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HR 43 110th Congress House

Brownfields Housing and Community Renewal Development Act

Official title: To amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to provide financial assistance for the development and reuse of brownfields.

Introduced: January 4, 2007 Introduced by: Velázquez, Nydia M. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Environmental Protection Affordable housingBrownfieldsCommerceCommunity development
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Congressional reporting requirementsDepressed areasEconomic developmentEconomics and Public FinanceGrants-in-aidHousing and Community DevelopmentInfrastructureOpen space landsParksPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesReal estate developmentUrban affairs
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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 16, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Jan 4, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jan 4, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 16, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Brownfields Housing and Community Renewal Development Act - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grants program for redevelopment activities for brownfield sites and abandoned, idled, and underused industrial, commercial, or housing structures located in brownfield sites.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 5
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Feb 12, 2007
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jan 29, 2007
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jan 29, 2007
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jan 29, 2007
 D
Gillibrand, Kirsten E.
New York · Jan 24, 2007
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