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H.R. 3833 (99th)

National Conference on Cities and Towns Act

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Introduced

2 December 1985

Last action

9 December 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations and Human Resources.

Sponsors

Rep. Boner, William H. [D-TN-5], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6], Rep. Bedell, Berkley W. [D-IA-6], Rep. Bevill, Tom [D-AL-4], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Borski, Robert A. [D-PA-3], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Coelho, Anthony Lee [D-CA-15], Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Sen. Daschle, Thomas A. [D-SD], Rep. de la Garza, E. [D-TX-15], Rep. Duncan, John J. [R-TN-2], Rep. Fascell, Dante B. [D-FL-19], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Jones, Ed [D-TN-8], Rep. Kolter, Joseph P. [D-PA-4], Rep. Lloyd, Marilyn [D-TN-3], Rep. Mollohan, Alan B. [D-WV-1], Rep. Quillen, James H. (Jimmy) [R-TN-1], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Sundquist, Don [R-TN-7], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Stallings, Richard H. [D-ID-2], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Applegate, Douglas [D-OH-18], Rep. Campbell, Carroll A., Jr. [R-SC-4], Rep. Lundine, Stanley N. [D-NY-34], Rep. McCloskey, Frank [D-IN-8], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Sen. Reid, Harry [D-NV], Rep. Smith, Lawrence [D-FL-16], Rep. Darden, George (Buddy) [D-GA-7], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31]

Subjects

Housing

Source updated

29 August 2025

Housing

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Summary

National Conference on Cities and Towns Act - Directs the President to conduct a National Conference on Cities and Towns not earlier than December 1, 1986, and not later than December 1, 1987. Sets forth the purposes of such Conference concerning: (1) relations between cities and towns and the Federal system; and (2) present and future problems facing cities and towns. Encourages each State Governor to conduct a State-level conference to prepare for the National Conference. Sets forth the method of selecting delegates to such Conference. Requires all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities to provide assistance as necessary to facilitate the planning of the Conference. Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide assistance as necessary for the organization and conduct of State conferences. Authorizes the Secretary to enter into contracts to carry out the purposes of this Act. Requires the Directors of the Congressional Research Service and the Congressional Budget Office to provide background materials for the use of participants in the National Conference and State conferences. Prohibits the use of funds under this Act to reimburse the expenses of participants to the National Conference. Authorizes the President to appoint an executive director and other directors and personnel as necessary for the Conference. Authorizes the detailing of Federal and military personnel in planning and administering such Conference. Requires a final report of findings and recommendations to the President and the Congress within six months after the date the Conference is convened. Requires that such report be distributed to delegates, alternates, and State Governors and be available for sale to the public. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 2 December 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Government Operations.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 December 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 2 December 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 December 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Intergovernmental Relations and Human Resources.

    Source: Committee

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