Housing

102 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment if he will use the powers available to him under the Derelict Sites Act, 1990, to instruct CIE to dispose of lands off Seville Place, Dublin 1 which are lying derelict and are surplus to the company's needs and are required by Dublin Corporation for housing purposes, in order to relocate the tenants of Sheriff Street, Dublin 1.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 1990

102 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment if he will use the powers available to him under the Derelict Sites Act, 1990, to instruct CIE to dispose of lands off Seville Place, Dublin 1 which are lying derelict and are surplus to the company's needs and are required by Dublin Corporation for housing purposes, in order to relocate the tenants of Sheriff Street, Dublin 1.

16 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for the Environment when grant aid will be given for the replacement of defective chimneys at Crannmore Housing Estate, Sligo, for which he has already given a commitment.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 1990

16 Mr. G. Reynolds asked the Minister for the Environment when grant aid will be given for the replacement of defective chimneys at Crannmore Housing Estate, Sligo, for which he has already given a commitment.

102 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment if he will use the powers available to him under the Derelict Sites Act, 1990, to instruct CIE to dispose of lands off Seville Place, Dublin 1 which are lying derelict and are surplus to the company's needs and are required by Dublin Corporation for housing purposes, in order to relocate the tenants of Sheriff Street, Dublin 1.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 1990

102 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment if he will use the powers available to him under the Derelict Sites Act, 1990, to instruct CIE to dispose of lands off Seville Place, Dublin 1 which are lying derelict and are surplus to the company's needs and are required by Dublin Corporation for housing purposes, in order to relocate the tenants of Sheriff Street, Dublin 1.

15 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment his decision/response to the detailed plan submitted by Dublin Corporation's housing architects for the rehousing of the Sheriff Street tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 1990

15 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment his decision/response to the detailed plan submitted by Dublin Corporation's housing architects for the rehousing of the Sheriff Street tenants; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

11 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some private landlords, renting out furnished flats in the Dublin area, have given notice to quit to tenants with newly born children, or have refused accommodation to families with children; if he is prepared to take any action to deal with this problem in view of the rising housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 28 November 1990

11 Mr. Quinn asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that some private landlords, renting out furnished flats in the Dublin area, have given notice to quit to tenants with newly born children, or have refused accommodation to families with children; if he is prepared to take any action to deal with this problem in view of the rising housing crisis; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

10 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Energy if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are up to 100,000 dwellings in 350 non-gas housing estates in Dublin including St. Anne's, KCR, Dublin 12; that since the ban on the marketing, sale and distribution of coal, many housing estates would like the option to use natural gas; if it is his intention to speed up the extension of the gas grid to non-gas estates; and if he will, in conjunction with An Bord Gáis, ensure that the installation fees for residents is moderately priced to ensure a large take-up of this, our own non-imported energy supply.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 21 November 1990

10 Mr. Byrne asked the Minister for Energy if his attention has been drawn to the fact that there are up to 100,000 dwellings in 350 non-gas housing estates in Dublin including St. Anne's, KCR, Dublin 12; that since the ban on the marketing, sale and distribution of coal, many housing estates would like the option to use natural gas; if it is his intention to speed up the extension of the gas grid to non-gas estates; and if he will, in conjunction with An Bord Gáis, ensure that the installation fees for residents is moderately priced to ensure a large take-up of this, our own non-imported energy supply.

Housing Opportunity through Management/Employee Cooperation Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1990

Housing Opportunity through Management/Employee Cooperation Act of 1990 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 with respect to the treatment of welfare benefit funds to add rules governing transfers of certain excess assets from defined benefit pension plans to qualified housing assistance plans established and maintained under collective bargaining agreements.

Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1991, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 27 October 1990

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1991 appropriations, funds, or other authority as provided for in the following Acts: (1) the Department of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (2) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1991; (3) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1991; (4) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1991; (5) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991; (6) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (7) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (8) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1991; (9) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1991; (10) the Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (11) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (12) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1991; and (13) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. Suspends any order on sequestration for FY 1991 issued pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) until November 5, 1990. Extends the temporary increase in the public debt through November 5, 1990.

