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Bill· SS. 2172 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1973
States that when dwelling units are condemned or acquired in connection with the construction of a Federal-aid highway, an amount equal to the average construction cost of a three-bedroom public housing unit shall be paid by the Secretary of the Treasury out of the Highway Trust Fund to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide low-and moderate-income housing.
Bill· SS. 2179 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1973
Establises the National Elderly Housing Loan Fund in the U.S. Treasury. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to use the amounts in such fund for the provision of housing for elderly or handicapped families by making direct mortgage loans to approved sponsors or public agencies. Authorizes the Secretary to issue notes or other obligations in an aggregate amount of not to exceed $50,000,000 to the Secretary of the Treasury to carry out the purposes of this Act.
Bill· SS. 2171 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1973
Requires that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may enter into a contract or make a commitment, under the Housing Act of 1937 and the Housing Act of 1959, only if the project, in communities of less than five hundred thousand, does not involve high rise construction or, in communities of more than five hundred thousand, high rise construction is less expensive.
Bill· HRH.R. 9233 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1973
Provides that the rental for any dwelling in a low-rent housing project which is occupied by a family receiving welfare assistance from a public agency shall not exceed the greater of one-fourth of the family's income or the maximum amount of welfare assistance which the family could be eligible to receive from that agency for the specific purpose of assisting the family in meeting its housing expenses. Sets forth the means of determining family income for purposes of this Act. States that in no case shall the rental be less than an amount equivalent to 40 percent of that part of the cost of operating and maintaining the project which is attributable to the dwelling unit. Prohibits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from making annual contributions to a public housing agency for the operation of low-rent housing projects in any year unless the aggregate rentals collected for such year from families residing in the dwelling units administered by that agency are not less than an amount equal too15u5th of the sum of the incomes of all such families. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 1402(1))
Bill· SS. 2115 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1973
Establishes a rental guarantee housing program as an incentive for builders to construct housing for Public Health Service personnel of remote and isolated hospitals of the Public Health Service. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 210)
Bill· HRH.R. 9120 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 29 June 1973
Truth in Housing Act - Provides that any person who sells or acts as an agent in the sale of or who furnishes mortgage credit for the purchase of a dwelling for occupancy by not more than four families shall be responsible for the written disclosure, in such form as the Federal Trade Commission may require, to the purchaser of the dwelling of any substantial defects which exist as of the date of the disclosure. States that contracts for the purchase of a dwelling for occupancy by not more than four families, where the written disclosure required by this section has not been made to the purchaser in advance or at the time of his signing, shall be voidable at the option of the purchaser. Stipulates that if any part of a written disclosure contains an untrue statement of a material fact or fails to state a material fact required to be stated therein, the purchaser acquiring the dwelling covered by such written disclosure (unless he knew of such untruth or omission at the time of closing) may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction, against the seller or his agent in the sale, and the person who furnished mortgage credit for the purchase of that dwelling. States that in any action brought under this Act the plaintiff is entitled to recover actual damages and not more than $1,000 punitive damages, together with court costs and reasonable attorney fees. Provides that rights and remedies provided by this Act shall be in addition to any other legal or equitable remedy that may be available to a purchaser of a dwelling to which this Act applies. Sipulates that any person who willfully fails to make written disclosure in violation of this Act or who willfully, in such written disclosure, makes any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact required to be stated therein, shall upon conviction be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. Authorizes the district courts of the United States to have jurisdiction over offenses under this Act. Requires the Commission to establish an Advisory Committee to advise and consult with the Commission in the exercise of its functions under this Act.
Bill· SS. 2103 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 28 June 1973
Establishes a nonprofit, nongovernmental National Institute of Building Sciences to make findings and to advise the public and private sectors concerning the use of building science and technology in achieving nationally acceptable standards and provisions for use in Federal, State, and local housing and building regulations. Creates a National Academy of Sciences-National Academy of Engineering-National Research Council: (1) to assist in establishing the Institute; (2) to develop an organizational framework to provide for the maximum feasible participation of scientific, technical, and financial organizations in promulgating building codes and regulations; and (3) to publish appropriate organizational rules and procedures for the Institute. Sets forth provisions for the membership, organization, and administration of the Institute. Authorizes the Institute to accept contracts and grants from Federal, State, and local governmental agencies, and from private organizations. Provides for cooperation with the Institute by Federal, State, and local agencies in carrying out any building or construction related programs. Authorizes $10,000,000 annually for the first two years of the Institute's operation, $6,000,000 annually for the next two years, and $4,000,000 for the fifth year of operation. Provides for an annual report to the Congress on the operations of the Institute.
