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(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.
(Washington, DC)--Today, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the Federal Coordinator for Gulf Coast Rebuilding (GCR) and FEMA announced the extension of housing assistance for Gulf Coast hurricane victims. As part of the Gulf Coast Hurricane Housing Recovery Act of 2007, which was passed by the House of Representatives on March 20, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) passed an amendment which would extend FEMA housing assistance for hurricane victims until December 31, 2007. The announcement made today extends temporary housing assistance by 18 months until
(Washington, DC)--Today. the House of Representatives passed an amendment to H.R.
(Washington, DC)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) requested additional program funding for our nation's fair housing programs. In a letter submitted to Chairman Olver and Ranking Member Knollenberg of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee Congressman Al Green and 48 colleagues requested $26 million for the U.S.
(Houston, TX)--Today, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) joined Capital One Bank to announce the banks participation in the new low-interest loan programs created by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and Fannie Mae. Both loan programs, HUDs 203(k) product and Fannie Mae's Community RenovationTM product, offer low fixed-rate loans to finance the purchase of new homes and the renovation of damaged homes. These programs also refinance existing mortgages of damaged properties in need of renovation.