To exclude from income amounts received under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act for the purposes of determining the amount of benefits to be provided under the Food Stamp Act of 1977 and the United States Housing Act of 1937.

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 1990

Amends the Food Stamp Act of 1977 to exclude aid to families with dependent children assistance (part A of title IV of the Social Security Act) from inclusion as income for purposes of food stamp eligibility. Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to make a similar exclusion for purposes of rental assistance eligibility.

To provide for the temporary extension of the certain laws relating to housing and community development.

United States · United States Congress · 26 October 1990

Deems: (1) Public Law 101-402 (housing and community development extensions) to have taken effect as if such law was enacted on September 29, 1990; (2) the Emergency Low Income Housing Preservation Act of 1987 to have been in effect on and after September 29, 1990, as if Public Law 101-402 had been enacted on September 29, 1990; and (3) the provisions of such Act, other than section 203, to be amended to read as such provisons were in effect on September 29, 1990. States that if the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (S. 566) is enacted before this Act, the above provisions shall be deemed to have taken effect immediately before its enactment. Amends the Emergency Low Income Housing Preservation Act of 1987 to extend such Act through the earlier of February 1, 1991, or the enactment of S. 566. Extends through February 1, 1991, under specified conditions: (1) the Interagency Council on the Homeless; and (2) the Federal Housing Administration mortgage loan limit.

Community Relations Act

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 1990

Community Relations Act - States that the purposes of this Act are to: (1) provide resources to foster and maintain multicultural coalitions in communities experiencing cross-group conflict on a long-term basis; (2) fund model projects to address community based tension by bringing people from different groups together to work on specific projects of concern to the local population; (3) provide Federal resources to local communities to enable them to develop approaches to reduce community based tensions; (4) establish a mechanism through which representatives of communities can share experiences and innovative ideas across projects and disseminate successful approaches to other communities; and (5) provide technical support to programs after Federal funding has ended in order to foster ongoing coalitions which could address new community problems when they occur. Designates the Community Relations Service of the Department of Justice as responsible for carrying out this Act. Requires the Service to: (1) seek technical assistance from individuals, agencies, and organizations experienced in training, maintaining, and supporting coalitions; (2) contract with such individuals, agencies, or organizations as necessary to assure that the purposes of the Act are carried out; (3) make such technical assistance available to local offices of the Service; and (4) provide technical assistance and training to projects funded under this Act. Directs the Service to make grants to coalitions for the establishment of Service projects in accordance with this Act. Requires the national office of the Service to consider the recommendations of a national board before approving a project. Sets forth the responsibilities of the Service, including: (1) disseminating information on the availability of project grants to communities which have experienced community based tension in the recent past; (2) providing technical assistance to local agencies, organizations, and individuals to develop coalitions; (3) providing assistance to coalitions in developing proposals to address such tensions; and (4) making grants for projects. Establishes criteria for eligibility for grants. Requires: (1) a coalition established under this Act to develop a plan for a community relations service project which addresses a need defined by the community and which fits within specified priorities (such as projects to deal with drugs, youth recreation, community recreation on the arts, citizenship participation, and community safety or development); and (2) coalition members to agree on project goals and define issues to be addressed. Sets forth additional requirements. Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) Federal and local matching funds; (2) program administration; and (3) funding for a study of the root causes of other kinds of conflict among groups and proposed model solutions. Requires the national office of the Service to establish a national advisory board to assist in setting program goals and in evaluating proposals and the program. Requires the Service to: (1) evaluate projects funded and make recommendations on replication of successful projects; and (2) submit to the Congress and the President an evaluation of the program, including a proposal for its expansion, continuation, or termination. Authorizes appropriations. Limits the number and amounts of grants for any fiscal year.

Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1991, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 24 October 1990

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1991 projects or activities as provided for in the following Acts: (1) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (2) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1991; (3) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1991; (4) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991; (5) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (6) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1991; (7) the Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (8) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (9) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1991; and (10) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. Suspends any order on sequestration for FY 1991 issued pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) until October 27, 1990. Extends the temporary increase in the public debt through October 27, 1990.

