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S. 947 (108th)

Housing Assistance for Needy Families Act of 2003

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Introduced

29 April 2003

Last action

29 April 2003 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Allard, Wayne [R-CO]

Subjects

Housing

Source updated

18 August 2025

Housing

Summary

Housing Assistance for Needy Families Act of 2003 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to States for tenant-based rental and first-time homeownership housing. Directs a recipient State to provide such assistance through block grants. Bases family eligibility for such assistance upon income and non-receipt of section 8 assistance (under the Housing Act of 1937), with a temporary waiver for a family currently receiving section 8 tenant-based or voucher assistance. Sets forth program provisions, including assistance portability.

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Timeline

  1. 29 April 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 April 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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