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Bill· SS. 2177 (96th)referred

Emergency Home Purchase Assistance Authority Amendments of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1979

Emergency Home Purchase Assistance Authority Amendments of 1979 - Amends the National Housing Act to remove the specific dollar limitations on the original principal obligation of a mortgage which may be purchased by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) under the Emergency Home Purchase Assistance Act. Limits such purchasing authority to mortgages in an amount which would make a residence or project eligible for mortgage insurance under the applicable Federal insurance program. Permits such amounts to be raised by up to ten percent in high cost areas determined by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Limits the sales price of a principal residence covered by a mortgage which may be purchased under the emergency authority of the GNMA to 105 percent of such maximum mortgage amount which may be raised an additional ten percent in high-cost areas. Eliminates the 7 1/2 percent interest rate limitation on mortgage loans eligible for purchase. Permits the Secretary to establish the maximum interest rate at a level consistent with market conditions provided it does not exceed the maximum rate on mortgages eligible for Federal insurance.

Bill· SS. 2178 (96th)referred

A bill to amend section 313 of the National Housing Act.

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1979

Amends the National Housing Act to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to direct the Federal National Mortgage Association, when specified economic conditions exist, to make commitments to purchase, and to purchase mortgages to promote the construction of multifamily rental housing. Eliminates the requirement that such a mortgage purchase involve an original principal obligation not to exceed a specified dollar amount limitation. Stipulates that, in the case of a one-to four-family dwelling, such mortgage may be purchased only if it involves a principal residence the sales price of which does not exceed 120 percent of the appropriate mortgage dollar amount limitation set forth in such Act, except that the Secretary may increase any such dollar amount limitation by an amount not to exceed 25 percent in any geographical area where he finds that cost levels require such action.

Bill· HRH.R. 6197 (96th)referred

Emergency Home Purchase Assistance Authority Amendments of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 20 December 1979

Emergency Home Purchase Assistance Authority Amendments of 1979 - Amends the National Housing Act to remove the specific dollar limitations on the original principal obligation of a mortgage which may be purchased by the Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) under the Emergency Home Purchase Assistance Act. Limits such purchasing authority to mortgages in an amount which would make a residence or project eligible for mortgage insurance under the applicable Federal insurance program. Permits such amounts to be raised by up to ten percent in high cost areas determined by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Limits the sales price of a principal residence covered by a mortgage which may be purchased under the emergency authority of the GNMA to 105 percent of such maximum mortgage amount which may be raised an additional 10 percent in high-cost areas. Eliminates the 7 1/2 percent interest rate limitation on mortgage loans eligible for purchase. Permits the Secretary to establish the maximum interest rate at a level consistent with market conditions provided it does not exceed the maximum rate on mortgages eligible for Federal insurance.

Bill· HRH.R. 6088 (96th)passed

A bill to amend the Federal Water Pollution Act to require the United States to pay for certain lateral sewer connections for low-income elderly persons.

United States · United States Congress · 11 December 1979

Amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to require the United States to pay for lateral sewer connections between any single family residence of a low-income person 65 years of age or older and a sewage collection system which has received any grants under such Act.

Bill· SS. 2095 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to provide for grants to be made by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to local governmental units and Indian tribes for the development of energy conservation plans and programs.

United States · United States Congress · 6 December 1979

Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the energy conservation block grant program established pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make energy conservation block grants to units of general local government and Indian tribes for the development of energy conservation plans and programs. Sets forth eligibility requirements for obtaining such grants. Authorizes the Secretary to set aside a portion of the moneys appropriated under this Act for technical and other assistance to eligible jurisdictions, for the publication of relevant studies, for evaluations, research and planning, and for other specified uses designed to promote the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SS. 2005 (96th)referred

A bill to allow the Interest Rate Modification Act of 1979, passed by the Council of the District of Columbia, to take effect immediately.

United States · United States Congress · 13 November 1979

Makes the Interest Rate Modification Act of 1979, passed by the District of Columbia Council and signed by the Mayor, effective upon enactment of this Act, notwithstanding any other provision of law. Amends the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to extend the period of emergency Acts passed by the D.C. Council from 90 days to 180 days. Prohibits the Council from passing any emergency Act covering the same subject matter and purpose of any previously passed emergency Act. Provides that such an Act shall terminate on the date provided in such Act or upon the expiration of the 180-day period, whichever occurs first. Sets forth procedures for such Acts when Congress adjourns sine die.

