseminate information concerning recommended standards and types of qualified solar heating or solar and cooling equipment appropriate for use in residential structures. Imposes criminal penalties for making false or misleading statements in attempting to obtain loans under this Act.

A bill to provide low-interest construction and mortgage loans for low-and medium-priced residential housing where members banks of the Federal Reserve System wish to be paid interest on their funds on reserve in exchange for furnishing said low-interest loans, and to permit non-member banks, savings and loan associations and certain other financial institutions to participate by offering deferred-interest loans by amending the Federal Reserve Act.

United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1977

Amends the Federal Reserve Act to provide low-interest construction and mortgage loans for low- and medium-priced housing by permitting member banks of the Federal Reserve System to elect to be paid interest on their funds on reserve in exchange for furnishing such loans. Permits nonmember banks, savings and loan associations, and other financial institutions to offer deferred-interest loans for low- and medium-priced housing.

Indian and Alaska Native Housing and Community Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1977

Indian and Alaska Native Housing and Community Development Act - Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to create, in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, an Office of Indian and Alaska Native Programs, through which the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall administer all departmental programs relating to Indian and Alaska Native housing and community affairs.

National Weatherization Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1977

National Weatherization Act - Title I: Utility Program - Amends the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to promote the voluntary submission by a State to the Administrator of the Federal Energy Administration of a residential energy conservation plan for utilities in such State. Requires such plan to direct utilities to implement a program informing residential customers of suggested measures for saving home heating and cooling costs. Permits the Administrator to require a regulated or unregulated utility in a State to offer such program upon the Administrator's determination that such State has not offered such plan for approval or implemented such plan. Title II: Weatherization Grants for the Benefit of Low-Income Families - Amends the Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings Act of 1976 to permit a raise in the eligible income level for weatherization grants to low-income families. Expands the definition of the term "weatherization materials" in such Act to include additional devices and technologies. Limits the amount of financial assistance available under such Act that may be spent on weatherization materials and specified accompanying costs. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to conduct a weatherization program financing the installation of weatherization materials in farm residences occupied by low-income people. Title III: Secondary Financing and Loan Insurance for Energy Conserving Improvements - Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act to direct the Federal National Mortgage Association to purchase loans insured under the National Housing Act and made to low- and moderate-income families for the installation of energy conserving improvements in residences owned by such families. Permits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure a loan for the installation of energy conserving improvements. Specifies the eligibility conditions of such loan. Allows the Government National Mortgage Association to have standby authority to purchase loans for energy-conserving improvements. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Permits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to enter into annual contributions contracts for low-income projects to finance the installation of energy- conserving improvements. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to promote the use of energy saving techniques through minimum property standards established for new rural residential housing assisted under the Housing Act of 1949. Amends the National Housing Act to permit specified increased amounts of assistance if such increase results from increased cost of a residence or project due to the installation of a solar energy system. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to conduct a study for determining the necessity of a mandatory Federal requirement that all residential dwelling units meet energy efficient standards.

Indian and Alaska Native Housing and Community Development Act

United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1977

Indian and Alaska, Native Housing and Community Development Act - Creates, in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, an Office of Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, through which the Secretary of HUD shall carry out functions relating to Indian and Alaska Native Housing and Community Development. Creates the Office of Assistant Secretary for Indian and Alaska Native Affairs. Directs the Assistant Secretary to submit certain reports to Congress, and conduct an annual conference on Indian and Alaska Native Housing.

Joint resolution to provide for a temporary extension of certain Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance and related authorities and of the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1977

Amends the National Housing Act to extend specified Federal Housing Administration insurance programs including the following: (1) general insurance authorization; (2) housing for moderate-income and displaced families; (3) coinsurance of mortgages; and (4) group practice facilities and medical practice facilities. Extends the authority of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to grant flexible interest rates for specified mortgage insurance programs. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act to extend the national flood insurance program until July 31, 1977. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend specified rural housing programs including the Rural Housing Insurance Fund and the mutual or self-help housing programs.