Bill· SJRESS.J.Res. 129 (93rd)passed
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1973
Provides for a temporary extension, for thirteen months, of the authority of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with respect to the insurance of housing loans and mortgages.
Bill· HRH.R. 8998 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 27 June 1973
Home Buyer and Home Owner Protection Act - States that in any case where a mortgage covering property improved by a one- to four-family dwelling is insured under any provision of the National Housing Act and the mortgage is approved for such insurance prior to the beginning of construction, the seller or such other person as may be required by the Secretary shall deliver to the mortgagor a warranty that the dwelling is constructed in substantial conformity with the plans and specifications on which the Secretary based his valuation of the dwelling, and has no structural or other defects which could seriously affect the use and livability of the dwelling. States that the warranty required by this Act shall be in addition to, and not in derogation of, all other rights and privileges which the mortgagor may have under any other law or instrument. Provides that if the owner of any property which is improved by a one- to four-family dwelling covered by a mortgage insured under any provision of this Act requests assistance from the Secretary within five years after the insurance of the mortgage, the Secretary is authorized: (1) to correct structural defects in any such property or any other defects in such property which seriously affects the use and livability of the dwelling; (2) to pay the claims of such owners arising from any such defect or from any substantial nonconformity with any plans and specifications on which the Secretary based his valuation of the dwelling; or (3) to acquire title to property in which any such defect or nonconformity exists. Permits the Secretary to require from the seller of any dwelling an agreement to reimburse him for any payments made pursuant to this subsection with respect to such dwelling. Authorizes the Secretary to provide, in connection with the operation of the Federal Housing Administration, neighborhood counseling services in areas in which he determines that there is a special interest in and need for federally assisted homeownership programs. Sets forth the provisions of such programs. Directs the Secretary by regulation to prescribe "fair-dealing requirements" which must be observed by any person selling real property, if the property is to be occupied by the purchaser or his family as a residence, and the sale is to be financed with assistance under this Act. Sets forth the requirements of such regulations. Establishes in the Department of Housing and Urban Development an Office of Consumer Affairs which shall represent and be an advocate in behalf of the interests of housing consumers in proceedings within the Department. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to transmit to the Congress a report on the need for and the feasibility of: (1) a program to provide, by insurance or otherwise, home repair assistance for low-and moderate-income homeowners; and (2) a program whereby mortgagors under mortgages insured by the Secretary pay a monthly fee or premium into an escrow account to be utilized for repairs resulting from latent defects.
Bill· HRH.R. 8993 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 26 June 1973
Truth in Housing Act - Provides that any person who sells or acts as an agent in the sale of or who furnishes mortgage credit for the purchase of a dwelling for occupancy by not more than four families shall be responsible for the written disclosure, in such form as the Federal Trade Commission may require, to the purchaser of the dwelling of any substantial defects which exist as of the date of the disclosure. States that contracts for the purchase of a dwelling for occupancy by not more than four families, where the written disclosure required by this section has not been made to the purchaser in advance or at the time of his signing, shall be voidable at the option of the purchaser. Stipulates that if any part of a written disclosure contains an untrue statement of a material fact or fails to state a material fact required to be stated therein, the purchaser acquiring the dwelling covered by such written disclosure (unless he knew of such untruth or omission at the time of closing) may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction, against the seller or his agent in the sale, and the person who furnished mortgage credit for the purchase of that dwelling. States that in any action brought under this Act the plaintiff is entitled to recover actual damages and not more than $1,000 punitive damages, together with court costs and reasonable attorney fees. Provides that rights and remedies provided by this Act shall be in addition to any other legal or equitable remedy that may be available to a purchaser of a dwelling to which this Act applies. Sipulates that any person who willfully fails to make written disclosure in violation of this Act or who willfully, in such written disclosure, makes any untrue statement of a material fact or omits to state any material fact required to be stated therein, shall upon conviction be fined not more than $5,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. Authorizes the district courts of the United States to have jurisdiction over offenses under this Act. Requires the Commission to establish an Advisory Committee to advise and consult with the Commission in the exercise of its functions under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 8956 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1973
States that for the purposes of financial assistance for farm housing under the Housing Act of 1949 an applicant who is a resident of Oklahoma and whose annual family income is less than $11,000 is deemed to be without sufficient resources to provide the necessary hosuing and buildings on his own account that are required under the Act. Provides that loans to nonprofit organizations to provide building sites for eligible families under the Housing Act of 1949 shall be repaid within five years from the making of the loan.
