Housing

22 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the progress made to date with regard to the details of the agreement reached with the trade unions and employer organisations regarding the building of 10,000 affordable houses; when the scheme will start; the time-span within which the 10,000 houses will be built; the company by which they will be built; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23596/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

22 Mr. Howlin asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the progress made to date with regard to the details of the agreement reached with the trade unions and employer organisations regarding the building of 10,000 affordable houses; when the scheme will start; the time-span within which the 10,000 houses will be built; the company by which they will be built; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23596/03]

189 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to tackle the housing problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23776/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

189 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the plans he has to tackle the housing problem; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23776/03]

44 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the steps he plans to take to bring house prices under control having regard to the fact that prices for new and second hand houses have continued to rise at a rate well above the rate of inflation, and that the average price of a new house in Dublin has trebled since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23570/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

44 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the steps he plans to take to bring house prices under control having regard to the fact that prices for new and second hand houses have continued to rise at a rate well above the rate of inflation, and that the average price of a new house in Dublin has trebled since 1997; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23570/03]

40 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, while house prices have continued to spiral, the cost of building materials has increased by just 0.6% in the past 12 months; the steps being taken to ensure that builders or developers are not profiteering at the expense of house buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23571/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

40 Mr. Broughan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, while house prices have continued to spiral, the cost of building materials has increased by just 0.6% in the past 12 months; the steps being taken to ensure that builders or developers are not profiteering at the expense of house buyers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23571/03]

8 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the action he proposes to take to address the increasingly urgent issue of the housing situation, with particular reference to first time home seekers on a county by county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23640/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

8 Mr. Durkan asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the action he proposes to take to address the increasingly urgent issue of the housing situation, with particular reference to first time home seekers on a county by county basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23640/03]

7 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government when he expects to receive the results of the research he has commissioned into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long-term market stability; the person from whom the research has been commissioned; if the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23619/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

7 Dr. Upton asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government when he expects to receive the results of the research he has commissioned into the ownership and control of building land in certain development areas, particularly Dublin, to determine whether current practices are retarding the overall delivery of building land or impeding long-term market stability; the person from whom the research has been commissioned; if the results of the research will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23619/03]

57 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the proportion of new or existing local authority lettings which have been allocated to people in emergency accommodation throughout the country in the three year period since this commitment was made in Homelessness - An Integrated Strategy; the alterations which have been made in the schemes of letting priority approved by each housing authority under section 11 of the Housing Act 1988; the way in which these reflect the housing needs of people who are homeless as directed in section 9 of the Housing Act 1988, in view of the 2002 housing need assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23533/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

57 Mr. Crowe asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the proportion of new or existing local authority lettings which have been allocated to people in emergency accommodation throughout the country in the three year period since this commitment was made in Homelessness - An Integrated Strategy; the alterations which have been made in the schemes of letting priority approved by each housing authority under section 11 of the Housing Act 1988; the way in which these reflect the housing needs of people who are homeless as directed in section 9 of the Housing Act 1988, in view of the 2002 housing need assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23533/03]

6 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the proportion of new or existing local authority lettings which have been allocated to people in emergency accommodation throughout the country in the three year period since this commitment was made in Homelessness - An Integrated Strategy; the alterations which have been made in the schemes of letting priority approved by each housing authority under section 11 of the Housing Act 1988; the way in which these reflect the housing needs of people who are homeless as directed in section 9 of the Housing Act 1988 in view of the 2002 housing need assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23474/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

6 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the proportion of new or existing local authority lettings which have been allocated to people in emergency accommodation throughout the country in the three year period since this commitment was made in Homelessness - An Integrated Strategy; the alterations which have been made in the schemes of letting priority approved by each housing authority under section 11 of the Housing Act 1988; the way in which these reflect the housing needs of people who are homeless as directed in section 9 of the Housing Act 1988 in view of the 2002 housing need assessment; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23474/03]

4 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government his plans to appoint a commission to examine the issue of once-off rural housing. [23691/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

4 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government his plans to appoint a commission to examine the issue of once-off rural housing. [23691/03]

2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the legislative proposals he has to amend the planning and development Acts, especially in relation to the issue of one-off housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23692/03]

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 16 October 2003

2 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment Heritage and Local Government the legislative proposals he has to amend the planning and development Acts, especially in relation to the issue of one-off housing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23692/03]

