Housing
(Washington, DC)--On October 1, 2007, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a rule barring down-payment assistance providers from participating in the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) program. In response to a pair of federal court decisions this week striking down the HUD rule, U.S. Representatives Al Green (TX-9) and Gary G. Miller (CA-42) issued the following statement:
(Washington, DC) – The House of Representatives, today, passed 2008 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Conference Report by a vote of 270-147. The Transportation and Housing Conference Report addresses the important challenges of keeping our transportation system safe and strong, ensuring that every American has adequate shelter, and doing so in a way that strengthens the economy and is environmentally responsible. This bill would also increase funding for the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) Fair Housing Initiative’s Program
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House of Representatives Financial Services Committee passed H.R.
(Washington, DC)--In response to the rule issued today by the Department of Housing and Urban Development terminating the ability of down payment assistance providers to participate in the Federal Housing Administration program, Representative Gary G. Miller, Chairwoman Maxine Waters, and Representative Al Green issued the following statement:
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1852 the “Expanding Home Ownership Act of 2007” by a vote of 348-72. This bill will revitalize the Federal Housing Administration (FHA), a provider of mortgage insurance to low and moderate income families seeking the American dream of homeownership. Included in the bill were two important amendments passed by Congressman Al Green (TX-09) in the Financial Services Committee that would further comprehensive FHA reform and increase opportunities of home ownership for hard-working Americans.
(Washington, DC)--Today, the House Committee on Financial Services during mark-up passed two amendments to H.R. 3121, the Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007, proposed by Congressman Al Green (TX-09). The Flood Insurance Reform and Modernization Act of 2007 takes steps to continue the evolution of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and make it more resilient and viable.
(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), yesterday, offered two amendments to the Transportation-HUD appropriations bill. This transportation and housing bill provides funding to keep our transportation system safe and strong, and to address our nation’s affordable housing needs. The Fair Housing Act of 1960 prohibits discrimination in housing based on disability, familial status, race, color, gender, or nationality.
(Washington, DC)--Today,Congressman Al Green (TX-09), a member of the House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity joined advocates to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the passage of the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. The McKinney-Vento programs successfully provide housing (e.g., shelter, transitional housing) and supportive services to tens of thousands of men, women and children experiencing homelessness. Congressman Al Green’s statement is below.
(Washington, DC)--Congressman Al Green (TX-09), last week, was joined by 28 colleagues from both parties to introduce H.R.