United States Housing Act of 1996

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: General Provisions Title II: Public Housing Subtitle A: Block Grants Subtitle B: Admissions and Occupancy Requirements Subtitle C: Management Subtitle D: Homeownership Subtitle E: Disposition and Demolition of Developments Subtitle F: General Provisions Title III: Choice-Based Rental Housing and Homeownership Assistance for Low-Income Families Subtitle A: Grants and Allocation Subtitle B: Choice-Based Housing Assistance for Eligible Families Subtitle C: Payment of Housing Assistance on Behalf of Assisted Families Subtitle D: General and Miscellaneous Provisions Subtitle E: Provisions Relating to Discontinued HUD-Administered Programs for Project-Based Assistance Title IV: Accreditation and Oversight of Local Housing and Management Authorities Subtitle A: Housing Foundation and Accreditation Board Subtitle B: Accreditation and Oversight Standards and Procedures Title V: Repeals and Conforming Amendments United States Housing Act of 1995 - Title I: General Provisions - Provides for the organization of local housing and management authorities (LHMA) to manage and operate public and assisted housing. Limits housing admission of drug or alcohol abusers. Establishes community work and family self-sufficiency requirements. (Sec. 107) Requires LHMAs to submit annual community improvement plans to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. (Sec. 109) Authorizes the Secretary to reserve specified annual appropriations for specified uses. Title II: Public Housing - Subtitle A: Block Grants - Directs the Secretary to provide eligible LHMAs with block grant funding. (Sec. 204) Sets forth: (1) allocation provisions; and (2) sanctions for improper fund use. Subtitle B: Admissions and Occupancy Requirements - Establishes low-income housing requirements for production, operating, and capital improvements (including mixed-income developments) assistance. (Sec. 222) Authorizes LHMAs to: (1) permit income-mixed occupancy; (2) waive occupancy requirements for law enforcement personnel; (3) establish occupancy preferences; and (4) designate housing for elderly and disabled families. (Sec. 225) Sets forth rental and lease provisions. Subtitle C: Management - Sets forth LHMA management provisions regarding: (1) management by other entities, including resident-requested independent managers; (2) resident grievance procedures; (3) housing quality standards; (4) resident employment; and (5) resident councils and management corporations. Subtitle D: Homeownership - Authorizes LHMAs to carry out a low-income family home ownership program. Subtitle E: Disposition and Demolition of Developments - Authorizes LHMAs to demolish or dispose of nonviable public housing projects. Subtitle F: General Provisions - Authorizes appropriations for: (1) public housing block grants; and (2) operation safe home relocations. Title III: Choice-Based Rental Housing and Homeownership Assistance for Low-Income Families - Subtitle A: Grants and Allocation - Authorizes the Secretary to provide States with housing assistance grants. Authorizes appropriations. Authorizes the conversion of unused section 8 assistance (United States Housing Act of 1937) to housing assistance under this title. Subtitle B: Choice-Based Housing Assistance for Eligible Families - Provides housing assistance under this title only to: (1) low-income families; or (2) families that qualify to receive such assistance under other Federal law. Authorizes LHMAs to establish assistance preferences. (Sec. 322) Authorizes LHMAs to set tenant contribution amounts of at least $50 per month, with special provisions for elderly or disabled families. (Sec. 324) Sets forth provisions regarding: (1) lease terms; (2) tenancy termination; and (3) ownership and dwelling unit eligibility. (Sec. 329) Authorizes LHMAs to provide a home ownership option. Subtitle C: Payment of Housing Assistance on Behalf of Assisted Families - Authorizes LHMAs to enter into housing assistance payments contracts with dwelling unit owners. Sets forth contract provisions. (Sec. 356) Prohibits contract portability. Subtitle D: General and Miscellaneous Provisions - Defines specified terms for purposes of this title. (Sec. 372) Authorizes rental assistance fraud recoveries. Subtitle E: Provisions Relating to Discontinued HUD-Administered Programs for Project-Based Assistance - Prohibits discrimination in subsidized projects. Title IV: Accreditation and Oversight of Local Housing and Management Authorities - Subtitle A: Housing Foundation and Accreditation Board - Establishes the Housing Foundation and Accreditation Board which shall: (1) evaluate deep subsidy housing programs; (2) establish LHMA performance standards; (3) establish financial and audit performance audit standards; (4) establish LHMA accreditation guidelines; (5) provide information and technical assistance; and (6) establish a system for identifying LHMA dysfunctions and related efficiency management systems. Subtitle B: Accreditation and Oversight Standards and Procedures - Directs the Board to establish LHMA performance benchmarks and accreditation procedures. (Sec. 433) Directs the Secretary to annually classify LHMAs by performance category, and enter into performance agreements with troubled agencies. (Sec. 436) Authorizes block grant contracts (under title II) to provide for conveyance of title or possession to the Secretary in cases of substantial default. (Sec. 437) Authorizes the Secretary to remove an ineffective LHMA under specified circumstances. (Sec. 438) Directs the Secretary to either take over or contract out the management of a chronically troubled LHMA. (Sec. 439) Provides that in the case of a troubled public housing authority (PHA) a State or local government comprehensive housing affordability strategy shall not be in Federal compliance unless it includes provisions to improve such PHA. (Sec. 442) Makes the provisions of this subtitle applicable to resident management corporations, and certain provisions of this subtitle inapplicable to Indian housing. Title V: Repeals and Conforming Amendments - Repeals the United States Housing Act of 1937. Repeals specified program provisions under: (1) the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974; (2) the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act; (3) the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989; (4) the Housing and Community Development Act of 1992; (5) the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993; (6) the Housing Act of 1954; (7) the Housing and Community Development Amendments of 1981; (8) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 1991; (9) the Departments of Veterans Affairs and Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Act, 1992; (10) the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983; (11) the Housing and Community Development Act of 1987; and (12) the Public and Assisted Housing Drug Elimination Act of 1990. (Sec. 502) Amends the Housing Act of 1959 with regard to elderly housing assistance.