Save Our Homes Act

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 2003

Save Our Homes Act - Amends the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 to: (1) require itemization and disclosure of the annual percentage rate of mortgage loans and other loans secured by residential real property originated by the lending institution, including the amount of fees and points imposed in connection with loan origination, grouped according to census tract, income level, racial characteristics, age, and gender; and (2) prohibit regulatory exemptions of depository institutions from such reporting requirements. Amends the Truth in Lending Act to: (1) set forth annual percentage rates that define a high-cost mortgage and related points and fees in order to apply high-cost loan protections to home purchase loans; (2) treat certain mortgage broker intermediaries as creditors covered by the Act; (3) subject a creditor to liability for mortgage broker violations of the Act; and (4) prohibit specified provisions and clauses in a high-cost mortgage. Declares unenforceable under both Federal and State law a high-cost mortgage document in which blanks are left to be filled in after the contract is signed. Prescribes requirements for conforming home loans. Prohibits creditors and mortgage brokers from directly or indirectly coercing, intimidating, or withholding compensation from an appraiser in order to influence the appraiser's independent judgment with respect to the value of real estate to be covered by a conforming home loan. Establishes criminal and civil penalties for violation of such prohibition. Excludes from participation in mortgage-backed security pools high-cost or conforming home loans in violation of this Act. Prescribes a formula for determining an alternative maximum amount of civil liability for credit or mortgage broker violations involving high-cost mortgages and conforming loans.

Logement : pour un retour à l'équilibre

France · Senate · 15 October 2003

Le logement locatif privé

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004

United States · United States Congress · 14 October 2003

Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense and for the Reconstruction of Iraq and Afghanistan, 2004 - Makes emergency supplemental appropriations for FY 2004 for military and foreign affairs operations concerning Iraq and Afghanistan, including for Iraqi relief and reconstruction. Makes appropriations to the Department of Defense (DOD) for: (1) military personnel; (2) operation and maintenance (O&M); (3) overseas humanitarian, disaster, and civic aid; (4) the Iraq Freedom Fund; (5) procurement; (6) research, development, test and evaluation; (7) Defense Working Capital Funds and the National Defense Sealift Fund; (8) the Defense Health Program; (9) drug interdiction and counter-drug activities related to Afghanistan; and (10) the Intelligence Community Management Account. Allows DOD O&M funds to be used to: (1) provide logistical support to coalition forces supporting military and stability operations in Iraq; and (2) enhance the capability of the New Iraqi Army and the Afghan National Army to combat terrorism and support U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Appropriates funds to DOD to be used only for recovery and repair of damage due to natural disasters, including Hurricane Isabel. Earmarks specified O&M funds for the Commander's Emergency Response Program (urgent Iraqi humanitarian relief). Makes appropriations for: (1) the Department of Homeland Security for the Coast Guard for costs related to Hurricane Isabel damage; (2) military construction; and (3) military family housing O&M. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to use O&M funds for military construction projects in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom or the Global War on Terrorism. Makes appropriations for: (1) Department of Justice for general legal activities; (2) diplomatic and consular programs and emergencies in the diplomatic consular service; (3) embassy security, construction, and maintenance; (4) contributions for international peacekeeping activities; (5) international broadcasting operations; (6) the United States Agency for International Development; (7) the Economic Support Fund; (8) international disaster and famine assistance; (9) international narcotics control and law enforcement; (10) nonproliferation, anti-terrorism, demining, and related programs; (11) the Foreign Military Financing Program; and (12) peacekeeping operations to support the global war on terrorism. Makes appropriations for: (1) the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund for security, relief, rehabilitation, and reconstruction in Iraq; and (2) the Coalition Provisional Authority in Iraq. Requires: (1) public disclosure of noncompetitive contracting for the reconstruction of infrastructure in Iraq; (2) monthly reports from the Coalition Provisional Authority on Iraqi oil production and revenues; and (3) quarterly reports from the President on military operations and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Border Economic Recovery Act for Health and the Environment