Bill· SS. 1999 (96th)referred

A bill to allow the Interest Rate Modification Act of 1979, passed by the Council of the District of Columbia, to take effect immediately.

United States · United States Congress · 9 November 1979

Makes the Interest Rate Modification Act of 1979, passed by the District of Columbia Council and signed by the Mayor, effective upon enactment of this Act, notwithstanding any other provision of law. Amends the District of Columbia Self-Government and Governmental Reorganization Act to extend the period of emergency Acts passed by the D.C. Council from 90 days to 180 days. Provides that such an Act shall terminate on the date provided in such Act or upon the expiration of the 180-day period, whichever occurs first. Sets forth procedures for such Acts when Congress adjourns sine die. Prohibits the Council from passing any emergency Act covering the same subject matter and purpose of any previously passed emergency Act.

Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 117 (96th)open

A joint resolution to provide for a temporary extension of certain Federal Housing Administration authorities, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 29 October 1979

Amends the National Housing Act to extend specified Federal Housing Administration insurance programs for 15 days. Extends for 15 days the authority for the purchase of mortgages under the Emergency Home Purchase Assistance Act of 1974. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend the rehabilitation loan program for 15 days. Extends the authority for rural housing programs under the Housing Act of 1949.

Bill· HRH.R. 5667 (96th)referred

Elderly Homeowner's Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 22 October 1979

Elderly Homeowner's Relief Act - Amends the Home Owner's Loan Act of 1933 to permit Federal savings and loan associations to offer reverse annuity mortgages on the security of first liens upon residential real property in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. Requires the regulations issued by the Board to include provisions which: (1) entitle applicants to withdraw without penalty from the mortgage agreement within 17 days of its consummation; (2) assure notice to consumers of all contingencies under the terms of the mortgage in the event of default; (3) provide all applicants an opportunity for refinancing at the end of the mortgage term; (4) allow prepayment at any one time without penalty; (5) require all associations to purchase annuities from an insurance company licensed by the State of their incorporation; (6) prohibit any variable interest rate on the mortgage loan; and (7) require applicants to receive a written notice of the terms of the mortgage loan containing specified provisions.

Bill· HRH.R. 5641 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to provide for grants to be made by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to cities, urban counties, and Indian tribes for energy development and conservation action.

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1979

Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize additional appropriations for supplemental grant assistance for energy development and conservation action grants authorized under this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make energy development and conservation actions grants to cities, urban counties, and Indian tribes to help alleviate physical and economic deterioration and promote energy development and conservation by subsidizing the rehabilitation, expansion, and development of feasible energy supply or conservation systems of proven technology, such as district heating, geothermal projects, industrial cogeneration, municipal solid waste heat recovery, small head hydropower, or other energy conserving systems or technologies. Stipulates that such grants shall be made only to those cities, counties, and Indian tribes which have provided low-and-moderate income housing and equal opportunity in housing and employment for low-and-moderate income persons and minority group members. Sets forth application procedures and criteria for selecting grant recipients. Directs the Secretary to coordinate such grant program with other agency programs, and to review and audit grant recipients.

Bill· HRH.R. 5648 (96th)referred

A bill to establish an Interagency Task Force on Suburban Development.

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1979

Establishes the Interagency Task Force on Suburban Development. Directs the Task Force to conduct and submit to Congress within one year after enactment of this Act a comprehensive study of suburban areas of the United States. Terminates the Task Force 60 days after such study is submitted.

Bill· HRH.R. 5640 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to provide for grants to be made by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to local governmental units and Indian tribes for the development of energy conservation plans and programs.

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1979

Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize appropriations for the energy conservation block grant program established pursuant to this Act. Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make energy conservation block grants to units of general local government and Indian tribes for the development of energy conservation plans and programs. Sets forth eligibility requirements for obtaining such grants. Authorizes the Secretary to set aside a portion of the moneys appropriated under this Act for technical and other assistance to eligible jurisdictions, for the publications of relevant studies, for evaluations, research and planning, and for other specified uses designed to promote the purposes of this Act.