Bill· HRH.R. 8926 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 June 1973
Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to terminate the suspension of housing assistance programs under his jurisdiction and to cease the withholding of funds for such programs. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to cease the withholding of funds for rural housing programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 8879 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1973
Housing and Urban Development Amendments - Title I: New Community Development - Changes the name of the Community Development Corporation under the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 to the New Community Development Corporation. Authorizes supplementary grants under such Act for projects consisting of the purchase, renovation, or construction of facilities, the purchase of land, or the acquisition of equipment or works of art assisted by contracts or grants under the National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities Act of 1965. Provides for the inclusion of waste disposal facilities and community or neighborhood heating or airconditioning systems among the presently eligible land improvements authorized under the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970. Title II: State Development Agencies - States that it shall be the purpose of this title to encourage the formation of State development agencies having broad and flexible authority to carry out development activities designed to (1) provide housing and related facilities for persons and families of low and moderate income, (2) promote the sound growth and development of neighborhoods through the revitalization of slum and blighted areas, and (3) increase and improve employment opportunities for the unemployed and underemployed through the development and redevelopment of industrial, manufacturing, and commercial facilities. Provides that a State development agency shall be eligible for assistance under this title only if the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development determines that it is fully empowered and has adequate authority, acting as a large-scale developer, to carry out the purposes of this Act, including the authority to sell, lease, or otherwise dispose of its interest in projects undertaken by it in carrying out the purposes of this title, to participate in programs or projects carried on by Federal, State, or local governments, to provide for the relocation of persons, families, business concerns, and nonprofit organizations displaced in carrying out its development activities, to exercise its powers and functions through subsidiaries established by it, and to establish community advisory committees to advise it concerning its proposed activities in any area. Authorizes the Secretary to guarantee, and enter into commitments to guarantee, the bonds, debentures, notes, and other obligations issued by State development agencies to finance development activities as determined by him to be in furtherance of the purpose of this title. Authorizes the Secretary to make such guarantees and enter into such commitments upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe, except that no obligation shall be guaranteed under this title if the income from such obligation is exempt from Federal taxation. Authorizes the Secretary to make grants to any State development agency the obligations of which are guaranteed under this title in amounts estimated by him not to exceed the difference between the interest paid on such obligations and the interest (as estimated by him) which would be paid under the interest rate (decreased by one-half of 1 percent) on similar obligations the income from which is exempt from Federal taxation. Provides that the aggregate principal amount of the obligations which may be guaranteed under this title and outstanding at any one time shall not exceed $500,000,000. Title III: Federal National Mortgage Association and Federal Home Loan - Restricts the present limitations applicable to mortgages insured by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under the National Housing Act. Title IV: Prohibition Against Discrimination in Extension of Mortgage Assistance - Provides that no federally-related mortgage loan, or Federal insurance, guaranty, or other assistance in connection therewith, shall be denied to any person on account of sex; and every person engaged in making mortgage loans secured by residential real property shall consider without prejudice the combined incomes of both husband and wife for the purpose of extending mortgage credit in the form of a federally-related mortgage loan to a married couple or either member thereof. Title V: Miscellaneous - Makes increases in the maximum mortgage amounts authorized under Federal Housing Administration one- to four-family mortgage insurance programs. Provides for the sale of housing projects by the Secretary for cooperatives. Provides that in the case of the sale of a housing project by the Secretary to a cooperative which will operate it on a nonprofit basis and restrict permanent occupancy of its dwellings to members, the purchase money mortgage accepted by the Secretary may be in a principal amount equal to the sum of (1) the appraised value of the property at the time of purchase, which value shall be based upon a mortgage amount on which the debt service can be met from the income of the property when operated on a nonprofit basis after payment of all operating expenses, taxes, and required reserves, and (2) the amount of prepaid expenses and costs involved in achieving cooperative ownership. Authorizes the Secretary, prior to such disposition of a project, to expend funds for necessary repairs and improvements to make the housing suitable for cooperative ownership.