Waiving certain points of order against consideration of the conference report on the bill (S. 566) to authorize a new Housing Opportunities Partnerships program to support State and local strategies for achieving more affordable housing, and to increase homeownership, and for other purposes, and against its consideration.

United States · United States Congress · 23 October 1990

Waives points of order against the consideration of the conference report on S. 566 (housing assistance).

Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1991, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 22 October 1990

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1991 programs, projects, or activities as provided for in the following Acts: (1) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (2) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1990; (3) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1991; (4) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1991; (5) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991; (6) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (7) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (8) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1991; (9) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1991; (10) the Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (11) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act 1991; (12) the Treasury, Postal Services, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1991; and (13) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. Suspends any order on sequestration for FY 1991 issued pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) until February 15, 1991, or the enactment of the applicable appropriations Act, if sooner.

Community Relations Act

United States · United States Congress · 19 October 1990

Community Relations Act - States that the purposes of this Act are to: (1) provide resources to foster and maintain multicultural coalitions in communities experiencing cross-group conflict on a long-term basis; (2) fund model projects to address community based tension by bringing people from different groups together to work on specific projects of concern to the local population; (3) provide Federal resources to local communities to enable them to develop approaches to reduce community based tensions; (4) establish a mechanism through which representatives of communities can share experiences and innovative ideas across projects and disseminate successful approaches to other communities; and (5) provide technical support to programs after Federal funding has ended in order to foster ongoing coalitions which could address new community problems when they occur. Designates the Community Relations Service of the Department of Justice as responsible for carrying out this Act. Requires the Service to: (1) seek technical assistance from individuals, agencies, and organizations experienced in creating, maintaining, and supporting coalitions; (2) contract with such individuals, agencies, or organizations as necessary to assure that the purposes of the Act are carried out; (3) make such technical assistance available to local offices of the Service; and (4) provide technical assistance and training to projects funded under this Act. Directs the Service to make grants to coalitions for the establishment of Service projects in accordance with this Act. Requires the national office of the Service to consider the recommendations of a national board before approving a project. Sets forth the responsibilities of the Service, including: (1) disseminating information on the availability of project grants to communities which have experienced community based tension in the recent past; (2) providing technical assistance to local agencies, organizations, and individuals to develop coalitions; (3) providing assistance to coalitions in developing proposals to address such tensions; and (4) making grants for projects. Establishes criteria for eligibility for grants. Requires: (1) a coalition established under this Act to develop a plan for a community relations service project which addresses a need defined by the community and which fits within specified priorities (such as projects to deal with drugs, youth recreation, community recreation on the arts, citizenship participation, and community safety or development); and (2) coalition members to agree on project goals and define issues to be addressed. Sets forth additional requirements. Sets forth provisions with respect to: (1) Federal and local matching funds; (2) program administration; and (3) funding for a study of the root causes of other kinds of conflict among groups and proposed model solutions. Requires the national office of the Service to establish a national advisory board to assist in setting program goals and in evaluating proposals and the program. Requires the Service to: (1) evaluate projects funded and make recommendations on replication of successful projects; and (2) submit to the Congress and the President an evaluation of the program, including a proposal for its expansion, continuation, or termination. Authorizes appropriations. Limits the number and amounts of grants for any fiscal year.

Jobs for Public Housing Residents Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1990