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2003

Border Economic Recovery Act for Health and the Environment - Amends the United States-Mexico Border Health Commission Act to authorize appropriations. Amends the Balanced Budget Act of 1997 with respect to funding for State-furnished emergency health services for undocumented aliens in the United States-Mexico border area ("border area"). Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966, with respect to the special supplemental nutrition program, to require the Secretary of Agriculture to utilize partnerships for increased coordination of food and nutrition assistance for residents of colonias in the border area. Amends the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to increase funding for grants and loans for water and waste facilities in communities whose residents face significant health risks. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to make grants to selected colleges in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas to provide community resource centers to serve colonias. Amends the Public Health Service Act with respect to funding of: (1) tuberculosis prevention activities in the border area; and (2) interdisciplinary, community-based linkages and centers addressing unmet health care needs in such area and in the State of Florida. Authorizes funding for the Border Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies (concerning youth substance abuse prevention in the border area). Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make awards of grants or cooperative agreements to: (1) conduct cancer screenings in the border area and report diagnosis information to the appropriate State cancer registry; (2) expand a diabetes study; and (3) support community-based sexually transmitted disease control programs. Provides funding for the Department of HUD's Healthy Homes Initiative, reserving specified amounts for border area activities. Provides funding for: (1) the Materials Corridor Partnership Initiative; (2) the Southwest Center for Environmental Research and Policy; (3) environmental infrastructure projects carried out by the International Boundary and Water Commission (and requires a long-range water supply strategic plan); (4) the U.S. contribution to the Commission for Environmental Cooperation; (5) innovative water conservation programs; (6) the International Consortium for the Environment established at Brooks Air Force Base; (7) the Border Environmental Cooperation Commission for environmental infrastructure projects; and (8) grants for high-priority projects carried out through the North American Development Bank's Border Environmental Infrastructure Fund.

To amend subtitle IV of title 40, United States Code, regarding county additions to the Appalachian region.

United States · United States Congress · 8 October 2003

Adds the Tennessee counties of Hickman, Perry, and Wayne to the definition of "Appalachian region" for purposes of Appalachian regional development efforts under current law.

FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 2003

FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act of 2003 - Amends the National Housing Act to increase high-cost area and project-based additional mortgage loan limits for Federal Housing Administration (FHA)-insured mortgages for: (1) rental housing; (2) cooperative housing; (3) rehabilitation and neighborhood conservation housing; (4) moderate income and displaced family housing; (5) housing for the elderly; and (6) condominiums. Increases: (1) "amount per space" rental housing mortgage limits; and (2) certain cooperative housing mortgage limits.

Community Economic Development Expertise Enhancement Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 3 October 2003

Community Economic Development Expertise Enhancement Act of 2003 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to increase the capacity and expertise of qualifying community-based economic development organizations. Directs the Secretary to: (1) conduct an assessment of such organizations' capability needs; and (2) establish the Advisory Council on Community Economic Development. Directs the President to include with each annual budget request a report regarding Federal financial support for community economic development.

Elderly Housing Plus Health Support Demonstration Act

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 2003

Elderly Housing Plus Health Support Demonstration Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out an elderly housing plus health support demonstration program to provide elderly and disabled families in public housing with supportive and congregate services, and housing rehabilitation. Sets forth public housing authority (PHA) selection provisions. Authorizes appropriations for capital improvements. Directs the Secretary to provide PHA grants under the Housing Act of 1937 for service coordinator and congregate services.

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members of the Armed Forces serving in combat zones in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom or Operation Enduring Freedom should cover all travel and transportation costs necessary to return members of the Armed Forces granted such leave to their homes located throughout the United States.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 2003

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Rest and Recuperation Leave program for members of the armed forces serving in combat zones in support of Operations Iraqi Freedom or Enduring Freedom should cover all travel and transportation costs necessary to return members granted leave to their homes. (Currently, such program covers transportation to only an approved point of debarkation in the United States.)

Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight Modernization Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2003

Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight Modernization Act of 2003 - Amends the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Safety and Soundness Act of 1992 to establish in the Department of the Treasury the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Supervision. Transfers to the Director of such Office supervisory and regulatory authority over specified government sponsored enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) from the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and from the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Prohibits merger or consolidation of such Office or its functions. Requires: (1) the Director to ensure that the enterprises operate in a financially safe manner and remain adequately capitalized; and (2) that each enterprise have prior approval of the Director before implementing a new program. Sets forth operating, administrative, and regulatory provisions of the Director, including provisions respecting: (1) assessment authority; (2) nonmortgage-related assets; (3) minimum and critical capital levels; (4) risk-based capital test; (5) capital classifications and undercapitalized enterprises; (6) enforcement actions and penalties; (7) public disclosures; and (8) reporting. Amends the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to make the Secretary of the Treasury a member of the Federal Housing Finance Board in lieu of the Secretary. Sets forth certain retained authorities of the Secretary. Abolishes the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight. Sets forth related transfer of personnel and facility and property provisions.