Resolution· HRESH.Res. 453 (93rd)passed
United States · United States Congress · 21 June 1973
Waives points of order against the bill making appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development and executive agencies for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974 (H.R. 8825) for failure to comply with the provisions of clause 2, rule XXI.
Bill· SS. 2028 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1973
Truth in Housing Act - Declares it to be the purpose of this Act to promote effective price competition by (1) minimizing the capacity of sales practices to deceive the consumer; and (2) by enabling the consumer to make an informed choice with respect to the cost of purchasing and maintaining a dwelling, especially regarding plumbing, heating and electrical systems and structural components. Provides that any person who sells, acts as an agent, or furnishes mortgage credit for the purchase of a dwelling for occupancy by not more than 4 families shall be responsible for the written disclosure to the purchaser of any substantial defects which exist. States that where such disclosure has not been made the contract shall be voidable at the option of the purchaser. Provides that if any part of a written disclosure contains an untrue statement, the purchaser acquiring the dwelling may bring an action in any court of competent jurisdiction, against the seller or his agent in the sale, and the person who furnished mortgage credit for the purchase of that dwelling. Makes void any condition purporting to bind a person acquiring any dwelling to which this Act applies to waive compliance with any provision of this Act. Directs the Federal Trade Commission to administer and enforce this Act, with the assistance of the Secretary for Housing and Urban Development, the Administrator for Veterans Affairs, and the Secretary of Agriculture. Directs the Commission to establish an Advisory Committee to advise and consult with in the exercise of its functions under this Act. Authorizes appropriations to the Commission of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 8849 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1973
Prohibits the impoundment of funds appropriated for programs under the jurisdiction of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and authorized by specified Acts.
Bill· SS. 2021 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1973
Sets forth the Congressional finding that agencies and officials of several States have undertaken, during the period of reduced Federal efforts, to perform the Federal role by operating programs to provide housing for families of low and moderate income; and that the Federal Government should assist in such programs. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and the Secretary of Agriculture to enter into contracts to provide assistance payments with respect to dwelling units which have been operated with subsidies from State or local agencies, and which were operated in substantially the same manner as federally-subsidized low and moderate income housing programs under the Secretaries' control. Authorizes the Secretaries to furnish technical assistance and training to State and local agencies to assist them in carrying out low and moderate income housing programs. Directs the Secretaries to establish plans and procedures to assure the prompt and efficient resumption of the Federal Government's funding of low and moderate income housing programs.
Law· HRH.R. 8825 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 19 June 1973
Department of Housing and Urban Development; Space, Science, Veterans, and Certain Other Independent Agencies Appropriation Act - Makes appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development; for space science, veterans, and certain other independent executive agencies, boards, commissions, and corporations for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1974.
Bill· HRH.R. 8756 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1973
Authorizes the Secretary of the Army, acting through the Chief of Engineers, in connection with the relocation of the public and private facilities of North Bonneville, Washington, to provide technical and financial assistance to the town of North Bonneville in planning a new town, to acquire lands necessary for said new town at a location to be determined by the mayor and town council of North Bonneville, to construct a central sewage collection and treatment facility and other public facilities in accordance with a comprehensive community relocation plan, and to convey title to lots thus acquired in the new townsite, by sale or otherwise, to affected individuals, business entities, and to the municipality.
Bill· HRH.R. 8740 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 June 1973
Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to terminate the suspension of housing assistance programs under his jurisdiction and cease the withholding of funds for such programs. Requires the Secretary of Agriculture to cease the withholding of funds for rural housing programs.
Bill· HRH.R. 8621 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1973
Directs the President to stabilize rents at levels prevailing on January 10, 1973. Allows increases in rent only when actual increases of taxes or capital improvements are incurred after the period of occupancy. Preempts State and local rent control laws only to the extent that rent is in excess of that permitted under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 8651 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 13 June 1973
Allows a credit against income taxes imposed by the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 based upon the amount of property taxes or rent constituting property taxes accrued for a taxable year by claimants filing a claim under this Act who are domiciled in the United States and 60 years of age or over during the entire taxable year preceding the year in which such claim is filed. Defines the terms used in this Act. Requires claimants under this Act to supply reasonable proof of age, rent paid, property taxes accrued, changes of homestead, household membership, household income, size, and nature of property claimed as the homestead. Permits any person aggrieved by the denial of relief claimed under this Act to appeal such denial to the U.S. Tax Court. (Adds 26 U.S.C. 1601-1605) Provides that no person in the United States shall on the ground of sex be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under this Act.