Jobs for Public Housing Residents Act of 1990 - Authorizes up to five States to conduct two-year demonstration projects to test alternative methods for State delivery of services and activities under the job opportunities and basic skills training program (the JOBS program), under the Social Security Act, to eligible volunteer families. Requires that such volunteer families: (1) be determined by the State to be at risk of entering the program of aid to families with dependent children (AFDC program) under the Social Security Act; and (2) receive Federal rental assistance. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (the Secretary) to: (1) consider all applications received from States desiring to conduct such demonstration projects; (2) approve not more than five such applications; and (3) give priority to certain types of them. Sets forth the duties of States conducting such projects. Provides for Federal reimbursement for expenditures of approved demonstration projects. Authorizes appropriations. Directs the Secretary to evaluate, by October 1, 1994, the effectiveness of the alternative administrative approaches taken by the States in such demonstration projects. Authorizes appropriations. Amends the Social Security Act to provide for participation in the JOBS program of eligible volunteer families who are at risk of entering the AFDC program and who receive Federal rental assistance. Revises State plan requirements to allow such program participation, at the option of the State, beginning with FY 1994. Requires that eligible volunteer families receive payment or reimbursement from the State agency for necessary child care, transportation, and other work-related expenses. Entitles States to specified Federal payments if they elect to administer JOBS program services to such eligible volunteer families. Directs the Secretary to contract with a research organization to conduct and report to specified congressional committees on experimental evaluation of the extent to which such provision of JOBS program services to eligible volunteer families, under the Social Security Act as amended by this Act, has: (1) been cost-effective; (2) helped families to avoid requiring public assistance; and (3) increased their income and employment.

Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1991, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 18 October 1990

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1991 projects or activities as provided for in the following Acts: (1) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (2) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1991; (3) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1991; (4) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991, notwithstanding certain sections of specified law; (5) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (6) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1991; (7) the Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (8) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (9) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1991; and (10) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. Suspends any order on sequestration for FY 1991 issued pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) until October 24, 1990. Extends the temporary increase in the public debt through October 24, 1990.

Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1991, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 16 October 1990

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1991 projects or activities as provided for in the following Acts: (1) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (2) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1991; (3) the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1991; (4) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1991; (5) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991; (6) the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (7) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (8) the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1991; (9) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1991; (10) the Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (11) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (12) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1991; and (13) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. Suspends any order on sequestration for FY 1991 issued pursuant to the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (Gramm-Rudman-Hollings Act) October 27, 1990. Extends the temporary increase in the public debt through October 27, 1990.

Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 1991, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 7 October 1990

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1991 programs, projects, or activities as provided for in the following Acts: (1) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (2) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1991; (3) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1991; (4) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991, notwithstanding certain sections of specified laws; (5) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (6) the Military Construction Appropriations Act; (7) the Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (8) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (9) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1991; and (10) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. Suspends any order on sequestration for FY 1991 issued before, on, or after the date of enactment of this joint resolution. Declares that such suspension ceases to be effective on October 20, 1990. Extends the temporary increase in the public debt to October 20, 1990.

Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1991, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 6 October 1990

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1991 programs, projects, or activities as provided for in the following Acts: (1) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (2) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1991; (3) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1991; (4) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991, notwithstanding certain sections of specified laws; (5) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (6) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1991; (7) the Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (8) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (9) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1991; and (10) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. Modifies the order on sequestration for FY 1991 by reducing the across-the-board percentage reduction reflected in such order from 32.4 percent for nondefense programs and 35.3 percent for defense programs to 14.4 percent for nondefense programs and 16.6 percent for defense programs. Extends a temporary increase in the public debt limit from October 6, 1990, until October 12, 1990.

Special Program of Recreational Training Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 5 October 1990

Special Program of Recreational Training Act of 1990 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants for youth sports programs in public housing projects with substantial drug problems to qualified: (1) States; (2) local governments; (3) public housing agencies; and (4) nonprofit organizations providing youth sports services programs. Amends the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988 to allocate appropriations.

Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1991, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 5 October 1990

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1991 programs, projects, or activities as provided for in the following Acts: (1) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (2) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1991; (3) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1991; (4) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991, notwithstanding certain sections of specified laws; (5) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (6) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1991; (7) the Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (8) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (9) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1991; and (10) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. Suspends any order on sequestration for FY 1991 issued before, on, or after the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

Making further continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1991, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 1 October 1990

Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1991 programs, projects, or activities as provided for in the following Acts: (1) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (2) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1991; (3) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1991; (4) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991, notwithstanding certain sections of specified laws; (5) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (6) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1991; (7) the Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (8) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (9) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1991; and (10) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991. Sets forth limitations on the use of such funds. Suspends any order on sequestration for FY 1991 issued before, on, or after the date of enactment of this joint resolution.