District of Columbia Personal Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 2003

District of Columbia Personal Protection Act - Amends the District of Columbia Code to provide that the D.C. Council's regulatory authority regarding firearms, explosives, and weapons in the District shall not be construed to permit the Council, the Mayor, or any governmental or regulatory authority of the District to prohibit, constructively prohibit, or unduly burden the ability of persons otherwise permitted to possess firearms under Federal law from acquiring, possessing in their homes or businesses, or using for sporting, self-protection or other lawful purposes, any firearm neither prohibited by Federal law nor regulated by the National Firearms Act. Denies the District any authority to enact laws or regulations that discourage or eliminate the private ownership or use of firearms. Amends the Firearms Control Regulations Act of 1975 to repeal the definition of a machine gun as any firearm which shoots, is designed to shoot, or can be readily converted or restored to shoot semiautomatically, more than 12 shots without manual reloading. (Thus repeals the ban on semiautomatic weapons.) Repeals the District's: (1) registration requirement for possession of firearms; (2) prohibition on registration of pistols (handguns); (3) prohibition on possession of handgun ammunition; (4) requirement that, under certain conditions, firearms in the possession of certain individuals must be kept unloaded, disassembled, or with the trigger locked; (5) related firearm registration requirements such as applicant qualifications and filing deadline. Maintains the current ban on the possession and control of a sawed-off shotgun, machine gun, or short-barreled rifle. Eliminates criminal penalties for possessing an unregistered firearm. Amends Federal law to eliminate criminal penalties for carrying a pistol whether loaded or unloaded in one's dwelling house, place of business, or on land possessed by such person.

FHA Energy Efficiency Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2003

FHA Energy Efficiency Act - Amends the National Housing Act to require that residential mortgage insurance energy certifications be conducted by an individual certified by an accredited home energy rating system provider.

Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 2004, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 September 2003

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 2004. Appropriates amounts for continuing, at the current rate of operations, projects or activities which were conducted in FY 2003 and for which appropriations, funds, or other authority were made available in the: (1) Agricultural, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003; (2) Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003; (3) District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 2003; (4) Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 2003; (5) Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2003; (6) Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003; (7) Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003; (8) Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2003; (9) Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003; (10) Treasury and General Government Appropriations Act, 2003; and (11) Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2003. Provides funding under this resolution until the earliest of: (1) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this joint resolution; (2) enactment of the applicable appropriations Act without any provision for such project or activity; or (3) October 31, 2003. Authorizes continuation of other specified activities (including activities for entitlements and other mandatory payments) through such date.

Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 2003

Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, upon completion of specified agricultural work and residency requirements, to adjust the status of a qualifying alien agricultural worker (and spouse and minor children) to that of a: (1) lawfully admitted temporary nonimmigrant; and (2) permanent resident nonimmigrant. Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) adjustment of status applications, including penalties for false statements; (2) waiver of numerical limitations and certain grounds for inadmissibility; (3) temporary stay of removal and work authorization; (4) administrative and judicial review; and (5) dissemination of program information. Amends the Social Security Act to provide for the correction of such aliens' social security records. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to set forth registry application requirements for H-2A employers and employer associations, including assurances: (1) that the job opportunity is temporary or seasonal, and is not the result of a labor dispute, (2) that attempts have been made to hire U.S. workers; and (3) respecting required wages and benefits, and compliance with labor laws. Sets forth employment requirements with respect to: (1) wages; (2) housing; and (3) transportation reimbursement. Establishes the Commission on Agricultural Wage Standards under the H-2A program. Revises provisions respecting the admission and extension of stay of temporary H-2A workers. Provides special rules for alien sheepherders. Sets forth worker protection and labor standards enforcement provisions for such aliens

Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 23 September 2003

Agricultural Job Opportunity, Benefits, and Security Act of 2003 - Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security, upon completion of specified agricultural work and residency requirements, to adjust the status of a qualifying alien agricultural worker (and spouse and minor children) to that of a: (1) lawfully admitted temporary nonimmigrant; and (2) permanent resident nonimmigrant. Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) adjustment of status applications, including penalties for false statements; (2) waiver of numerical limitations and certain grounds for inadmissibility; (3) temporary stay of removal and work authorization; (4) administrative and judicial review; and (5) dissemination of program information. Amends the Social Security Act to provide for the correction of such aliens' social security records. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to set forth registry application requirements for H-2A employers and employer associations, including assurances: (1) that the job opportunity is temporary or seasonal, and is not the result of a labor dispute, (2) that attempts have been made to hire U.S. workers; and (3) respecting required wages and benefits, and compliance with labor laws. Sets forth employment requirements with respect to: (1) wages; (2) housing; and (3) transportation reimbursement. Establishes the Commission on Agricultural Wage Standards under the H-2A program. Revises provisions respecting the admission and extension of stay of temporary H-2A workers. Provides special rules for alien sheepherders. Sets forth worker protection and labor standards enforcement provisions for such aliens.

A bill to preserve the ability of the Federal Housing Administration to insure mortgages under section 238 and 519 of the National Housing Act.

United States · United States Congress · 18 September 2003

States that FY 2003 loan guarantees for mortgage insurance under the Special Risk Insurance Fund and the General Insurance Fund shall not exceed $25 billion and remain available until expended.

Free Housing Market Enhancement Act

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 2003

Free Housing Market Enhancement Act - Prohibits providing Federal funds to the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac), or any Federal Home Loan bank (Such entities are referred to as government sponsored enterprises, or GSEs.) Amends the Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act ( Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act (Freddie Mac) to repeal: (1) the State tax exemption; (2) the requirement that the Treasury approve debt issues; (3) Treasury authority to purchase Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac obligations; (4) depositary authority; and (5) the designation of obligations as lawful investments. Amends the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to repeal: (1) the State tax exemption; (2) Treasury authority to purchase bank obligations; (3) depositary authority; and (4) the designation of obligations as lawful investments. Amends the Federal Reserve Act to prohibit Federal Reserve purchase of GSE debt. Repeals the eligibility of GSE obligations for unlimited investment by national banks, federally chartered thrifts, and credit unions.

Public Services Flexibility Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 9 September 2003

Public Services Flexibility Act of 2003 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to make permanent the community block grant public service cap exemption for Los Angeles and Los Angeles County, California.

Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 2003

Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004 - Makes appropriations for FY 2004 for: (1) the Department of Veterans Affairs; (2) the Department of Housing and Urban Development; (3) the American Battle Monuments Commission; (4) the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board; (5) the Department of the Treasury, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program Account; (6) the Consumer Product Safety Commission; (7) the Corporation for National and Community Service; (8) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; (9) the Department of Defense-Civil; (10) the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health; (11) the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry; (12) the Environmental Protection Agency; (13) the Hazardous Substance Superfund, including transfers of funds; (14) the Executive Office of the President; (15) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (16) the General Services Administration; (17) the Interagency Council on the Homeless; (18) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (19) the National Credit Union Administration; (20) the National Science Foundation; (21) the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation; and (22) the Selective Service System. Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act.

A bill to increase the Federal Housing Administration mortgage commitment level to carry out the purposes of section 203(b) of the National Housing Act.

United States · United States Congress · 2 September 2003

Increases the Federal Housing Administration FY 2003 mortgage insurance commitment level under the National Housing Act.

Federal Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2003

Federal Enterprise Regulatory Reform Act of 2003 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to establish in the Department of the Treasury the Office of Federal Enterprise Supervision. Transfers to the Director of such Office supervisory and regulatory authority over specified government sponsored enterprises (Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac) from the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and from the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Prohibits merger or consolidation of such Office or its functions. Requires: (1) the Director to ensure that the enterprises operate in a financially safe manner and remain adequately capitalized; and (2) that each enterprise have prior approval of the Director before implementing a new program. Sets forth operating, administrative, and regulatory provisions of the Director, including provisions respecting: (1) assessment authority; (2) authority to limit nonmission-related assets; (3) minimum and critical capital levels; (4) risk-based capital test; (5) capital classifications and undercapitalized enterprises; (6) enforcement actions and penalties; and (7) reporting. Sets forth certain retained authorities of the Secretary. Abolishes the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight. Sets forth related transfer of personnel and facility and property provisions.

