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H.R. 861 112th Congress House

NSP Termination Act

Official title: To rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program.

Introduced: March 1, 2011 See on congress.gov
Housing and Community Development AppropriationsHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipResidential rehabilitation and home repair
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 Everywhere this bill has been 41 steps
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Mar 17, 2011
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Mar 16, 2011
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 16, 2011
On passage Passed by recorded vote: 242 - 182 (Roll no. 188).
Mar 16, 2011
On motion to recommit with instructions Failed by recorded vote: 153 - 272 (Roll no. 187).
Mar 16, 2011
The previous question on the motion to recommit with instructions was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H1894)
Mar 16, 2011
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Braley (IA) motion to recommit with instructions. The instructions contained in the motion seek to report the bill back to the House with an amendment to require that states give priority emphasis and consideration to rural areas when distributing Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds that were allocated by HUD and appropriated under the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, pending reservation of a point of order. Subsequently, the reservation was removed.
Mar 16, 2011
Mr. Braley (IA) moved to recommit with instructions to Financial Services. (consideration: CR H1893-1895; text: CR H1893)
Mar 16, 2011
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H1893)
Mar 16, 2011
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 861.
Mar 16, 2011
UNFINISHED BUSINESS - The Chair announced that the unfinished business was on the question of adoption of amendments which had been debated earlier and on which further proceedings were postponed.
Mar 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Comittee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Castor amendments en bloc.
Mar 16, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Maloney amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Maloney demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Mar 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Maloney amendment number 8.
Mar 16, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Waters amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Ms. Waters demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Mar 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment number 7.
Mar 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Waters amendment number 6.
Mar 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Richardson amendment number 5.
Mar 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Loretta Sanchez amendment number 4.
Mar 16, 2011
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 839 and H.R. 861 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measures will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. With respect to each measure, the resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read.
Mar 16, 2011
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Ellison amendment, the Chair put the question on the amendment and by voice vote, announced the noes had prevailed. Mr. Ellison demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the amendment until later in the legislative day.
Mar 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment number 3.
Mar 16, 2011
VACATED PROCEEDINGS - Mr. Ellison asked unanimous consent to vacate the proceedings by which his amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34, was postponed, to the end that the Chair put the question on the amendment de novo. Agreed to without objection.
Mar 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hurt amendment number 2.
Mar 16, 2011
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 170, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison amendment number 1.
Mar 16, 2011
On motion to rise and recommend that the enacting clause be stricken Failed by recorded vote: 183 - 240 (Roll no. 182).
Mar 16, 2011
DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ellison motion to rise and recommend that the enacting clause be stricken to H.R. 861.
Mar 16, 2011
Mr. Ellison moved to rise and recommend that the enacting clause be stricken.
Mar 16, 2011
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 861.
Mar 16, 2011
The Speaker designated the Honorable Charles F. Bass to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Mar 16, 2011
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 170 and Rule XVIII.
Mar 16, 2011
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 170. (consideration: CR H1860-1896; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H1873-1874)
Mar 16, 2011
Rule H. Res. 170 passed House.
Mar 15, 2011
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 170 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 839 and H.R. 861 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. With respect to each measure, the resolution provides that the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Financial Services now printed in the bill shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment and shall be considered as read.
Mar 14, 2011
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Financial Services, H. Rept. 112-32, Part II.
Mar 11, 2011
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 16.
Mar 11, 2011
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 112-32.
Mar 9, 2011
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 31 - 24.
Mar 9, 2011
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Mar 2, 2011
Committee Hearings Held.
Mar 1, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mar 1, 2011
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 3
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 16, 2011 House · vote #188 On Passage Passed 242–182 See who voted →
Mar 16, 2011 House · vote #187 On Motion to Recommit with Instructions Failed 153–272 See who voted →
Mar 16, 2011 House · vote #182 On Motion to Rise and Recommend that the Enacting Clause Be Stricken Failed 183–240 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 9

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

3 agreed to 6 failed

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 198 Castor, Kathy Amendments en bloc consisting of amendments 9 and 10 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34. Agreed to Mar 16, 2011
HAMDT 197 – An amendment numbered 8 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to list the number of homes in each state th… Failed Mar 16, 2011
HAMDT 196 Waters, Maxine An amendment numbered 7 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to require the Secretary of HUD to study the… Failed Mar 16, 2011
HAMDT 195 Waters, Maxine An amendment numbered 6 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to require the Secretary of HUD to send a no… Failed Mar 16, 2011
HAMDT 194 – An amendment numbered 5 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to amend the effective date of H.R. 861 to t… Failed Mar 16, 2011
HAMDT 193 – An amendment numbered 4 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to add a new section with Congressional find… Failed Mar 16, 2011
HAMDT 192 – An amendment numbered 3 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to provide findings for the need for and eff… Failed Mar 16, 2011
HAMDT 191 – An amendment numbered 2 printed in part B of House Report 112-34 to ensure that all unobligated balances resc… Agreed to Mar 16, 2011
HAMDT 190 – An amendment numbered 1 printed in Part B of House Report 112-34 to list state-by-state funding allocations o… Agreed to Mar 16, 2011
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 Latest action March 17, 2011

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

NSP Termination Act - Rescinds and cancels permanently all unobligated balances remaining available, as of the enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for assistance to states and local governments for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes and residential properties. (Thus, rescinds the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program [NSP].) Urges that all such rescinded and canceled amounts be retained in the Treasury General Fund for reducing the federal budget deficit.

Subjects to possible rescission and permanent cancellation certain amounts allocated by the Secretary under the third round of funding for the NSP to specified states, including city, county, and municipal governments.

Amends the Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 to repeal emergency FY2008 appropriations for the Program.

States that such appropriations, together with amounts made available for the Program in the HUD, Community Planning and Development, Community Development Fund under title XII of division A of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, shall continue to be governed by any provisions of law applicable to such amounts as in effect before the repeal.

Requires the Secretary to terminate the Program upon the obligation of all such amounts and outlays to liquidate them.

Requires the Secretary to publish on the HUD website a statement as to: (1) termination of the NSP; and (2) the availability of a Member of Congress and state, county, and local officials to provide assistance in mitigating the impacts of foreclosed properties on an individual's community.

Requires the Comptroller General to study the economic impacts of: (1) round three NSP funding on states and communities that would occur if it were not rescinded and canceled but remained available, and (2) actual round one and round two NSP assistance on those states and communities.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 170 Procedurally related Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to termina…
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