A joint resolution to provide for the temporary extension of certain programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.
PL 99-156 (H.J.Res.449), enacted 11/15/1985

PUBLIC LAW 99-156—NOV. 15, 1985 
99 STAT. 815 
Public Law 99-156 
99th Congress 
Joint Resolution 
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. FEDERAL HOUSING ADMINISTRATION MORTGAGE INSURANCE 
PROGRAMS. 
(a) TITLE I INSURANCE.—Section 2(a) of the National Housing Act 
is amended by Striking out "November 15, 1985" in the first sen-
tence and inserting in Ueu thereof "December 16,1985". 
(b) GENERAL INSURANCE.—Section 217 of the National Housing 
Act is amended by striking out "November 14, 1985" and inserting 
in lieu thereof "December 15,1985". 
(c) Low AND MODERATE INCOME HOUSING INSURANCE.—Section 
221(f) of the National Housing Act is amended by striking out 
"November 14, 1985" in the fifth sentence and inserting in lieu 
thereof "December 15,1985". 
(d) SECTION 235 HOMEOWNERSHIP.— 
(1) ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS AUTHORITY.—Section 235(h)(1) of the 
National Housing Act is amended by striking out "Novem-
ber 14, 1985" in the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof 
"December 15,1985". 
(2) INSURANCE AUTHORITY.—Section 235(m) of the National 
Housing Act is amended by striking out "November 14, 1985" 
and inserting in lieu thereof "December 15,1985". 
(3) HOUSING STIMULUS AUTHORITY.—Section 235(q)(l) of the 
National Housing Act is amended by striking out "Novem-
ber 14, 1985" in the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof 
"December 15,1985". 
(e) CO-INSURANCE.— 
(1) GENERAL AUTHORITY.—Section 244(d) of the National Hous-
ing Act is amended by striking out "November 14, 1985" and 
inserting in lieu thereof "December 15,1985". 
(2) RENTAL REHABILITATION AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.—Sec-
tion 244(h) of the National Housing Act is amended by striking 
out "November 15, 1985" in the last sentence and inserting in 
lieu thereof "December 16,1985". 
(f) GRADUATED PAYMENT AND INDEXED MORTGAGE INSURANCE.— 
Section 245(a) of the National Housing Act is amended by striking 
out "November 14, 1985" in the last sentence and inserting in lieu 
thereof "December 15,1985". 
(g) REINSURANCE CONTRACTS.—Section 249(a) of the National 
Housing Act is amended by striking out "November 14,1985" in the 
second sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "December 15, 1985". 
(h) ARMED SERVICES HOUSING INSURANCE.— 
(1) CiviuAN EMPLOYEES OF ARMED FORCES.—Section 809(f) of 
the National Housing Act is amended by striking out "Novem-
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ber 14, 1985" in the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof 
"December 15,1985". 
(2) DEFENSE HOUSING FOR IMPACTED AREAS.—Section 810(k) of 
the National Housing Act is amended by striking out "Novem-
ber 14, 1985" in the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof 
"December 15,1985". 
(i) LAND DEVELOPMENT INSURANCE.—Section 1002(a) of the Na-
tional Housing Act is amended by striking out "November 14,1985" 
in the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "December 15, 
1985". 
(j) GROUP PRACTICE FACIUTIES INSURANCE.—Section 1101(a) of the 
National Housing Act is amended by striking out "November 14, 
1985" in the last sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "Decem-
ber 15, 1985". 
SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF REHABILITATION LOAN AUTHORITY. 
Section 312(h) of the Housing Act of 1964 is amended— 
(1) by striking out "November 14, 1985" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "December 15,1985"; and 
(2) by striking out "November 15, 1985" and inserting in lieu 
thereof "December 16,1985". 
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 "November 14, 
1985" and inserting in lieu thereof "December 15,1985". 
(b) RURAL AREA CLASSIFICATION.—Section 520 of the Housing Act 
of 1949 is amended by striking out "November 14, 1985" in the last 
sentence and inserting in lieu thereof "December 15,1985". 
(c) MUTUAL AND SELF-HELP HOUSING GRANT AND LOAN AUTHOR-
ITY.—Section 523(0 of the Housing Act of 1949 is amended by 
striking out "November 14, 1985" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"December 15,1985". 
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 "Novem-
ber 14,1985" and inserting in lieu thereof "December 15,1985". 
(2) EMERGENCY IMPLEMENTATION.—Section 1336(a) of the Na-
tional Flood Insurance Act of 1968 is amended by striking out 
"November 14, 1985" and inserting in lieu thereof "Decem-
ber 15, 1985". 
(3) ESTABLISHMENT OF FLOOD-RISK ZONES.—Section 1360(a)(2) of 
the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 is amended by strik-
ing out "November 14, 1985" and inserting in lieu thereof 
"December 15,1985". 
(b) CRIME INSURANCE.—Section 1201(b)(1) of the National Housing 
Act is amended by striking out "November 14, 1985" in the matter 
preceding subparagraph (A) and inserting in lieu thereof "Decem-
ber 15,1985". 
SEC. 5. MISCELLANEOUS EXTENSIONS. 
(a) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CLASSIFICATIONS.— 
(1) METROPOUTAN CITY.—Section 102(a)(4) of the Housing and 
Community Development Act of 1974 is amended by striking 
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out "November 14, 1985" in the second sentence and inserting 
in lieu thereof "December 15,1985". 
(2) URBAN COUNTY.—Section 102(aX6) of the Housing and 
Community Development Act of 1974 is amended by striking 
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out "November 14, 1985" in the second sentence and inserting 
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in lieu thereof "December 15,1985". 
(b) SECTION 202 INTEREST RATE LIMITATION.—Section 223(a)(2) of 
the Housing and Urban-Rural Recovery Act of 1983 is amended by 
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striking out "November 15, 1985" and inserting in lieu thereof 
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"December 16,1985". 
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(c) HOME MORTGAGE DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1975.—Section 312 of the 
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act of 1975 is amended by striking out 
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"November 15, 1985" and inserting in lieu thereof "December 16, 12 use 2811. 
1985". 
Approved November 15, 1985. 
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY—H.J. Res. 449: 
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 131 (1985): 
Nov. 14, considered and passed House and Senate.