Bill· HJRESH.J.Res. 424 (96th)referred

A joint resolution disapproving and invalidating regulations of the Department of Housing and Urban Development concerning the Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program for New Construction, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 17 October 1979

Disapproves and invalidates the final rule of the Department of Housing and Urban Development entitled "Section 8 Housing Assistance Payments Program for New Construction. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to carry out a further revision of such rule by providing extended public participation and further evaluation and consideration for potentially adverse impact. Directs the Secretary to report to the Congress, not later than 90 days after the approval of this resolution by the President, the results and findings of public participation along with proposed revisions to the final rule.

Bill· HRH.R. 5471 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978 to provide for the use of solar photovoltaic energy systems for the production of electrical energy for use in residential housing units.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1979

Amends the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1978 to provide for the use of solar photovoltaic energy systems for the production of electrical energy for use in residential housing units.

Law· SJRESS.J.Res. 105 (96th)open

A joint resolution to provide for a temporary extension of certain Federal Housing Administration authorities, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1979

Amends the National Housing Act to extend specified Federal Housing Administration insurance programs for 30 days. Extends for 30 days the authority for the purchase of mortgages under the Emergency Home Purchase Assistance Act of 1974. Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend the rehabilitation loan program for 30 days. Extends the authority for rural housing programs under the Housing Act of 1949.

Bill· HRH.R. 5273 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide relief for older Americans who own or rent their homes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 September 1979

Amends the Older Americans Act to direct the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to reimburse the States for real property tax relief programs aimed at elderly households with incomes of $15,000 or less. Provides that the amount of such reimbursement shall be a percentage (determined on the basis of the household income) of the tax relief provided multiplied by the aggregate number of households receiving such relief. Authorizes to be appropriated the sums necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act for fiscal years 1979 through 1982.

