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Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2007

Introduced: April 20, 2007 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 17, 2007
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jul 16, 2007
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 16, 2007
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 350 - 49 (Roll no. 630). (text: CR H7789)
Jul 16, 2007
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7819)
Jul 16, 2007
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Jul 16, 2007
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1980.
Jul 16, 2007
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7789-7793)
Jul 16, 2007
Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 21, 2007
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 123.
Jun 21, 2007
Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-204.
May 23, 2007
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 23, 2007
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 8, 2007
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 8, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Apr 20, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 20, 2007
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 16, 2007 House · vote #630 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 350–49 See who voted →
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(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.

What's happening now July 17, 2007

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

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 1450 Identical bill Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2007
  • S 1923 Related bill Housing Assistance Authorization Act of 2007
 Bill text 4 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 4
D
Matsui, Doris O.
California · Apr 25, 2007
 D
Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Apr 23, 2007
 D
Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · Apr 23, 2007
 D
Waters, Maxine
California · Apr 20, 2007
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