Tribal Economic Enhancement Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 2003

Tribal Economic Enhancement Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) permit certain Indian governments or subdivisions to make the subchapter S (small business) election; (2) permit tax exemption for interest from tribal bonds; (3) exempt from volume cap limits any qualified bond of an Indian tribal government; (4) modify requirements concerning the authority of tribal governments to issue tax-exempt bonds; (5) require consideration of Indian housing waiting lists for low-income housing credit allocations; and (6) provide for an Indian set-aside for the new markets tax credit. Savings for Working Families Act of 2003 - States as a purpose of this Act to provide for the establishment of individual development account programs that will provide individuals and families with limited means an opportunity to accumulate assets and to enter the financial mainstream. Provides procedures for opening and maintaining such an account and qualifying for matching funds. Amends Federal law concerning national banks to permit the establishment of de novo branches on Indian lands.

Rural Economic Growth Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2003

Rural Economic Growth Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to establish a rural investment tax credit of 50 percent of the present value of new buildings (including rehabilitation projects) and 50 percent of the present value of existing buildings. Makes a qualified rural employee a member of a targeted group for purposes of the work opportunity credit. Directs the Secretary of Labor to award grants to eligible entities offering career training to residents of rural areas to assist such entities to improve the job skills necessary for employment in specific industries.

Firefighters Affordable Housing Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2003

Firefighters Affordable Housing Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide mortgage assistance to qualified volunteer firefighters. Ends such assistance upon termination of: (1) use as primary residence; or (2) firefighter duties within ten years of the mortgage's execution. Amends the National Housing Act to provide for one percent downpayments (and deferral and reduction of up-front premium) for Federal Housing Administration mortgage loans for qualified professional firefighters to purchase homes within the jurisdictions of their employing public fire service or rescue or ambulance agency. (Requires the mortgagor to not have had an ownership interest in a principal residence within such jurisdiction during the 12-month period ending upon the mortgage's insurance.)

Bringing America Home Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 July 2003

Bringing America Home Act - Recognizes housing as a basic human right, and declares Congress' goal to end homelessness in the Unites States. Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which shall be used to fund specified housing and related programs. Authorizes appropriations for specified housing and related programs. Federal Homelessness to Housing Mutual Mortgage Association Act - Establishes the Federal Homelessness to Housing Mutual Mortgage Association (Hollie May), which shall provide housing and homeownership opportunities for the homeless in cooperative housing associations. Amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to: (1) provide for the use of surplus Federal property to assist the homeless; and (2) revise and consolidate specified homeless assistance programs. Establishes in the Treasury the Emergency Rent Relief Fund. Exempts work performed in public housing from consideration as income under specified housing programs. Sets forth conditions for postal delivery service for the homeless. Authorizes grants for public housing police forces. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) establish a temporary ex-offender low-income housing credit; (2) limit mortgage interest deductions; and (3) repeal the exclusion of gain on a principal residence sale. Expresses the sense of Congress against local ordinances that disadvantage the homeless. Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) every person in the United States should have access to affordable and comprehensive medical care; and (2) Medicaid should be expanded. Authorizes appropriations for specified health and homeless programs. Amends the Public Health Service Act, with respect to substance abuse, mental health services, and the homeless, to: (1) require the establishment of Federal plans on addiction, mental illness, HIV/AIDS, and homelessness; (2) provide grants for treatment; (3) revise the projects for assistance in transition from homelessness (PATH) program; (4) revise the Ryan White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act of 1990. Expresses the sense of the Congress regarding the right to a living wage or similar benefits. Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to authorize grants for a homebuild program for affordable housing construction and apprenticeship. Authorizes a Department of Labor apprenticeship program for working people experiencing homelessness. Sets forth day laborer and temporary worker employment and related provisions. Amends the Social Security Act to: (1) require supplemental security income (SSI) and old age, survivors, and disability insurance (OASDI) outreach programs for the homeless; and (2) increase SSI asset limits, and provide presumptive eligibility for persons experiencing or at risk of homelessness.

proposition de loi de modernisation de la politique de la montagne et de revitalisation rurale