Bill· HRH.R. 5200 (96th)open

Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 6 September 1979

Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1979 - Entitles title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (as entitled by this Act) the Fair Housing Act. Amends such Act to define "handicap" as: (1) a physical or mental impairment which substantially limits one or more of a person's major life activities; (2) a record of having such an impairment; or (3) being regarded as having such an impairment. Defines "aggrieved person" as any person who claims to have been injured by a discriminatory housing practice or who believes that such person will be irrevocably injured by a discriminatory housing practice that is about to occur. Exempts from coverage under such Act a room or unit in an owner-occupied dwelling intended to be occupied by no more than four families living independently if such room or unit is sold or rented: (1) without the assistance of any real estate broker, agent, or salesman; and (2) without the publication or mailing of any advertisement or written notice indicating any preference or discrimination based on race, color, religion, or national origin. Stipulates that such prohibition shall not preclude the use of attorneys, title companies, or other professional assistance to perfect or transfer title. Includes the handicapped within the groups that may not be discriminated against in housing. Makes it unlawful: (1) for an insurer against hazards to discriminate with regard to such insurance contracts; (2) to refuse to sell or rent (after the making of a bona fide offer) to a handicapped person unless such handicap would present a prospect occupant from conforming to specified non-discriminatory rules and practices; and (3) to discriminate against a handicapped person in the conditions of sale or rental, or in the provision of related services or facilities. Stipulates, with regard to such sales, rental, or related services, that discrimination shall include a refusal to: (1) permit reasonable modification to permit access to the premises; and (2) make reasonable accommodations in policies, services, or facilities to afford handicapped persons equal enjoyment of the premises. Stipulates, with regard to such sales and related services, that discrimination shall not include a refusal to: (1) make alterations at the expense of sellers, landlords, owners, or persons acting on their behalf; (2) modify generally applicable policies, services, or facilities where such modification would unreasonably inconvenience others; or (3) allow architectural modifications which materially alter the intended use of a building or its environs. Makes it unlawful for a State or local government employee or agency to impede the establishment of a dwelling specifically intended for handicapped persons, unless such dwelling: (1) would not comply with Federal, State, or local health or safety regulations; (2) would not comply with Federal or State program standards for services to the handicapped; or (3) would violate a land use plan or zoning ordinance. Makes it unlawful for any person whose business includes the making, buying, or insuring of loans, or selling, brokering, or appraising of real property, to discriminate in the availability or the conditions (amount, interest rate, duration) of such housing-related loans. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to enforce the provisions of such Act upon receiving a written charge filed by an aggrieved party within one year after the alleged discrimination occurred, or upon the Secretary's initiative. Requires the Secretary to notify the party charged with a discriminatory practice within ten days of the filing of such charge. Grants the Secretary authority to subpena necessary information and witnesses, and to issue interrogatories. Establishes penalties of up to $1,000 or one year in prison for willfully failing to testify or produce records, intentionally giving misleading information, or willfully altering any documentary evidence. Directs the Secretary to refer a discriminatory housing charge made within the jurisdiction of a State or local agency to such agency if the agency is certified by the Secretary. Prohibits the certification of such agency unless the Secretary determines that the protections of substantive rights, procedures, remedies, and judicial review are equivalent to those under Federal law. Directs the Secretary and other Federal agencies to cooperate and avoid duplication of efforts. Authorizes the Secretary, on the basis of a preliminary investigation, to refer a charge to the Attorney General in order to get appropriate preliminary relief pending final disposition of such charge. Directs the Secretary, upon a determination that reasonable cause exists to believe a housing discrimination charge is true, to refer the matter to the Attorney General or to file an administrative complaint. Directs the Secretary to provide a copy of such investigation's findings to the parties involved. Sets forth hearing provisions, including: (1) notice of the complaint and opportunity for a hearing not less than 30 days after service of such complaint; (2) rescheduling of such hearing; (3) resolution of a complaint by conciliation; (4) respondent's right to file an answer and testify at such hearing; (5) an aggrieved party's right to intervene; (6) the authority of the person conducting such hearing to make findings of fact and conclusions of law, to issue a final order of relief, and to impose a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000 (provides that no such final order shall affect a bona fide sale, rental, or encumbrance consummated before the issuance of such order); (7) the Secretary's authority to modify any such final order; (8) court of appeals judicial review within 60 days of entry of such order; and (9) a civil penalty of up to $1,000 a day for violation of an unreviewable (as set forth by this Act) final order of the Secretary. Permits aggrieved individuals to commence civil actions within three years of the alleged discriminatory practice. Prohibits proceedings by both the Secretary and the aggrieved individual. Authorizes the Attorney General: (1) to intervene in an aggrieved individual's civil action; and (2) to commence a civil action (a) against a person engaged in a pattern or practice of resistance to these provisions or (b) to enforce the Secretary's findings or orders. Permits the aggrieved individual to intervene in an action commenced by the Attorney General. Allows prevailing parties reasonable attorney and expert witness fees as part of a judicial or administrative award under this Act. Directs the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board to report to the Congress not later than October 1, 1981, concerning: (1) the extent to which architectural barriers and other obstacles to accessibility of housing are operating to deny handicapped persons access to a reasonable housing choice in the private market; (2) the extent to which public, private, or cooperative public and private efforts have been undertaken to increase housing choice for the handicapped in the private market; and (3) the projected cost of retrofitting an adequate supply of existing housing units to make such units suitable for occupancy by handicapped persons. Authorizes appropriations for this Act, effective as of October 1, 1980.

Bill· HRH.R. 5175 (96th)referred

Condominium-Cooperative Conversion Moratorium Act of 1979: For Tenant Protection and for the Preservation of Rental Housing

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 1979

Condominium-Cooperative Conversion Moratorium Act of 1979: For Tenant Protection and for the Preservation of Rental Housing - Title I: Condominium-Cooperative Conversion Moratorium - Prohibits the use of federally related mortgage loans for condominium or cooperative conversions. Prohibits any Federal grant, loan, insurance, or other form of assistance from being utilized, directly or indirectly, with respect to condominium or cooperative conversions. Prohibits the use of any means or instruments of transportation or communication in interstate commerce or of the mails with respect to condominium or cooperative conversions and sets forth criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 in fines and/or not more than five years imprisonment for violations of such provisions. Specifies that the provisions of this title shall apply for three years following the date of enactment of this Act. Title II: Presidential Commission - Directs the President to establish a Commission on Problems Relating to Condominium-Cooperative Conversions which shall study the problems resulting from the conversion of residential rental units to units in condominium or cooperative projects. Requires the Commission to report its findings, conclusions, and recommendations concerning solutions to such problems to Congress. Title III: Assistance for Persons Displaced by Condominium-Cooperative Conversions and Restrictions on Community Development Block Grants - Prohibits any lender or Federal instrumentality, for three years after the date of enactment of this Act, from making a federally related loan, grant, insurance, or other form or assistance which is to be used, directly or indirectly, with respect to the conversion of residential rental units in a condominium or cooperative project, unless the person who is to carry out such conversions certifies to the lender that such person has entered into, or made an offer to enter into, a contract which obligates such person to pay such household for actual and reasonable moving expenses up to $400. Sets forth criminal penalties of not more than $50,000 in fines and/or not more than five years imprisonment for violations of such provisions. Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to prohibit any unit of government from making any grants under this title unless the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development makes a determination that the unit of government does not permit the conversion of residential rental units for low- or moderate-income households to units for higher income persons in condominium or cooperative projects unless all the displaced persons are assured of obtaining decent, safe, and sanitary rental housing with rental charges similar to those units from which such persons are displaced. Title IV: Amendments of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide that the gain from conversion of residential rental property into condominium or cooperative housing shall be treated as gain which is ordinary income.

