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Earning and Living Opportunities Act

Introduced: June 2, 2003 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 17, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Jun 2, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jun 2, 2003
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Earning and Living Opportunities Act - Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1968 to require as a condition for Federal housing and community development assistance that: (1) a public or Indian housing agency or contractor shall require that at least 20 percent of all employee hours be performed by low- or very low-income persons; and (2) a recipient for housing rehabilitation, housing construction, or other public construction projects or contractor shall require that at least 20 percent of all new employee hours be performed by low- or very low-income persons.

Sets forth provisions respecting: (1) contractor compliance and job training; and (2) agency recruitment and referral.

What's happening now June 17, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

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