Verlängerung der Fünfjahresfrist nach dem Gesetz über Gebührenbefreiungen beim Wohnungsbau vom 30. Mai 1953 (G-SIG: 00042130)

Germany · German Bundestag · 16 June 1977

Community Restoration Act

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1977

Community Restoration Act - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to local governments for the purpose of funding qualified nonprofit neighborhood organizations engaged in activities designed to improve housing and prevent neighborhood deterioration. Limits to $50,000 any grant made by a unit of general local government to any organization in any fiscal year. Directs the Secretary to oversee the auditing and accounting of all moneys received and spent by units of local government and community organizations.

A bill to amend title VIII of the act commonly called the Civil Rights Act of 1968 with respect to the awarding of attorney's fees and the authority of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to initiate a Civil action to enforce the provisions of such title.

United States · United States Congress · 14 June 1977

Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to allow the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development to initiate civil actions to enforce the provisions of such Act. Extends from 30 to 60 days the period during which no civil suits may be initiated and the Secretary must make efforts to obtain voluntary compliance with such Act. Permits courts to award attorneys' fees to prevailing plaintiffs without regard to his financial ability to assume such fees.

A bill to amend title IV of the National Housing Act to require an affirmative vote of the shareholders of an insured institution owning at least two-thirds of its voting stock or voting power before the Federal Home Loan Bank Board may approve the acquisition of control of the insured institution by any savings and loan holding company or any other company.

United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1977

Amends the National Housing Act to require an affirmative vote of the shareholders of an insured institution owning at least two-thirds of its voting stock or voting power before the Federal Home Loan Bank Board may approve the acquisition of control of such institution by any savings and loan holding company or any other company.

Urban Trees Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 June 1977

Urban Trees Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants, on a matching basis, to the States, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands and Guam in order to provide financial assistance to urban areas for arboriculture programs. Defines "arboriculture" as the planting, growing, maintenance, and protection of trees and shrubs. Authorizes appropriations of up to $10,000,000 for fiscal year 1978 to carry out such grant program. Requires that grants under this Act be made in accordance with an urban arboriculture plan for the selection, planting, and maintenance of trees agreed upon in advance by the Secretary and the State forester or other appropriate official. Authorizes the Secretary to provide technical assistance to urban areas for arboriculture programs under this Act.

Förderung des Eigenheimbaus im Kreis Aachen und dem übrigen Nordrhein-Westfalen im Jahr 1977 sowie Anteil der Eigenheime und Eigentumswohnungen am gesamten Wohnungsbau (G-SIG: 00042019)

Germany · German Bundestag · 10 June 1977

A bill to amend the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act.

United States · United States Congress · 9 June 1977

Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to prohibit the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation from issuing or applying rules or regulations which have the effect of excluding mortgagees approved by the Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development for participation in specified mortgage insurance programs from the servicing of mortgages sold to the Corporation.

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States Code to assist veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability due to the loss or loss of use of one upper and one lower extremity to acquire specially adapted housing.

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1977

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to assist in acquiring specially adapted housing for those veterans who have a permanent and total service-connected disability due to the loss, or loss of use, of one upper and one lower extremity, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair.

A bill to establish under the direction of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development a State-administered program providing financial assistance to individuals and families for the purpose of purchasing and installing solar heating (or combined solar heating and cooling) equipment.

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1977

Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, acting through the States, to make loans to homeowners to assist them in purchasing and installing qualified solar heating and cooling equipment. Describes the financial assistance available under this Act. Sets forth the formula for the allocation of appropriated funds to the States. Directs the Secretary to disseminate information concerning recommended standards and types of qualified solar heating or solar and cooling equipment appropriate for use in residential structures. Imposes criminal penalties for making false or misleading statements in attempting to obtain loans under this Act.

A bill to amend title 38 of the United States code to assist veterans with a permanent and total service-connected disability due to the loss or loss of use of one upper and one lower extremity to acquire specially adapted housing.

