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H.R. 1397 (113th)

Project Rebuild Act of 2013

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Introduced

21 March 2013

Last action

21 March 2013 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Sponsors

Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], David Scott, Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Veasey, Marc A. [D-TX-33], Rep. Richmond, Cedric L. [D-LA-2], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Edwards, Donna F. [D-MD-4], Rep. Clay, Wm. Lacy [D-MO-1], Rep. Higgins, Brian [D-NY-26], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Sen. Peters, Gary C. [D-MI], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Kildee, Daniel T. [D-MI-5]

Subjects

Housing

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12 August 2025

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Summary

Project Rebuild Act of 2013 - Appropriates funds for assistance to eligible entities including state and local governments, and qualified nonprofit organizations, businesses or eligible consortia for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed-upon properties and for stabilization of affected neighborhoods (Project Rebuild). Allows the use of funds to: (1) establish financing mechanisms for the purchase and redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed-upon properties; (2) purchase and rehabilitate such properties; (3) establish and operate land banks for them; (4) demolish blighted structures (except public housing); and (5) redevelop abandoned, foreclosed, demolished, or vacant properties. Requires each state to receive at least $20 million of formula funds, all of which shall be used with respect to low and moderate-income individuals and families. Requires each state and local government grantee to establish procedures to create preferences for development of affordable rental housing. Allows a grantee to use up to 10% to create jobs by establishing and operating a program to maintain eligible neighborhood properties. Sets forth Buy American requirements. Requires all laborers and mechanics employed by contractors and subcontractors on federally-assisted projects to be paid wages at the locally prevailing rates (Davis-Bacon Act).

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Timeline

  1. 21 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. 21 March 2013

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 21 March 2013

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

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