A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend qualified mortgage bonds and low-income housing credit, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1990

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to permanently extend the period during which qualified mortgage bonds and mortgage credit certificates may be issued. (Under current law, authority for these programs is due to expire as of 1990.) Modifies the method of determining high housing cost areas. Provides for the permanent extension of the low-income housing credit. Modifies the determination of the eligible basis of any building in a difficult development area to include the adjusted basis of the real property upon which the building is located. Revises the formula for allocating unused housing credit carryovers among qualified States.

To provide for the temporary extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 28 September 1990

Amends the Emergency Low Income Housing Preservation Act of 1987 to extend specified emergency low-income housing programs. Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to extend the Interagency Council on the Homeless. Amends the National Housing Act to extend the Federal Housing Administration mortgage limit.

Making continuing appropriations for the fiscal year 1991, supplemental appropriations for "Operation Desert Shield" for the fiscal year 1990, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 25 September 1990

Title I: Continuing Appropriations - Makes continuing appropriations for FY 1991 for projects or activities provided for in the following Acts: (1) the Departments of Commerce, Justice, and State, the Judiciary, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (2) the District of Columbia Appropriations Act, 1991; (3) the Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act, 1991; (4) the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1991; (5) the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (6) the Military Construction Appropriations Act, 1991; (7) the Rural Development, Agriculture, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (8) the Department of Transportation and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (9) the Treasury, Postal Service, and General Government Appropriations Act, 1991; and (10) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991. Provides for the continuation of projects or activities when the House of Representatives and the Senate differ in amounts or authority. Makes appropriations as necessary for: (1) projects or activities under the Department of the Interior and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 1990; (2) projects or activities under the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 1990; (3) projects or activities under the Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 1990; and (4) the Aerostat Program of the U.S. Customs Service. Prohibits the use of funds appropriated under the Defense Appropriations Act, 1990 for: (1) new production of items not funded in FY 1990 or prior fiscal years; (2) the increase in production rates above those sustained with FY 1990 funds; (3) other specified activities not funded or authorized during FY 1990 (except for activities related to Operation Desert Shield); (4) the initiation of multi-year procurements utilizing advance procurement funding for economic order quantity procurement unless specifically appropriated later; and (5) procurement and research, development, test, and evaluation in excess of the current rate or the estimate for FY 1991, whichever is lower, except for activities related to Operation Desert Shield. Prohibits the use of appropriated funds to initiate or resume any activity for which funds were not available during FY 1990. Makes funds available under this Act until the earliest of: (1) October 20, 1990; (2) enactment of an appropriation for any project or activity provided for in this Act; or (3) enactment of the applicable appropriations without any provision for such project or activity. Suspends any order on sequestration for FY 1991. Makes certain prohibitions of the Foreign Operations, Export Financing, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 1990 inapplicable with respect to assistance to Egypt. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services, for purposes of determining the amount of Medicare payments made to a hospital for the costs of inpatient hospital services for discharges occurring between October 1 and October 20, 1990, to apply the area wage index applicable to such hospital as of September 30, 1990. Amends the Social Security Act to extend the period through which certain discharges occur to October 20, 1990, for purposes of calculating inpatient hospital service payments on the basis of prospective rates. Title II: Supplemental Appropriations for Operation Desert Shield - Makes supplemental appropriations for FY 1990 for specified branches of the armed forces for: (1) military and reserve personnel; (2) operation and maintenance; (3) other procurement; (4) research, development, test, and evaluation; and (5) the Defense Stock Fund. Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to accept gifts for use by the Department of Defense to finance operations in and around the Arabian Peninsula relating to Operation Desert Shield. Provides for the deposit of any proceeds from such gifts in the National Defense Gift Fund. Permits the President, when exercising the authority to order the Selected Reserve to active duty, to extend the period of such order an additional 180 days (currently, 90 days) in the case of operations in and around the Arabian Peninsula and Operation Desert Shield. Makes supplemental appropriations for the United States Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance Fund.

Mary Shannon Brunette, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, vice Sherrie Sandy Rollins.

United States · United States Senate · 19 September 1990

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat options held by certain tax-exempt organizations to acquire low-income housing in the same manner as such options held by tenants of the housing.