France · Senate · 24 July 2003

Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2003

Runaway, Homeless, and Missing Children Protection Act - Amends the Runaway and Homeless Youth Act (RHYA) and the Missing Children's Assistance Act (MCAA) to reauthorize and revise programs under such Acts. Amends RHYA part A (Runaway and Homeless Youth Grant Program) to: (1) rename it as the Basic Center Grant Program; (2) include testing for sexually transmitted diseases, at the request of runaway and homeless youth, among the services which local basic centers may provide; and (3) provide for an exception to a 20-youth-maximum-capacity requirement for funding a runaway and homeless youth center or a locally controlled temporary shelter if the applicant assures that there is a State or local law or regulation that requires a higher maximum to comply with licensure requirements for children and youth serving facilities. Includes maternity group homes among the types of transitional living youth projects eligible for grants under part B (Transitional Living Grant Program) of RHYA.. Extends an individual youth's eligibility to remain in a part B shelter beyond the regular 540-day period, until the earlier of the youth's 18th birthday or the 180th day after the end of the 540-day period. Revises RHYA part A coordination assurance and part B coordination agreement requirements to provide for coordinating services with school district liaisons designated under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to assure that runaway and homeless youth are provided information about the educational services available to them. Requires part B plan development to include referral of homeless youth to postsecondary education, to training services and programs under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, and welfare programs under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996. Sets 18 years as the maximum age limit for youth seeking shelter in RHYA part A centers. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to: (1) report on strategies to end youth homelessness; and (2) evaluate RHYA part B programs to report on long-term housing outcomes for youth 12 to 18 months after exiting the program. Prohibits use of RHYA funds for any program of distributing sterile needles or syringes for the hypodermic injection of any illegal drug. Requires RHYA funds recipients who carry out such distribution programs to account for such program funds separately from RHYA funds. Requires NCMEC to coordinate the operation of a cyber tipline for reporting Internet-related child sexual exploitation in the areas of: (1) distribution of child pornography; (2) online enticement of children for sexual acts; and (3) child prostitution.

Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2003

Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2004 - Makes appropriations for FY 2004 for: (1) the Department of Veterans Affairs; (2) the Department of Housing and Urban Development; (3) the American Battle Monuments Commission; (4) the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board; (5) the Department of the Treasury, Community Development Financial Institutions Fund Program Account; (6) the Consumer Product Safety Commission; (7) the Corporation for National and Community Service; (8) the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims; (9) the Department of Defense-Civil; (10) the Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health; (11) the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry; (12) the Environmental Protection Agency; (13) the Hazardous Substance Superfund, including transfers of funds; (14) the Executive Office of the President; (15) the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation; (16) the General Services Administration; (17) the Interagency Council on the Homeless; (18) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration; (19) the National Credit Union Administration; (20) the National Science Foundation; (21) the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation; and (22) the Selective Service System. Specifies certain uses and limits on or prohibitions against the use of funds appropriated by this Act.

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2861) making appropriations for the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2003

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2861 (FY 2004 Departments of Veterans Affairs and of Housing and Urban Development and independent agencies appropriations).

Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

United States · United States Congress · 24 July 2003

Waives a specified requirement of rule XIII to provide for consideration of H.R. 2861 (FY 2004 Departments of Veterans Affairs and of Housing and Urban Development and independent agencies appropriations).

To provide for a pilot program to be conducted by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs through the establishment of an electronic database to enable healthcare facilities of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Iowa to share patient information with the State of Iowa Veterans Home on patients of both those facilities and that home.

United States · United States Congress · 23 July 2003

Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to conduct a three-year pilot program on the feasibility of electronically sharing individually identifiable health information of patients of a facility of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Iowa with State veterans homes.

Building on Welfare Success Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 2003

Building on Welfare Success Act of 2003 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise, reauthorize, and extend the TANF program, with changes including the addition of grants to States for healthy marriage promotion programs. Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 with respect to establishing national goals to prevent teen pregnancy. Amends SSA title IV Part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) to make various changes including providing for expanded enforcement. Amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make nonimmigrant aliens who fail to pay child support by more than $2,500 ineligible to receive visas and excluded from admission to the United States. Provides for responsible fatherhood grants under SSA title IV part D. Amends the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 to give States the option to assist legal immigrant families. Amends SSA title XIX (Medicaid) to provide for: (1) optional coverage of legal immigrants under Medicaid and SCHIP (SSA title XXI (State Children's Health Insurance) (SCHIP); and (2) a five year extension, and revision, of the transitional medical assistance program. Provides authority under TANF for the use of TANF funds for housing benefits.

To amend title 38, United States Code, to require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in the management of health care services for veterans to place certain low-income veterans in a higher health-care priority category.

United States · United States Congress · 22 July 2003

Requires the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, as of October 2, 2004, to give a higher priority in the provision of hospital care and medical services under the veterans' patient enrollment system to veterans who are eligible for treatment as a low-income family under the United States Housing Act of 1937 for the area in which the veterans reside, regardless of whether such veterans are otherwise treated as single person families or families under such Act.

