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Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act of 1998

Introduced: November 13, 1997 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 20 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 10, 1998
See H.R.4110.
May 20, 1998
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans Affairs.
May 19, 1998
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 19, 1998
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 405 - 1 (Roll No. 162).
May 19, 1998
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3461)
May 19, 1998
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 19, 1998
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
May 19, 1998
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3392-3395)
May 19, 1998
Mr. Stump moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 17, 1998
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 255.
Mar 17, 1998
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 105-447.
Mar 11, 1998
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Mar 11, 1998
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 5, 1998
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Mar 5, 1998
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 24, 1998
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 18, 1997
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Dec 1, 1997
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Nov 13, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Nov 13, 1997
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 19, 1998 House · vote #162 Suspend the rules and pass, as amended Passed 405–1 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Veterans Transitional Housing Opportunities Act of 1997 - Authorizes the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to guarantee the full or partial repayment of loans for the provision of multifamily transitional housing (MTH) for homeless veterans. Sets a maximum of 15 of such loans, a maximum loan guarantee amount of $100 million, and a loan guarantee period of three years. Outlines provisions concerning: (1) loan requirements; (2) requirements for veterans being provided MTH assistance; and (3) loan default procedures.

Establishes the Multifamily Transitional Housing Guarantee Fund for the deposit and receipt of funds for the payment of such loan guarantees. Requires each MTH project to be audited during its first three years of operation.

Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury to invest the National Service Life Insurance Fund in certain securities and specifies the use of the proceeds.

What's happening now October 10, 1998

See H.R.4110.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 4110 Procedurally related Veterans Programs Enhancement Act of 1998
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
D
Waters, Maxine
California · Mar 11, 1998
 R
Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Feb 3, 1998
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