United States · United States Congress · 19 September 1990

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to treat options held by certain tax-exempt qualified nonprofit organizations to acquire low-income housing in the same manner as options held by tenants of the housing. Limits such treatment to organizations actively engaged in fostering low-income housing for at least three years, with boards of directors made up largely of local residents.

To make Reserve members called or ordered to active duty in connection with Operation Desert Shield eligible for a variable housing allowance.

United States · United States Congress · 12 September 1990

Makes Reserve members of the armed forces called or ordered to active duty in connection with Operation Desert Shield eligible for a variable housing allowance, notwithstanding the prohibition on such payment to a reserve member called to active duty for a period of less than 140 days. Provides that the total limitation on the amount of variable housing allowances to be paid during a fiscal year shall not apply to FY 1991.

To amend title 37, United States Code, to expand the eligibility of members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces to receive a variable housing allowance and to amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to expand the protections for members of the Armed Forces on active duty who occupy rental housing.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1990

Reduces from less than 140 days to 30 days or less the period of active duty required before a member of a reserve component of the armed forces is entitled to a variable housing allowance. Amends the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to prohibit an eviction or distress of the dependents of any person who, after the execution of a lease, enters military service, for the period of active military service, regardless of the agreed rental amount, except upon a court action. Strikes the current three-month limitation on the staying of proceedings for eviction or distress.

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exempt cooperative housing corporations from the provisions of section 277 of such Code.

United States · United States Congress · 11 September 1990

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to exempt cooperative housing corporations from provisions which limit the deductibility of transactions attributable to furnishing services, insurance, goods, or other items of value to members.

To provide for the temporary extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1990

Extends for one month the Emergency Low Income Housing Preservation Act of 1987. Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to extend for one month the Interagency Council on the Homeless. Amends the National Housing Act to extend for one month Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance limits.

Homeownership Protection Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 10 September 1990

Homeownership Protection Act of 1990 - Amends the National Housing Act to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide mortgage assistance to avoid foreclosure to members of the armed forces who are killed or seriously injured while on active duty.

To provide for the temporary extension of the Emergency Low Income Housing Preservation Act of 1987.

United States · United States Congress · 5 September 1990

Extends for one month the Emergency Low Income Housing Preservation Act of 1987.

To provide for construction and lease-purchase acquisition, on government-owned land, of a building to provide housing for the Environmental Protection Agency in the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Directs the Administrator of General Services to construct on Federal land on the South Campus of the Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, a building to house the Environmental Protection Agency. Provides that construction of such building shall be carried out through a lease-purchase arrangement containing certain terms. Authorizes appropriations for design and site testing for the building.

To provide for the deductibility of certain mortgage interest and real property taxes by Federal employees receiving overseas housing allowances.

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Provides that a payment or allowance shall be treated as a military housing allowance under the Internal Revenue Code for purposes of the deductibility of mortgage interest and real property taxes, if such payment was provided: (1) to a Federal employee stationed outside the continental United States; and (2) for expenses similar to the expenses for which any military housing allowance is provided.

To designate September 15, 1990 to October 15, 1990, as "Community Center Month".

United States · United States Congress · 3 August 1990

Designates September 15 to October 15, 1990, as Community Center Month.

The following named persons to be Directors of the Federal Housing Finance Board for the terms indicated: William C. Perkins, of Wisconsin, for a term of one year. (New Position) Marilyn R. Seymann, of Arizonia, for a term of five years. (New Position)

United States · United States Senate · 2 August 1990

A joint resolution to designate September 15, 1990 to October 15, 1990 as "Community Center Month".

United States · United States Congress · 2 August 1990

Designates September 15 to October 15, 1990, as Community Center Month.

Safe Senior Citizens Housing Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 31 July 1990

Safe Senior Citizens Housing Act of 1990 - Amends the Housing Act of 1959 to prohibit cost containment limitations that prevent the inclusion of fire safety features (including automatic smoke detectors and sprinkler systems) under the housing for the elderly or handicapped program. Encourages the inclusion of such features under the program.

Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 20 July 1990

Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Amendments of 1990 - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to extend authorizations of appropriations for: (1) the Interagency Council on the Homeless; and (2) the emergency food and shelter programs. Revises provisions regarding the use of certain public real property to assist the homeless. Directs the General Accounting Office to conduct a study of the methodology and procedures used by the Bureau of the Census to count the homeless.

Housing Fraud Prosecution Encouragement Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 18 July 1990

Housing Fraud Prosecution Encouragement Act of 1990 - Extends by ten years the statute of limitations applicable to any criminal offense: (1) which was committed by an officer or employee of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) between 1981 and 1988; (2) which was related to HUD activities; and (3) for which such limitations have not expired on the date of the enactment of this Act.

Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Health Care, Education, Training, and Community Services Amendments of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 17 July 1990

Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Health Care, Education, Training, and Community Services Amendments of 1990 - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to make homeless individuals eligible for assistance under the Job Training Partnership Act without regard to whether they meet income eligibility requirements. Amends the Public Health Service Act to extend the authorizations of appropriations for certain health and alcohol and drug abuse treatment services for the homeless through FY 1993. Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act to extend through 1993 the authorization of appropriations for community mental health services demonstration projects for homeless individuals who are chronically mentally ill. Authorizes the Secretary of Labor, in awarding grants for job training demonstration projects for the homeless, to give special consideration to applicants who will implement projects that: (1) will serve areas of greatest need; or (2) include reciprocal referral agreements with other programs that provide a holistic service approach on an individual case management basis. Extends the authorization of appropriations for such projects through FY 1993. Repeals a provision which terminates such program on October 1, 1990. Requires a State, in order to receive an emergency community services homeless grant, to ensure that it will award at least 95 percent (currently, all) of the grant to specified agencies and organizations. Decreases the percentage required to be awarded to agencies and organizations that are providing services to meet the urgent needs of homeless individuals. Provides that not more than five percent of grant amounts (currently, no amount) may be used to defray State administrative costs. Includes within the list of authorized uses of grant amounts the provision of, or referral to, violence counseling for homeless individuals and the provision of counseling training to individuals who work with the homeless. Extends the authorization of appropriations for such program through FY 1993. Extends the authorization of appropriations for adult literacy and basic skills remediation programs for the homeless through FY 1993. Makes local educational agencies or consortia and partnerships between eligible entities (currently, State educational agencies) eligible to receive grants for such programs. Requires the Secretary of Education, in awarding such grants, to give special consideration to applicants that will implement projects serving areas of greatest need. Includes within the list of authorized uses of grants for State and local activities for the education of homeless children and youth the implementation of training programs for teachers and administrators and the provision of grants to local educational agencies. Requires local educational agencies of homeless children or youth to: (1) provide transportation to enable them to attend school; and (2) coordinate with other agencies or programs providing services to such children or youth and their families. Directs each local educational agency to designate a homelessness liaison to ensure that: (1) homeless children and youth enroll and succeed in the schools of such agency; and (2) homeless families, children, and youth receive educational services for which they are eligible and referrals to appropriate services. Requires State and local educational agencies to review and revise any policies that may act as barriers to the enrollment of homeless children and youth in schools. Extends the authorization of appropriations for grants for the education of homeless children and youth through FY 1993. Sets forth provisions concerning the reservation and allocation of funds. Authorizes State educational agencies to make grants to local educational agencies to provide services to facilitate the enrollment, attendance, and success of homeless children and youth in school. Lists services to be included in such program and sets forth application requirements. Requires the Comptroller General to report to the Congress on the most effective method of distributing funds to State and local educational agencies for educational programs for the homeless. Directs the Secretary of Education to study and report to the appropriate congressional committees on the best means of identifying, locating, and counting homeless children and youth. Requires the Secretary to determine accurate estimates of the number of homeless children and youth throughout the nation and the number of such children and youth attending school. Authorizes appropriations. Requires the Secretary to provide support and technical assistance to State educational agencies to carry out education programs for homeless children and youth. Directs the Secretary to conduct evaluation and dissemination activities of programs designed to meet the educational needs of homeless elementary and secondary school students. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct specified evaluations to develop information concerning the organization, impact, and effectiveness of services provided to homeless individuals under programs administered by the Secretary and the coordination of such programs with other Federal programs providing services to the homeless. Requires the Secretary to study and report to the appropriate congressional committees on the extent to which Federal laws, regulations, or policies hinder Federal facilities in making available to programs serving the homeless prepared food of such facilities that is not consumed. Amends the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to specified entities to demonstrate, with respect to children whose families are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, the effectiveness of activities to prevent: (1) inappropriate separation of children from their families on the basis of homelessness or other problems regarding housing for such families; and (2) abuse and neglect of such children. Lists qualifications of grantees and eligible geographic areas. Sets forth matching fund requirements. Limits the duration of such grants to three fiscal years. Prohibits the Secretary from making such a grant unless the agency involved agrees to establish joint training programs for service personnel. Lists activities for which grant funds may be expended. Sets forth reporting requirements for grantees. Directs the Secretary to conduct specified evaluations to determine the effectiveness of the demonstration programs. Sets forth restrictions with respect to grants. Authorizes appropriations.