Bill· SS. 1978 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1973
Permits both private and public insurers to guarantee specified amounts for the purpose of satisfying the requirements of the Federal National Mortgage Association, which provides for the purchase and sale of conventional mortgages. (Amends 12 U.S.C. 1717 (b) (2) (c))
Bill· HRH.R. 8569 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1973
Title I: Fire Safety Conditions in Multifamily Housing Facilities Occupied by Senior Citizens - Provides that specified mortgages, payments, loans, and contracts, under the Housing Act and the United States Housing Act, shall not be granted unless the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development determines the housing complies with the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association. Directs the Secretary to incorporate specified requirements in mortgages, loans and contracts, to assure such compliance. Title II: Assistance in Financing Fire Safety Equipment for Multifamily Housing Facilities Occupied by Senior Citizens - Authorizes the Secretary to insure loans made by financial institutions to the owners or sponsors of rental projects and to public housing agencies to provide fire safety equipment. Sets forth the requirements under which loans shall be eligible for such insurance. Provides that such assistance to any low-rent housing project shall not be construed as authorizing increases in rent or altering the eligibility requirements for low-rent housing.
Bill· SS. 1968 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1973
Transfers specified farm labor housing and rural rental housing loans and related liabilities from the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund to the Rural Housing Insurance Fund. Provides that the Rural Housing Insurance Fund shall compensate the Agricultural Credit Insurance Fund for the aggregate unpaid principal balance plus accrued interest of the notes so transferred. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 1487(b))
Bill· SS. 1967 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1973
Authorizes the collection under the Housing Act of 1949 of taxes and insurance from rural housing borrowers. Authorizes fees and charges collected by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to be available for the administrative expenses involved in carrying out the provisions of this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 8513 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1973
Exempts from the provisions of the Interstate Land Sales Full Disclosure Act the sale or lease of real estate which is zoned by the appropriate governmental authority for industrial or commercial development under specified instances. (Amends 15 U.S.C. 1702)
Bill· HRH.R. 8512 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1973
Provides for a ninety-day freeze on rents at levels prevailing on January 10, 1973.
Bill· HRH.R. 8393 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1973
Provides, under the National Housing Act, that no federally related mortgage loan or Federal insurance shall be denied to any person on account of sex. Requires persons engaged in making mortgage loans to consider without prejudice the combined incomes of both husband and wife in extending mortgage credit in the form of a federally related mortgage loan to a married couple.
Bill· HRH.R. 8382 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 5 June 1973
Authorizes the use of direct loans under the Housing Act of 1959 to finance the construction of housing projects for the elderly, with refinancing under the National Housing Act. Increases the amount authorized for such loans by $150,000,000 on July 1, 1973. Provides for the appointment of an assistant to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with responsibility for housing and related programs for the elderly.
Bill· HRH.R. 8346 (93rd)failed
United States · United States Congress · 4 June 1973
National Building Standards Act - Establishes a nonprofit, nongovernmental National Institute of Building Standards to make findings and to advise the public and private sectors concerning the use of building science and technology in achieving nationally acceptable standards and provisions for use in Federal, State, and local housing and building regulations. Creates a National Academy of Sciences-National Academy of Engineering-National Research Council to: (1) assist in establishing the Institute; (2) to develop an organizational framework to provide for the maximum feasible participation of scientific, technical, financial, and consumer organizations in promulgating building codes and regulations; and (3) to publish in the Federal Register appropriate organizational rules and procedures for the Institute. Sets forth provisions for the membership, organization, and administration of the Institute. Authorizes the Institute to accept contracts and grants from Federal, State, and local governmental agencies, and from private organizations. Provides for cooperation with the Institute by Federal, State, and local agencies in carrying out any building-or construction-related program. Authorizes $5,000,000 annually for the first two years of the Institute's operation, $3,000,000 annually for the next two years, and $2,000,000 for the fifth year of operation. Provides for an annual report to the Congress, and for audit and review of records by the General Accounting Office.
