Restoring Communities Left Behind Act

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Bill Number

HR 816

Introduced

Feb 4, 2021

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Cosponsors

Topics

Community life and organization Congressional oversight Credit and credit markets Economic development Government information and archives Housing and Community Development Housing and community development funding Housing discrimination Housing finance and home ownership Housing supply and affordability Land transfers Land use and conservation Landlord and tenant Parks, recreation areas, trails Poverty and welfare assistance Racial and ethnic relations Unemployment

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Summary

Restoring Communities Left Behind Act

This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program for local partnerships to carry out neighborhood revitalization support activities in economically distressed areas. Eligible activities include

weatherization and energy efficiency improvements;
housing accessibility improvements for seniors and persons with disabilities;
purchasing delinquent mortgages;
purchasing and developing vacant or distressed properties to create affordable rental housing and for other purposes; and
improving parks, sidewalks, and street lighting.

Actions

Feb 4, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 4, 2021

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H359)
Feb 4, 2021

Introduced in House

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