Section 8 Housing Improvement Act

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Introduced

15 July 1998

Last action

31 July 1998 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

Summary

Section 8 Housing Improvement Act - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to authorize a public housing agency to limit the number of section 8 assisted rental families in its jurisdiction if the agency determines such restriction is necessary to preserve an area's property values, safety, or unique character. Requires each agency to establish and maintain a neighborhood review committee which shall: (1) be made up of between three and six agency-area residents, of whom at least three must not be receiving housing assistance other than mortgage assistance; and (2) obtain and review references and certain enforcement-related information respecting assisted families and landlords. Sets forth section 8 housing quality standards enforcement provisions.

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15 July 1998
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
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15 July 1998
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
15 July 1998
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
31 July 1998
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/105th-congress/house-bill/4218
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