Bill· HRH.R. 8306 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 May 1973
Home Prevention Act - Title I: Refinancing for Home Preservation - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure any mortgage in accordance with the provisions of this Act, and to make commitments for such insurance prior to the date of the execution of any mortgage or any disbursement thereon. Directs the Secretary to establish procedures to expedite, to the maximum extent feasible, the processing and approval of applications for such insurance States that the purpose of this Act is to encourage the preservation and upgrading of existing low-and moderate-income housing through such a program of mortgage insurance. Provides that such mortgage insurance shall apply to predominately residential property which provides either low-or moderate-income housing and satisfies specified conditions regarding the property's potential and present condition. Provides for a limitation on the amount of indebtedness insured. Provides for complete amortization by periodic payments within terms satisfactory to the Secretary, as the mortgagor and mortgagee agree upon, but not to exceed 25 years. Provides that the interest rate on such mortgage shall not exceed the Secretary's regulation. Provides precentage limitations upon the Secretary's insurance obligation with respect to the principal of a mortgage. Authorizes the Secretary to issue regulations to assure that the purpose of the act is accomplished. Title II: Home Repair Loans For the Elderly and Handicapped - Provides that in order to assist elderly or handicapped families repair or improve their homes, the Secretary is authorized to provide assistance in the form of loans to qualified borrowers and in the form of advances when necessary to specified recipients. States that loan assistance shall limit the principal to the lesser of $5,000 or the cost of the necessary repairs and improvements, bear an interest rate of 3 percent, and be amortized within fifteen years. Provides that advances shall create a lien upon the property, will not exceed $5000 and bear no interest. Title III: Emergency Home Preservation Loans - Authorizes the Secretary to enter into a loan agreement, upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe, with a mortgagor who is temporarily unable to make monthly mortgage payments as a result of the death, disability, illness, or unemployment of the principal mortgagor for reasons beyond his control, which agreement provides for the making of disbursements on that loan in the form of periodic payments to a mortgagee on behalf of that mortgagor. Provides for loan limitations and regulations to be made by the Secretary. Authorizes the Secretary, upon such terms and conditions as he may prescribe, to make home repair loans to homeowners who are unable to finance on reasonable terms, by any means other than this Act, the full cost of repairs necessary to maintain their homes. Defines who is a qualified borrower. Title IV: Miscellaneous - Creates a Home Preservation Fund which shall be used by the Secretary in administering this Act. Authorizes $50,000,000 to be appropriated for this fund.
Bill· HRH.R. 8287 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 31 May 1973
Provides, under the National Housing Act, that real property owned by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development is subject to local code requirements in the same way as privately owned property.
Bill· HRH.R. 8236 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 30 May 1973
Prohibits a mutual savings and loan association from coverting into a stock savings and loan institution. Authorizes the Federal Savings and loan Insurance Corporation to take action necessary to implement or enforce this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 8122 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 24 May 1973
Provides that homeowner mortgage interest paid as periodic assistance payments by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development on behalf of a low-income mortgagor shall not be deductible by such a mortgagor under the Internal Revenue Code. (Adds 26 U.S.C. 280)
Bill· HRH.R. 8102 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 23 May 1973
Provides that the rental for any dwelling in a low-rent housing project which is occupied by a family receiving welfare assistance from a public agency shall not exceed the greater of one-fourth of the family's income or the maximum amount of welfare assistance which the family could be eligible to receive from that agency for the specific purpose of assisting the family in meeting its housing expenses. Sets forth the means of determining family income for purposes of this Act. States that in no case shall the rental be less than an amount equivalent to 40 percent of that part of the cost of operating and maintaining the project which is attributable to the dwelling unit. Prohibits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from making annual contributions to a public housing agency for the operation of low-rent housing projects in any year unless the aggregate rentals collected for such year from families residing in the dwelling units administered by that agency are not less than an amount equal to one fifth of the sum of the income of all such families. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 1402(1))
Bill· HRH.R. 8050 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1973
Authorizes the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs to assist veterans with a permanent and total service-connected diability due to the loss or loss of use of two or more extremities to acquire specially adapted housing. (Amends 38 U.S.C. 801(1)
Bill· HRH.R. 8047 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 22 May 1973
Provides that compensation received by a veteran for a service-connected wartime disability shall not be taken into account in determining his eligibility for Federal housing assistance or the amount or extent of such assistance.
