H.R. 1980 (110th): Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2007

Introduced:
Apr 20, 2007 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Rubén Hinojosa [D-TX15]
Status:
Died (Passed House)

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Status

This bill was introduced in a previous session of Congress and was passed by the House on July 16, 2007 but was never passed by the Senate.

Progress
Introduced Apr 20, 2007
Referred to Committee Apr 20, 2007
Reported by Committee May 23, 2007
Passed House Jul 16, 2007
Votes

House Vote on Passage
Jul 16, 2007 6:59 p.m.
Passed 350/49

Cosponsors
10 cosponsors (8D, 2R) (show)
Committees

House Financial Services

Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

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Full Title

To authorize appropriations for the Housing Assistance Council.

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Text

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Last updated Jul 17, 2007.
3 pages

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7/16/2007--Passed House without amendment.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced.
The expanded summary of the House reported version is repeated here.) Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide financial assistance to the Housing Assistance Council to develop the capacity of community-based housing development organizations to undertake community development and affordable housing projects and programs in rural areas.
Authorizes the Council to use such assistance for rural community-based housing development organizations to acquire:
(1) technical assistance, training, support, and advice to develop business and administrative capabilities; and
(2) loans, grants, or other financial assistance to carry out community development and affordable housing activities for low- and moderate-income families.
Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2014.

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