H. Con. Res. 197
111th Congress
House
Encouraging banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall and to consider adjustments to payment schedules on their home mortgages that take into account the…
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Official title: Encouraging banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall and to consider adjustments to payment schedules on their home mortgages that take into account the financial burdens of responding to the presence of such drywall.
Housing and Community Development
Building constructionHazardous wastes and toxic substancesHousing finance and home ownershipHousing industry and standards
Everywhere this bill has been
11 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
Dec 3, 2009
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Dec 2, 2009
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 920). (text: CR H13402)
Dec 2, 2009
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Dec 2, 2009
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 2, 2009
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H13425-13426)
Dec 2, 2009
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.
Dec 2, 2009
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Con. Res. 197.
Dec 2, 2009
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H13401-13404)
Dec 2, 2009
Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Oct 8, 2009
Introduced in House
Oct 8, 2009
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Votes taken on this bill
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2009 | House · vote #920 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree, as Amended | Passed | 419–1 | See who voted → |
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Plain-English summary
Encourages banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall by considering adjustments to mortgage payment schedules that take these financial burdens into account.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Con. Res. 197: Encouraging banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall and to consider adjustments to payment schedules on their home mortgages that take into account the financial burdens of responding to the presence of such drywall.. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-HCONRES-197/
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