Bill· SS. 1850 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1973
Makes the veterans' preference, under the Housing Act of 1949 applicable to veterans of the post-Korean era.
Bill· SS. 1851 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1973
Provides for the use of fee aprpasers and construction inspectors, as required by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under the Housing Act of 1949.
Bill· HRH.R. 7939 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 21 May 1973
Provides that homeowner mortgage interest paid as periodic assistance payments by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development on behalf of a low-income mortgagor shall not be deductible by such a mortgagor under the Internal Revenue Code. (Adds 26 U.S.C. 280)
Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 112 (93rd)open
United States · United States Congress · 17 May 1973
Increases the limitation on the face amount of flood insurance coverage authorized to be outstanding to $6,000,000,000 (presently $4,000,000,000) under the Housing and Urban Development Act.
Bill· SS. 1834 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 16 May 1973
Provides, under the National Housing Act, that the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may increase the maximum mortgage amounts insurable for the construction of dwellings and mobile home courts in Alaska, Guam and Hawaii where cost levels so require by more than 100 percent thereof. Revises the requirements of a mortgage in determining eligibility for insurance under the National Housing Act. Authorizes, under the Home Owners Loan Act, an increase in the principal amount of mortgages on properties in Alaska, Guam and Hawaii. (Amends 12 U.S.C. 1715(d), 1709(b))
Bill· HRH.R. 7841 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
Prohibits the States and general or special purpose units of local government in the exercise of their powers with respect to planning, zoning, subdivision controls, building codes, or other matters affecting land use, from preventing the reasonable provision of law and moderate income housing in undeveloped or predominantly underdeveloped parts of any community within a metropolitan area as defined in this Act. Defines the term metropolitan area as meaning any city or municipality having a population of 100,000 or more, together with all general or special purpose units of local government located within a fifty-mile radius of such city or municipality. Authorizes the Attorney General to bring a civil action in any appropriate United States district court to enforce compliance with the provisions of this Act. Defines those classes of individuals who may bring such civil action in the belief that they have been or are being deprived of the assistance or benefit of the provisions of this Act. Provides that in the administration of any Federal program assisting in the construction or development of housing, or in carrying out open-space or urban development projects, or other projects, a priority shall be given to applications made with respect to property located within the jurisdiction or boundaries of any general or special purpose unit of local government in a metropolitan area which has drawn up, submitted, and had approved by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, or which is subject to the jurisdiction of an areawide agency that exercises powers with respect to planning, zoning, subdivision controls, building codes or permits, or other matters affecting land use in the area which such unit or agency represents and has drawn up, submitted, and had approved by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, a plan or plans: (1) specifically providing for the inclusion of low and moderate income housing in the areas within the jurisdiction of such unit or agency that are undeveloped or predominantly undeveloped but that are in the path of development, in a manner consistent with any local comprehensive or master planning for such areas; and (2) providing, with respect to the areas within the jurisdiction of such unit or agency in which little or no vacant land is available for low and moderate income housing because of existing density and land use, for compensatory arrangements with other localities within the same metropolitan area still having available vacant land for the construction of low and moderate income housing in those localities, so that no metropolitan area will be left without a proportionate and well-distributed number of units of low and moderate income housing. Provides that any such plan or compensatory arrangement shall be designed to avoid the concentration of low and moderate income housing within any fixed geographical boundaries in any metropolitan area; and any unit or agency which enters into a compensatory arrangement with another locality or localities for the provision of low and moderate income housing because its current density and land use precludes the construction of additional low and moderate income housing within its boundaries shall, when currently used sites become vacant, make every effort to include such housing within its boundaries. Directs the Secretary to provide upon request appropriate technical assistance to any unit or agency developing a plan or entering into an arrangement under this Act.