Housing Finance Regulatory Restructuring Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2003

Housing Finance Regulatory Restructuring Act of 2003 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 to establish the Office of Housing Finance Oversight (Office) as the regulatory authority for the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (enterprises) in lieu of the regulatory authority of : (1) the Director of the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight of the Department of Housing and Urban Development; (2) the Federal Housing Finance Board; and (3) the general regulatory and other authority of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Prohibits the Secretary of the Treasury (Secretary) from merging or consolidating the functions or responsibilities of the Office with any other office or bureau of the Department of the Treasury, or with any other function or program administered by the Secretary. Establishes the position of the Director of the Office, subject to the general oversight of the Secretary. Prohibits the Secretary from: (1) intervening in any matter or proceeding before the Director unless specifically provided by law; or (2) delaying or preventing the issuance of any rule or promulgation of any regulation by the Director. Directs the Director to ensure that the enterprises and the Federal home loan banks are adequately capitalized and operating safely. Makes conforming amendments to: (1) Federal National Mortgage Association Charter Act; (2) Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act; (3) Federal criminal law; (4) Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973; (5) Housing and Community Development Act of 1980; (6) Federal Home Loan Act; (7) Federal law governing executive schedule pay rates; and (8) Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council Act of 1978. Abolishes the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Federal Housing Finance Board. Transfers to the Office their respective functions, personnel, and property.

To allow the counties of Hawaii, Maui, and Kauai to distribute grant funds received under section 106(d) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 21 July 2003

Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to revise community block grant allocation provisions with respect to States that have not elected to distribute such funds to local governments in nonentitlement areas as of December 31, 2003.

Military Families Financial Security Act

United States · United States Congress · 18 July 2003

Military Families Financial Security Act - Amends title XVI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of the Social Security Act, with respect to income eligibility for SSI, to provide for the treatment of cash military compensation other than basic pay as earned income, and of certain housing payments as in-kind support and maintenance. Expands SSI eligibility to disabled children who are born to or who become blind or disabled applicants for SSI benefits while living with parents who are military personnel stationed outside the United States.

Heritage Homes Tax Incentive Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 2003

Heritage Homes Tax Incentive Act of 2003- Amends the Internal Revenue Code to grant a deduction (whether or not the taxpayer itemizes deductions) of 125% (instead of the present 100%) of residence interest paid or accrued on acquisition indebtedness for heritage homes.

District of Columbia Personal Protection Act

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 2003

District of Columbia Personal Protection Act - Amends the District of Columbia Code to provide that the D.C. Council's regulatory authority regarding firearms, explosives, and weapons in the District shall not be construed to permit the Council, the Mayor, or any governmental or regulatory authority of the District to prohibit, constructively prohibit, or unduly burden the ability of persons otherwise permitted to possess firearms under Federal law from acquiring, possessing in their homes or businesses, or using for sporting, self-protection or other lawful purposes, any firearm neither prohibited by Federal law nor regulated by the National Firearms Act. Denies the District any authority to enact laws or regulations that discourage or eliminate the private ownership or use of firearms. Repeals the definition of machine gun as any firearm which shoots, is designed to shoot, or can be readily converted or restored to shoot semiautomatically, more than 12 shots without manual reloading. (Thus repeals the ban on semiautomatic weapons.) Repeals the District's: (1) registration requirement for possession of firearms; (2) prohibition on registration of pistols (handguns); (3) prohibition on possession of handgun ammunition; (4) requirement that, under certain conditions, firearms in the possession of certain individuals must be kept unloaded, disassembled, or with the trigger locked; (5) related firearm registration requirements such as applicant qualifications and filing deadline. Eliminates criminal penalties for: (1) possessing an unregistered firearm; or (2) carrying a pistol whether loaded or unloaded in one's dwelling house, place of business, or on land possessed by such person.

A bill to suspend the implementation of the revised definitions of Metropolitan Statistical Areas applicable to Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, and Allegan Counties in the State of Michigan.

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 2003

Stays implementation of the revised definitions of Metropolitan Statistical Areas applicable to Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, and Allegan Counties in Michigan until October 1, 2004.

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2003

United States · United States Congress · 15 July 2003

National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2003 - Establishes the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund in the Treasury to promote the development of affordable low-income housing through grants to States and local jurisdictions.