Bill· HRH.R. 5121 (96th)referred

A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require States receiving certain grants under such Act to establish home maintenance assistance programs to enable older persons to continue living independently in a home environment.

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1979

Amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to require States receiving certain grants under such Act to establish home maintenance assistance programs. Authorizes appropriations for such programs. Requires that a minimum of $20,000,000 be made available for such programs in fiscal year 1981.

Bill· HRH.R. 5116 (96th)referred

A bill to provide for assistance to certain urban counties under title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974.

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1979

Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to include within the term "urban county" for purposes of awarding Federal assistance, any county in a metropolitan area which: (1) State law authorizes to undertake housing and community development in unincorporated areas; (2) has at least one metropolitan city within its boundaries; (3) has a population in excess of 125,000 persons in its unincorporated areas; and (4) offers at least three of the following governmental services: health, welfare, library, education, recreation, law enforcement, or a judicial system.

Bill· HRH.R. 5135 (96th)referred

A bill to transfer to the District of Columbia certain real property of the United States located in the District of Columbia for the purpose of providing for senior citizens' housing.

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1979

Directs the Architect of the Capitol to grant title to certain real property to the District of Columbia subject to a reversion in the United States if such property is not used as a site for housing for the elderly within three years.

Bill· HRH.R. 5111 (96th)referred

National Mutual Housing Corporation Act

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1979

National Mutual Housing Corporation Act - Establishes a National Mutual Housing Corporation to assist and encourage the development of mutual housing associations. Defines such associations as private, nonprofit corporations which: (1) develop and manage multifamily housing projects for low and moderate income people; (2) offer the units in such projects to people who are members or stockholders in the association; and (3) share the responsibility of setting management policy for such projects with the residents. Exempts the Corporation from all Federal, State, and local taxes except real property taxes. Directs the President to appoint a Board of Directors for the Corporation which shall include the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Consumer Cooperative Bank, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, the Administrator of the National Credit Union Administration and representatives of mutual housing associations, the general public, credit unions, the consumer cooperative movement, the housing industry, and financial institutions. Sets forth the terms of office, duties, and compensation of the Board of Directors, the executive officer of the Corporation, and such other officers and employees as the Board shall appoint. Directs the Corporation to encourage and assist the development of mutual housing associations by conducting studies, providing technical assistance, making planning grants, assisting associations in applying for aid from Federal agencies, and recommending legislation to the Congress. Enumerates the powers of the Corporation. Requires the Corporation to publish an annual report which shall be submitted to the President and the Congress. Requires each grantee or contractor of the Corporation to provide for an annual financial audit. Authorizes the Comptroller General to conduct such audits if Federal funds are used to finance the Corporation's grants or contracts. Authorizes appropriations of such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act.

