Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2007

Bill: 110-hr-1980
Sponsor: Rep. Hinojosa, Ruben [D-TX-15]
Introduced: 2007-04-20 in the House
Policy area: Housing and Community Development
Subjects: Affordable housing
Business education
Commerce
Community development
Economics and Public Finance
Federal aid to housing
Finance and Financial Sector
Housing finance
Housing subsidies
Infrastructure
Loans
Nonprofit organizations
Rural housing
Social Welfare

Summary:
action_date: 2007-04-20
text: 
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.

action_date: 2007-06-21
text: 

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

 
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.

action_date: 2007-07-16
text: 

(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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2007-07-17
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: 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)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7819)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: 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.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1980.
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7789-7793)
action_date: 2007-07-16
text: Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 123.
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-204.
action_date: 2007-06-21
text: Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-204.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2007-05-23
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Subcommittee Hearings Held.
action_date: 2007-05-08
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
action_date: 2007-04-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
action_date: 2007-04-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2007-04-20
text: Introduced in House