To authorize the city of Malden, Massachusetts, to retain and use certain urban renewal land disposition proceeds.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1990

Authorizes the city of Malden, Massachusetts, to retain and use certain urban renewal land disposition proceeds.

FHA Protection and Homeownership Preservation Act of 1990

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1990

FHA Protection and Homeownership Preservation Act of 1990 - Amends the National Housing Act to limit the maximum amount of a Federal Housing Administration (FHA) insured mortgage principal to a property's appraised value. Sets forth periodic premium payment schedules. Limits FHA rebates on unearned premiums. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to: (1) insure that the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund attains specified capital ratios; (2) conduct annual Fund audits; and (3) adjust premiums as necessary. Authorizes periodic mortgage insurance safety premiums.

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 1180) to amend and extend certain laws relating to housing, community and neighborhood development and preservation, and related programs, and for other purposes.

United States · United States Congress · 13 July 1990

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 1180 (housing and community development programs).

A bill to increase FHA mortgage limits.

United States · United States Congress · 12 July 1990

Amends the National Housing Act to increase Federal Housing Administration mortgage ceilings. Authorizes mortgage increases in Alaska, Guam, and Hawaii.

16 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment if he has received the overall plan from Dublin Corporation for the rehousing of tenants from Sheriff Street, Dublin 1; if he will outline his response to the plan passed unanimously by Dublin City Council of 18 June 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 1990

16 Mr. Gregory asked the Minister for the Environment if he has received the overall plan from Dublin Corporation for the rehousing of tenants from Sheriff Street, Dublin 1; if he will outline his response to the plan passed unanimously by Dublin City Council of 18 June 1990; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

5 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment if he will take all necessary steps to ensure that residents of Sheriff Street flats, Dublin 1, who wish to be rehoused within the area of Sheriff Street parish are provided housing within the parish area by Dublin Corporation; and if he will make a statement on the present position regarding the funds allocated by him to the corporation for the provision of alternative housing for the residents of Sheriff Street.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 1990

5 Mr. Shatter asked the Minister for the Environment if he will take all necessary steps to ensure that residents of Sheriff Street flats, Dublin 1, who wish to be rehoused within the area of Sheriff Street parish are provided housing within the parish area by Dublin Corporation; and if he will make a statement on the present position regarding the funds allocated by him to the corporation for the provision of alternative housing for the residents of Sheriff Street.

4 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment if he will outline (a) the local authority house building schemes for which tenders have been approved to date in 1990, (b) the total number of houses which these schemes will provide, (c) the total number of houses which have been approved for purchase by local authorities, and (d) if, in view of the long housing waiting lists, he will consider declaring a housing emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter.

Ireland · Dáil Éireann · 10 July 1990

4 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for the Environment if he will outline (a) the local authority house building schemes for which tenders have been approved to date in 1990, (b) the total number of houses which these schemes will provide, (c) the total number of houses which have been approved for purchase by local authorities, and (d) if, in view of the long housing waiting lists, he will consider declaring a housing emergency; and if he will make a statement on the matter.