Bill· HRH.R. 7837 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
States that none of the interest-reduction payments authorized to be contracted to be made pursuant to appropriation Acts shall be contracted to be made with respect to families, occupying rental housing projects assisted under the National Housing Act, whose incomes at the time of the initial renting of the projects exceed such limits as may be established by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, which limits shall be set in accordance with the housing costs in the areas in which such projects are located. (Amends 12 U.S.C. 17152-1 (i) (2))
Bill· HRH.R. 7833 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
Middle and Low Income Housing Act - Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to assist in the production of adequate housing for middle-income and elderly families by making mortgage loans to qualified borrowers and by purchasing or repurchasing loans to finance the development of a housing project to be undertaken by a qualified borrower. Defines an eligible borrower as any public body, cooperative ownership housing corporation, limited dividend corporation, private nonprofit corporation or any private corporation, borrowing directly in a commitment from the Secretary and authorized to provide dwellings, the occupancy of which is to be permitted in consideration of agreed charges, or for sale at cost plus no more than six percent. Provides that the Secretary shall not make any loans until he has determined that the borrower is eligible and that the housing will be predominantly available to middle-income and elderly families; the housing project will meet an existing need for housing of these families; the location of the project will afford reasonable assurances as to the neighborhood's stability and the dwellings will meet sound standards of construction and design; and economies in construction, operation and maintenance will be used. Directs the borrower to (A.) charge only reasonable fees that will be within the range of elderly and middle income families and that will not return a profit of over six percent; (B.) give preference to: (1) families displaced by urban renewal; (2) families in substandard housing and (3) families in overcrowded homes and Veterans are to have preference in each category; (C.) maintain the project in good condition during the life of the mortgage loan; and (D.) if a corporation, to pay dividends. Provides that in the case of a cooperative ownership housing corporation the members at the time of application for the loan must be equal to 30 percent of the total number of members to be served by the project, and that, prior to the receipt of any proceeds of the loan, the members of the cooperative borrower must be equal to 80 percent of the number of members to be served. Limits loans to 90 percent of the development cost of the housing project and to 90 percent of such amount as the Secretary shall have determined to be the maximum within which the project must be constructed in order that it may be made available for middle income families at rentals or charges within their means. Provides for the amortization of the loan over a 50 year period with a 60 year period permitted if the loan must be refinanced at a higher interest rate. Permits an interest rate of one-half of one percent on the principal for overhead cost. Allows the borrower to relieve himself of supervision by the Secretary by repayment of the loan after 20 years. Authorizes the Secretary in order to assist in the improvement and repair of housing for elderly and middle income families, to make home improvement loans to eligible borrowers. Directs that these loans shall involve a principal obligation not exceeding the total cost as determined by the Secretary and not exceeding such amount determined to be the maximum within which the improvement must be done in order that the housing may be available for elderly and middle income families, and not exceeding a specified dollar amount. Allows an amortization period of forty years or three-quarters of the remaining economic life of the structure. Permits this to be extended to 50 years if an increase in interest rate is necessitated by refinancing the loan. Provides that the Secretary may charge the applicant for a home improvement loan reasonable fees for overhead expenses. Provides for the keeping of records by the borrower and for an audit by the Secretary and Comptroller General. Authorizes the Secretary to permit State control of this program if he finds that a State program already exists that is similar to the Federal program. Limits the amount of home improvement loans to one-fourth of the amount appropriated for loans under this Act. Creates a revolving fund in the Treasury for the purpose of financing the provisions of this Act. Directs the Secretary to create a specific reserve account for losses, to be known as the Insurance fund. Provides that applications for assistance for projects receiving State or local government aid shall be given priority. Requires that wages on projects be commensurate with the prevailing wage rate for the area. Applies existing Federal law on kickbacks to public employees to projects financed under this Act. Provides that violations of the provisions of this Act shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $5,000, or imprisonment of not more than a year or both.
Bill· HRH.R. 7825 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
Provides that a tenant in a low-rent public housing project may not be evicted therefrom without a public hearing under the United States Housing Act. (Adds 42 U.S.C. 1415(13))
Bill· HRH.R. 7838 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
States that no property within an urban renewal area shall be disposed of by a local public agency until the relocation of the individuals, families, and business concerns displaced, at the replacement site of suitable dwellings or facilities has been completed. Provides that the relocation shall be carried out by the local public agency through public personnel and facilities exclusively. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 1455(c))
Bill· HRH.R. 7834 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
Removes the existing 15 percent limit on the amount of assistance which may be provided thereunder for low-rent public housing in any one State under the United States Housing Act. (Amends 42 U.S.C. 1410(e))
Bill· HRH.R. 7830 (93rd)referred
United States · United States Congress · 15 May 1973
Authorizes increases in Federal Housing Administration mortgage ceilings under subsidized multifamily housing programs to meet construction costs. (Amends 12 U.S.C. 1715 l (d)(3))