To amend the Homeowners Assistance Program of the Department of Defense to give the Secretary of Defense flexibility regarding setting the commencement date for homeowner assistance for members of the Armed Forces permanently reassigned during the mortgage crisis.

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Bill Number

HR 237

Introduced

Jan 7, 2011

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.

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Topics

Armed Forces and National Security Housing finance and home ownership Military personnel and dependents

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Summary

Amends the Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966 to expand access to Department of Defense (DOD) homeowners assistance for qualified members of the Armed Forces permanently reassigned during a designated mortgage crisis to allow the Secretary of Defense greater flexibility regarding the dates of the availability of such assistance.

Directs the Secretary, in exercising such authority, to consult with the Secretaries of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Treasury regarding the condition of housing markets in the area of a base or installation.

Actions

Mar 23, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
Feb 4, 2011

Referred to the Subcommittee on Readiness.
Jan 7, 2011

Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 7, 2011

Introduced in House

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