HR 644 110th Congress House Environmental Protection Block grants Brownfields Commerce Community development Depressed areas Economic development Economics and Public Finance Energy Federal aid to Indians Federally-guaranteed loans Finance and Financial Sector Government Operations and Politics Hazardous wastes Housing and Community Development Indian economic development Infrastructure Law Liability for environmental damages Mines and mineral resources

Brownfields Redevelopment Enhancement Act

Introduced: January 23, 2007 See on congress.gov

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Feb 28, 2007

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

Feb 27, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Feb 27, 2007

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1906-1907)

Feb 27, 2007

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H1906-1907)

Feb 27, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 644.

Feb 27, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1906-1909)

Feb 27, 2007

Mr. Frank (MA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

Jan 23, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Jan 23, 2007

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Brownfields Redevelopment Enhancement Act - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants (without certain otherwise-required loan guarantees) to eligible public entities and Indian tribes to assist in the environmental cleanup and economic development of brownfield sites including mine-scarred lands.

Prohibits: (1) providing or using such grants in a manner that reduces the financial responsibility of any nongovernmental party that is responsible or potentially responsible for contamination on any real property; and (2) the provision of assistance pursuant to this section from in any way relieving any party of liability with respect to such contamination, including liability for removal and remediation costs.

Authorizes FY2008-FY2012 appropriations.

Defines "brownfield site" for purposes of this Act.

Makes brownfields-related environmental cleanup and economic development activities eligible for community development block grant (CDBG) assistance.

Authorizes CDBG use to administer renewal communities.

What's happening now February 28, 2007

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

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