H.R. 1980 (110th): Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2007
110th Congress, 2007–2009. Text as of Jul 16, 2007 (Passed the House (Engrossed)).
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HR 1980 EH
To authorize appropriations for the Housing Assistance Council.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the `Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2007'.
SEC. 2. ASSISTANCE TO HOUSING ASSISTANCE COUNCIL.
(a) Use- The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may provide financial assistance to the Housing Assistance Council for use by such Council to develop the ability and capacity of community-based housing development organizations to undertake community development and affordable housing projects and programs in rural areas. Assistance provided by the Secretary under this section may be used by the Housing Assistance Council for--
(1) technical assistance, training, support, and advice to develop the business and administrative capabilities of rural community-based housing development organizations;
(2) loans, grants, or other financial assistance to rural community-based housing development organizations to carry out community development and affordable housing activities for low- and moderate-income families; and
(3) such other activities as may be determined by the Housing Assistance Council.
(b) Authorization of Appropriations- There is authorized to be appropriated for financial assistance under this section for the Housing Assistance Council--
(1) $10,000,000 for fiscal year 2008; and
(2) $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, and 2014.
Passed the House of Representatives July 16, 2007.
Attest:
Clerk.
To authorize appropriations for the Housing Assistance Council.