[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 96 (Wednesday, June 26, 1996)]
[House]
[Page H6854]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




FUNDS FOR ELDERLY AND DISABLED HOUSING, SUPPORT FOR THE LAZIO AMENDMENT

  (Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. JOHNSON of Connecticut. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong support 
of the Lazio amendment to restore funding for housing for the elderly 
and disabled. The Lazio amendment would restore $140 million for 
section 202 elderly housing and section 811 housing for the disabled. 
This amendment is deficit neutral because it is offset from reductions 
in HUD's annual contributions fund, HUD's unallocated dollars.
  By adding these funds over the life of these buildings, tens of 
thousands of our Nation's seniors and disabled persons will have 
housing opportunities they would otherwise not have. These funds not 
only provide affordable housing; they also provide those key supportive 
services that mean independence to seniors and our disabled citizens.
  Madam Speaker, I strongly urge all Members on both sides of the aisle 
to support the Lazio amendment.

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