United States · United States Congress · 8 June 1977

Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to assist in acquiring specially adapted housing for those veterans who have a permanent and total service-connected disability due to the loss, or loss of use, of one upper and one lower extremity, such as to preclude locomotion without the aid of braces, crutches, canes, or a wheelchair.

A bill to amend the U. S. Housing Act of 1937 to provide that medicare taxes and premiums paid by any family assisted under such Act may not be included in the income of such family for the purpose of determining the eligibility of such family for assistance under such Act and the amount of such assistance.

United States · United States Congress · 6 June 1977

Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to exclude from income, Medicare taxes and premiums paid for hospital insurance benefits for individuals not eligible for Medicare insurance for purposes of determining eligibility for and the amount of assistance of any family under the low-income housing program.

A bill to amend section 501(e) d of the Housing Act of 1949 for the purpose of requiring the Secretary of Agriculture to establish escrow accounts in order to assist persons receiving rural housing loans under such act.

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1977

Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to provide for the establishment of escrow accounts for taxes and insurance by borrowers for farm housing.

A bill to amend section 222 of the National Housing Act.

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1977

Amends the National Housing Act to make insurance available under the existing program of mortgage insurance for servicemen only to servicemen whose household income does not exceed 95 percent of the median household income for the area in which the serviceman is seeking housing, unless the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development raises or lowers such ceiling based on his findings that a variation is necessary because of prevailing levels of construction costs or other factors.

Young Families Housing Act

United States · United States Congress · 3 June 1977

Young Families' Housing Act - Graduated Payment Mortgage Insurance Act - Amends the National Housing Act to permit the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure, on a regular basis, mortgages and loans with provisions for varying rates of amortization corresponding to anticipated variations in family income. Sets a percentage limit on the mortgage value ratio of mortgages which will be insurable under this Act. Prescribes eligibility requirements for such insurance. States that mortgages or loans insured pursuant to this Act shall not be subject to State usury laws in most cases. Individual Housing Account Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow a deduction for amounts paid in cash into an individual housing account. Defines the term "individual housing account" for the purposes of this Act. Limits annual tax deductions to $2,500 and lifetime deductions to $10,000. Makes provisions for tax treatment upon distribution of such accounts. Exempts individual housing accounts from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code.

Department of Housing and Urban Development—Independent Agencies Appropriation Act, 1978

United States · United States Congress · 2 June 1977

Department of Housing and Urban Development - Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1978 - Title I: Department of Housing And Urban Development - Makes the following appropriations for fiscal year 1978: (1) Housing Programs: (a) for annual contributions for assisted housing, (b) for housing for the elderly or handicapped, (c) for housing payments (appropriation to liquidate contract authority), (d) for payments for operation of low-income housing projects, and (e) for the Federal Housing Administration Fund; (2) Government National Mortgage Association: for payment of participation sales insufficiencies; (3) Community Planning and Development: (a) for community development grants, (b) for urban development action grants, (c) for comprehensive planning grants; (4) Federal Insurance Administration: for flood insurance; (5) Neighborhoods, Voluntary Associations and Consumer Protection: for housing counseling assistance; (6) Policy Development and Research; (7) Management and Administration: (a) for Salaries and expenses, Department of Housing and Urban Development, (b) for Federal Housing Administration funds by transfer; and (8) Funds Appropriated to the President: Federal Disaster Assistance Administration (disaster relief). Title II: Independent Agencies - Makes appropriations for fiscal year 1978 to the following: American Battle Monuments Commission, Consumer Product Safety Commission, Cemeterial expenses, Army, Environmental Protection Agency, Council on Environmental Quality, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Consumer Information Center, Office of Consumer Affairs, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institute of Building Sciences, National Science Foundation, Selective Service System, Treasury Department, and Veterans' Administration. Title III: Corporations - Appropriates funds for fiscal year 1978 within the Federal Home Loan Bank Board to the following: for the limitation on the administrative expenses; for the limitation on nonadministrative expenses; and for the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. Title IV: General Provisions - Sets forth limitations on appropriations including those for travel expenses which shall be limited to budget estimates without express authorization to the contrary.