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Timeline

1. 27 September 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 September 1995

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services. Government Reform and Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 27 September 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 September 1995

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

   Source: Committee

5. 29 September 1995

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

6. 13 October 1995

   Committee

   Subcommittee Hearings Held.

   Source: Committee

7. 24 October 1995

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H10653)

   Source: IntroReferral

8. 2 November 1995

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 8 November 1995

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

10. 9 November 1995

    Vote

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 18.

    Source: Committee

11. 9 November 1995

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

12. 1 February 1996

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 222.

    Source: Calendars

13. 1 February 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. H. Rept. 104-461, Part I.

    Source: Committee

14. 1 February 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. H. Rept. 104-461, Part I.

    Source: Committee

15. 25 April 1996

    Committee

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, H. Rept. 104-461, Part II.

    Source: Committee

16. 25 April 1996

    Committee

    Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, H. Rept. 104-461, Part II.

    Source: Committee

17. 7 May 1996

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 426 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2406 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole. Measure will be read by title. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Banking now printed in the bill. Amendment shall be considered by title rather than by section. Prior to consideration of any other amendment, it shall be in order to consider a Lazio amendment printed in the Congressional Record of May 7, 1996, debatable for 10 minutes and not subject to further amendment. If that amendment is adopted, the bill, as amended, shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment. After passage of t...

    Source: Floor

18. 8 May 1996

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2406 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

19. 8 May 1996

    Passed

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

20. 8 May 1996

    Floor

    Mr. Lazio moved that the Committee rise.

    Source: Floor

21. 8 May 1996

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Steve Gunderson to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

22. 8 May 1996

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 426 and Rule XXIII.

