Congress 110 - HR 1980 - Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2007

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Affordable housing Business education Commerce Community development Economics and Public Finance Federal aid to housing Finance and Financial Sector Housing and Community Development Housing finance Housing subsidies Infrastructure Loans Nonprofit organizations Rural housing Social Welfare

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(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.

Actions

Jul 17, 2007

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Jul 16, 2007

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 16, 2007

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)
Jul 16, 2007

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)
Jul 16, 2007

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7819)
Jul 16, 2007

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.
Jul 16, 2007

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1980.
Jul 16, 2007

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7789-7793)
Jul 16, 2007

Mr. Hinojosa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jun 21, 2007

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 123.
Jun 21, 2007

Reported by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 110-204.
May 23, 2007

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
May 23, 2007

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
May 8, 2007

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 8, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Apr 20, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Apr 20, 2007

Introduced in House

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