Bill· SS. 1603 (96th)referred

Home Heating Stamp Act of 1979

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1979

Home-Heating Stamp Act of 1979 - Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1964 to establish a home-heating stamp program to reduce the hardships imposed on low-income households by high home-heating costs and to permit such households to obtain reasonable amounts of home-heating fuels through normal channels of trade. Directs that such program be administered by the Department of Agriculture and the appropriate State agencies which administer the food stamp program. Defines a "household" for the purposes of this Act as a group of individuals who are not residents of an institution and are living as one economic unit, or a single individual living alone. Exempts recipients of supplemental security income benefits from the kinds of restrictions on their participation found in the food stamp program. Limits the home-heating fuel stamp program to 50 States and the District of Columbia. Authorizes the issuance of home-heating coupons which shall have a greater monetary value than any charge paid by eligible households and which shall be used only: (1) to purchase home-heating fuels from approved providers; or (2) in the case of a household which rents its residence and does not pay its home-heating fuel bill directly to a provider, to offset any rent due its landlord. Requires landlords accepting such coupons as partial rent payment to use such coupons to pay all or part of their fuel bills and prohibits them from increasing rents in connection with or as a result of the use of home-heating coupons by an eligible household. Provides that such coupons shall be redeemable at face value, and that the coupon allotment for any household shall be in an amount reflecting the monthly equivalent of the minimal cost of a reasonable amount of home-heating fuel for a single heating season. Limits the validity of coupons to one heating season, not to exceed six months, which shall be established for a State by the State agency. Requires as a charge to participating households for their coupon allotments a standard percentage of the monthly household income in no event more than the percentage of personal consumption expenditures shown to be spent on home-heating fuels by the best information available to the Secretary. States that no such charge is to be made to households with an income of less than $30 per month for a family of four. Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish uniform national standards of eligibility for participating households. Allows the establishment of temporary emergency standards, for the duration of the emergency, without regard to income or other financial resources, for households that are victims of a disaster which disrupts the normal distribution of home-heating fuels. Directs the Secretary to approve home-heating providers under regulations patterned after those used to approve retail food stores and wholesale food concerns for participation in the food stamp program. States that the administrative provisions of the Food Stamp Act of 1964 shall apply to the home-heating fuel program. Requires, in the administration of such program, that all practicable efforts be made to insure that assistance provided does not induce unnecessary additional consumption of home-heating fuel.

Bill· HRH.R. 4804 (96th)referred

A bill to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to waive certain requirements with respect to insuring, under the National Housing Act, mortgages secured by real property located in communities in which adverse economic conditions exist as a result of outstanding claims to ownership of land in the community by an American Indian tribe, band, or Nation.

United States · United States Congress · 16 July 1979

Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to insure any mortgage which would otherwise be uninsurable under the National Housing Act because of Indian claims of ownership to the property securing the mortgage if such property is located in a community where adverse economic conditions exist as a direct and primary result of such Indian claims of ownership.

Bill· HRH.R. 4598 (96th)referred

Elderly Homeowner's Relief Act

United States · United States Congress · 25 June 1979

Elderly Homeowner's Relief Act - Amends the Home Owner's Loan Act of 1933 to permit Federal savings and loan associations to offer reverse annuity mortgages on the security of first liens upon residential real property in accordance with regulations promulgated by the Federal Home Loan Bank Board. Requires the regulations issued by the Board to include provisions which: (1) entitle applicants to withdraw without penalty from the mortgage agreement within 17 days of its consummation; (2) assure notice to consumers of all contingencies under the terms of the mortgage in the event of default; (3) provide all applicants an opportunity for refinancing at the end of the mortgage term; (4) allow prepayment at any one time without penalty; (5) require all associations to purchase annuities from an insurance company licensed by the State of their incorporation; (6) prohibit any variable interest rate on the mortgage loan; and (7) require applicants to receive a written notice of the terms of the mortgage loan containing specified provisions.

Bill· HRH.R. 4546 (96th)open

A bill to amend the District of Columbia Redevelopment Act of 1945, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 20 June 1979

Amends the District of Columbia Redevelopment Act of 1945 to revise the standards requiring written consent for the purchaser or lessee with regard to a modification of an approved redevelopment plan. Approves two amendments to the urban renewal plan for Southwest, Washington, D.C.

Resolution· HRESH.Res. 315 (96th)passed

A resolution waiving certain points of order against H.R. 4394, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for sundry independent agencies, boards, commissions, corporations, and offices for the fiscal year ending September 30, 1980, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 12 June 1979

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 4394 (Department of Housing and Urban Development funding).

Bill· HRH.R. 4403 (96th)referred

A bill to prevent inequities in the administration of income determinations pertaining to low-rent housing.

United States · United States Congress · 11 June 1979

Excludes from the definition of "income" for purposes of determining eligibility for low-income housing under the United States Housing Act of 1937 an amount equal to $300 for each member of a family residing in a household who is: (1) the spouse of the head of the household who is 62 years of age or older or who is not a wage earner due to the presence of children under the age of seven in the household; (2) a dependent child under the age of 18; or (3) a dependent 18 years of age or older who is disabled, handicapped, or a full-time student (including a dependent spouse of the head of the household).