    Source: Floor

23. 8 May 1996

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2406 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Providing for the consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Banking now printed in the bill. Amendment shall be considered by title rather than by section. Prior to consideration of any other amendment, it shall be in order to consider a Lazio amendment printed in the Congressional Record of May 7, 1996, debatable for 10 minutes and not subject to further amendment. If that amendment is adopted, the bill, as amended, shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment. After passage of the bill, it shall be in order to ta...

    Source: Floor

24. 8 May 1996

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 426. (consideration: CR H4569-4643)

    Source: Floor

25. 8 May 1996

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 426 passed House.

    Source: Floor

26. 9 May 1996

    Floor

    Laid on the table. See S. 1260 for further action. (consideration: CR H4753)

    Source: Floor

27. 9 May 1996

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

28. 9 May 1996

    Vote

    On passage Passed by recorded vote: 315 - 107 (Roll no. 161).

    Source: Floor

29. 9 May 1996

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by recorded vote: 315 - 107 (Roll no. 161).

    Source: Floor

30. 9 May 1996

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection.

    Source: Floor

31. 9 May 1996

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

32. 9 May 1996

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

33. 9 May 1996

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2406.

    Source: Floor

34. 9 May 1996

    Vote

    On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 196 - 226 (Roll No. 160). (consideration: CR H4737)

    Source: Floor

35. 9 May 1996

    Floor

    Mr. Kennedy (MA) moved to recommit with instructions to Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.

    Source: Floor

36. 9 May 1996

    Floor

    Motion to strike the enacting clause withdrawn.

    Source: Floor

37. 9 May 1996

    Floor

    Mr. Volkmer moved to strike the enacting clause.

    Source: Floor

38. 9 May 1996

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the order of the House of May 8, 1996, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of debate on the Frank (MA) amendment.

    Source: Floor

39. 9 May 1996

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

40. 9 May 1996

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4662-4738)

    Source: Floor

Votes

No vote records are attached yet.

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Sponsors

• Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McCollum, Bill [R-FL-8] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Weller, Jerry [R-IL-11] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bono, Sonny [R-CA-44] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Ehrlich, Robert L., Jr. [R-MD-2] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Cremeans, Frank A. [R-OH-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Fox, Jon D. [R-PA-13] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Heineman, Frederick K. (Fred) [R-NC-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bachus, Spencer [R-AL-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Hayworth, J. D. [R-AZ-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Chrysler, Dick [R-MI-8] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Stockman, Steve [R-TX-36] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to → Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2406) to repeal the United States Housing Act of 1937, deregulate the public housing program and the program for rental housing assistance for low-income families, and increase community control over such programs, and for other purposes.
• related to ← Public Housing Reform and Empowerment Act of 1996
• amends ← An amendment numbered 35 to allow the Secretary, rather than local housing authorities to establish definitions as they are contained in the bill.
• amends ← An amendment to include the use of trespass laws by housing authorities to keep evicted tenants or criminals out of public housing property.
• amends ← An amendment, printed as amendment No. 5 in the Congressional Record of May 7, 1996, to require public housing authorities to establish local advisory boards, 60% of the membership of which to be comprised of tenants of public housing.
• amends ← An amendment, printed in the Congressional Record of May 7, 1996 as amendment No. 16 to require HUD to set aside $195 million of the funds authorized for tenant-based rental assistance for homeless families with children, or families participating in programs related to welfare transition initiatives.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 45 as printed in the Congressional Record to add penalties for illegally possessing or discharging a firearm if the violation occurs within a public housing zone.
• amends ← An amendment which would require that 25% of the board of directors of local housing authorities be residents of public housing or persons receiving federal rental assistance. The bill requires that at least one member of each housing authority's board of directors be a tenant of public or assisted housing.
• amends ← An amendment to provide policy findings for the bill which allow for a continued, more direct role for government in developing affordable housing, and to declare that "it is a goal of our Nation that all citizens have decent and affordable housing".

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