A joint resolution to provide for the temporary extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.
PL 99-219 (H.J.Res.495), enacted 12/26/1985

99 STAT. 1730 
Public Law 99-219 
99th Congress 
PUBLIC LAW 99-219—DEC. 26, 1985 
Joint Resolution 
Dec. 26, 1985 
[H.J. Res. 495] 
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To provide for the temporary extension of certain programs relating to housing and 
community development, and for other purposes. 
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United 
States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION MORT-
GAGE INSURANCE PROGRAMS. 
(a) TITLE I INSURANCE.—Section 2(a) of the National Housing Act 
is amended by striking out "prior to December 16, 1985" in the first 
sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "not later than March 17, 
1986". 
(b) GENERAL INSURANCE.—Section 217 of the National Housing 
Act is amended by striking out "December 15, 1985" and inserting 
in lieu thereof "March 17,1986". 
(c) Low AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING INSURANCE.—Section 
221(f) of the National Housing Act is amended by striking out 
"December 15, 1985" in the fifth sentence and inserting in lieu 
thereof "March 17,1986". 
(d) SECTION 235 HOMEOWNERSHIP.— 
(1) ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS AUTHORITY.—Section 235(h)(1) of the 
National Housing Act is amended by striking out "December 15, 
1985" in the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof 
"March 17,1986". 
(2) INSURANCE AUTHORITY.—Section 235(m) of the National 
Housing Act is amended by striking out "December 15, 1985" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "March 17,1986". 
(3) HOUSING STIMULUS AUTHORITY.—Section 235(qXl) of the 
National Housing Act is amended by striking out "December 15, 
1985" in the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof 
"March 17,1986". 
(e) CO-INSURANCE.— 
(1) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—Section 244(d) of the National Hous-
ing Act is amended by striking out "December 15, 1985" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "March 17,1986". 
(2) RENTAL REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.—Sec-
tion 244(h) of the National Housing Act is amended by striking 
out "on or after December 16, 1985" in the last sentence and 
inserting in lieu thereof "after March 17,1986". 
(f) GRADUATED PAYMENT AND INDEXED MORTGAGE INSURANCE.— 
Section 245(a) of the National Housing Act is amended by striking 
out "December 15, 1985" in the last sentence and inserting in lieu 
thereof "March 17,1986". 
(g) REINSURANCE CONTRACTS.—Section 249(a) of the National 
Housing Act is amended by striking out "December 15, 1985" in the 
second sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "March 17, 1986". 
(h) ARMED SERVICES HOUSING INSURANCE.— 
(1) CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES OF ARMED FORCES.—Section 809(f) of 
the National Housing Act is amended by striking out "Decem-
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ber 15, 1985" in the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof 
"March 17,1986". 
(2) DEFENSE HOUSING FOR IMPACTED AREAS.—Section 810(k) of 
the National Housing Act is amended by striking out "Decem-
ber 15, 1985" in the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof 
"March 17,1986". 
(i) LAND DEVELOPMENT INSURANCE.—Section 1002(a) of the Na-
tional Housing Act is amended by striking out "December 15, 1985" 
in the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "March 17, 1986". 
(j) GROUP PRACTICE FACILITIES INSURANCE.—Section 1101(a) of the 
National Housing Act is amended by striking out "December 15, 
1985" in the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "March 17, 
1986". 
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF REHABILITATION LOAN AUTHORITY. 
Section 312(h) of the Housing Act of 1964 is amended— 
(1) by striking out "December 15, 1985" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "March 17,1986"; and 
(2) by striking out "prior to December 16,1985" and inserting 
in lieu thereof "on or before such date". 
SEC. 3. EXTENSION OF RURAL HOUSING AUTHORITIES. 
(a) RENTAL HOUSING LOAN AUTHORITY.—Section 515(b)(4) of the 
Housing Act of 1949 is amended by striking out "December 15,1985" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "March 17,1986". 
(b) RURAL AREA CLASSIFICATION.—Section 520 of the Housing Act 
of 1949 is amended by striking out "December 15, 1985" in the last 
sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "March 17,1986". 
(c) MUTUAL AND SELF-HELP HOUSING GRANT AND LOAN AUTHOR-
ITY.—Section 523(f) of the Housing Act of 1949 is amended by 
striking out "December 15, 1985" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"March 17,1986". 
SEC. 4. EXTENSION OF FLOOD AND CRIME INSURANCE PROGRAMS. 
(a) FLOOD INSURANCE.— 
(1) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—Section 1319 of the National Flood 
Insurance Act of 1968 is amended by striking out "December 15, 
1985" and inserting in lieu thereof "March 17,1986". 
(2) EMERGENCY IMPLEMENTATION.—Section 1336(a) of the Na-
tional Flood Insurance Act of 1968 is amended by striking out 
"December 15, 1985" and inserting in lieu thereof "March 17, 
1986". 
(3) ESTABUSHMENT OF FLOOD-RISK ZONES.—Section 1360(a)(2) of 
the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 is amended by strik-
ing out "December 15, 1985" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"March 17,1986". 
(b) CRIME INSURANCE.—Section 1201(b)(1) of the National Housing 
Act is amended by striking out "December 15, 1985" in the matter 
preceding subparagraph (A) and inserting in lieu thereof "March 17, 
1986". 
SEC. 5. MISCELLANEOUS EXTENSIONS. 
(a) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CLASSIFICATIONS.— 
(1) METROPOLITAN CITY.—Section 102(a)(4) of the Housing and 
Community Development Act of 1974 is amended by striking 
out "December 15,1985" in the second sentence and inserting in 
lieu thereof "March 17,1986". 
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(2) URBAN COUNTY.—Section 102(aX6) of the Housing and 
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Community Development Act of 1974 is amended by striking 
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Qyt "December 15,1985" in the second sentence and inserting in 
lieu thereof "March 17,1986". 
(b) SECTION 202 INTEREST RATE LIMITATION.—Section 223(aX2) of 
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striking out "prior to December 16, 1985" and inserting in lieu 
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thereof "not later than March 17,1986". 
(c) HOME MORTGAGE DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1975.—Section 312 of the 
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Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 is amended by striking out 
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"December 16,1985" and inserting in lieu thereof "March 17,1986". 
Approved December 26, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 495: 
eONGRESSIONAL REeORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Dec. 19, considered and passed House. 
Dec. 20, considered and passed Senate.