Law· HRH.R. 4394 (96th)open

Department of Housing and Urban Development-Independent Agencies Appropriation Act, 1980

United States · United States Congress · 7 June 1979

Department of Housing and Urban Development - Independent Agencies Appropriation Act, 1980 - Title I: Department of Housing and Urban Development - Makes appropriations for fiscal year 1980 within the Department of Housing and Urban Development for the following: (1) Housing programs for: Annual Contributions for Assisted Housing; housing and rent supplementation payments, the Housing for the Elderly or Handicapped Fund; payments for the operation of low-income housing projects; the troubled projects operating subsidy; the Federal Housing Administration Fund; and for college housing - loans and other expenses; (2) the Government National Mortgage Association for the Special Assistance Functions Fund and payment of participation sales insufficiencies; (3) Community planning and development for: Community Development Grants; Urban Development Action Grants; Comprehensive Planning Grants; and the Rehabilitation Loan Fund; (4) Neighborhoods, voluntary associations and consumer protection for housing counseling assistance and the Neighborhood Self-Help Development Program; (5) for Policy Development and Research for research and technology; (6) Fair housing and equal opportunity for fair housing assistance; and (7) for management and administration for salaries and expenses (including a transfer of funds). Title II: Independent Agencies - Makes appropriations to the following independent agencies for fiscal year 1980: (1) the American Battle Monuments Commission for salaries and expenses; (2) the Consumer Product Safety Commission for salaries and expenses; (3) the Department of Defense-Civil Cemeterial Expenses, Army, for salaries and expenses; (4) the Environmental Protection Agency for: salaries and expenses; research and development; abatement, control and compliance; buildings and facilities; construction grants; scientific activities overseas (special foreign currency program); the United States Regulatory Council; and authorizes limited funds transfers among specified appropriations accounts of the Environmental Protection Agency; (5) the Executive Office of the President for the Council on Environmental Quality and Office of Environmental Quality and the Office of Science and Technology Policy; (6) the Federal Emergency Management Agency for: funds appropriated to the President (disaster relief); emergency planning, preparedness and mobilization; and hazard mitigation and disaster assistance; (7) the General Services Administration for the Consumer Information Center; (8) the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for the Office of Consumer Affairs; (9) the National Aeronautics and Space Administration for: research and development; construction of facilities; and research and program management; (10) the National Commission on Air Quality for salaries and expenses; (11) the National Consumer Cooperative Bank for salaries and expenses and self-help development; (12) the National Credit Union Administration for the Central Liquidity Facility; (13) the National Institute of Building Sciences for salaries and expenses; (14) the National Science Foundation for: research and related activities; science education activities; and scientific activities overseas (Special Foreign Currency Program); (15) the Neighborhood Reinvestment Corporation for salaries and expenses; (16) the Selective Service System for salaries and expenses; (17) the Department of the Treasury for: payments to the State and Local Government Fiscal Assistance Trust Fund; the Office of Revenue Sharing, for salaries and expenses; the New York City Loan Guarantee Program, for administrative expenses; and investment in the National Consumer Cooperative Bank; and (18) the Veterans Administration for: compensation and pensions; readjustment benefits; veterans insurance and indemnities; medical care; medical and prosthetic research; medical administration and miscellaneous operating expenses; general operating expenses; construction of major and minor projects; grants for the construction of state extended care facilities; grants for the construction of state veterans cemeteries; grants to the Republic of the Philippines; and the Loan Guaranty Revolving Fund. Authorizes limited funds transfers among specified appropriations accounts of the Veterans Administration. Prohibits the use of appropriations toward the construction of any new home or hospital. Requires reimbursement for the cost of care received by persons not entitled to benefits under law. Title III: Corporations - Exempts corporations and agencies of the Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Federal Home Loan Bank Board from specified fiscal limitations established by the President and submitted to the Congress pursuant to the Government Corporation Control Act. Establishes limitations on the administrative expenses of the Federal Home Loan Bank Board and the Federal Savings and Loan Insurance Corporation. Title IV: General Provisions - States that no part of any appropriation contained in this Act shall remain available for obligation beyond the current fiscal year unless expressly so provided. Requires every expenditure of appropriated funds to be certified and subject to an audit unless specifically exempted by law. Restricts the use of funds for commuting expenses. Requires recipients of research assistance to share the costs of projects not specifically solicited by the Government in proportion to their interest in the research.

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