Green Affordable Housing Act

December 2nd, 2009 by B

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The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development will make grants and loans available to owners of federally assisted housing projects. The grants and loans will be given toward making green improvements. These improvements are some of the following: lower electric bill, less use of heating fuel, and lower emissions. H.R. 4106 was referred to the Committee on Financial Services.

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Extend the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit

October 19th, 2009 by B

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This bill would extend the first-time homebuyer tax credit to October 1, 2010. H.R. 3842 was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.

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Main Street TARP Act

October 14th, 2009 by B

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The Secretary of the Treasury will transfer $3 billion to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development for homeowner relief and affordable renting. H.R. 3766 was referred to the Committee on Financial Services.

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Public Disclosure of the Terms of Home Mortgages

August 12th, 2009 by B

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The bill reads as follows, “To require full and complete public disclosure of the terms of home mortgages held by Members of Congress.” S. 1632 was referred to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Energy-Efficient Manufactured Housing Act

July 6th, 2009 by B

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A resident who owns a home created before January 1, 1976 may be eligible for a $7,500 rebate to purchase an Energy Star manufactured home. S. 1320 was referred to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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