HOUSING

Amendments

Dept. of HUD: rescind funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and terminate the program (H.R. 861), H1873, H1875, H1877, H1878, H1879, H1880, H1883, H1884, H1885, H1889 [16MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for FHA Refinance Program and terminate the program (H.R. 830), H1621, H1622 [8MR], H1666, H1667, H1668 [9MR], H1686, H1690, H1691, H1692, H1693, H1694, H1695, H1696, H1697, H1700 [10MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for FHA Refinance Program and terminate the program (H.R. 830), consideration (H. Res. 150), H1639 [9MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and terminate the program (H.R. 836), H1622 [8MR], H1668 [9MR], H1740, H1742, H1746 [11MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: terminate authority to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program while preserving assistance that was already offered (H.R. 839), H2003, H2007, H2008, H2010, H2011, H2013, H2014, H2016 [29MR]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4562 [13JY], S4577, S4605, S4620, S4621 [14JY], S4629, S4644 [18JY], S4662, S4665, S4677, S4678 [19JY], S4701, S4702, S4703, S4727, S4728 [20JY], H3976, H3987 [2JN], H4044 [9JN], H4046, H4047, H4055, H4056, H4058, H4059, H4061, H4062, H4076 [13JN]

Analyses

Honoring All Veterans Act (S. 1060), S3343 [25MY]

Appointments

Conferees: H.R. 2055, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, S4712 [20JY], H8208 [7DE]

Articles and editorials

Analysis of the Obama Jobs Plan, S6409 [12OC]

As Lenders Hold Homes in Foreclosure, Sales Are Hurt, H3923 [2JN]

Bank Overcharged Military Families on Mortgages, E78 [19JA]

Definition of Insanity, S6310 [6OC]

How Paulson Gave Hedge Funds Advance Word of Fannie Mae Rescue, H8004 [1DE]

Nearly Half of Jacksonville Home Mortgages Underwater at End of 2010, H1872 [16MR]

Virgin Crisis—Systematically Ignoring Fraud as a Systemic Risk, H7725-H7727 [17NO]

Bills and resolutions

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: repeal and rescind all unobligated funds (see H.R. 599), H599 [9FE]

———rescind unobligated stimulus funds and require that such funds be used for Federal budget deficit reduction (see S. 391), S870 [17FE] (see H.R. 620), H679 [10FE]

Arizona: consider Pascua Yaqui Tribe members in certain communities as living on an Indian reservation or area for purposes of Native American housing assistance programs (see H.R. 2620), H5373 [21JY]

Armed Forces: enhance certain mortgage, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction protections (see H.R. 1566), H2855 [14AP]

———enhance mortgage, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction protections (see S. 486), S1219 [3MR]

———enhance mortgage, mortgage foreclosure, installment contract, and eviction protections during a funding gap caused by the failure to enact interim or full-year appropriations (see H.R. 2654), H5579 [26JY]

———ensure basic housing allowances for National Guard members are not reduced when the members transition between active duty and full-time National Guard duty without a break in service (see H.R. 2733), H5883 [1AU]

———permanently extend period of mortgage foreclosure protections (see H.R. 544), H550 [8FE] (see H.R. 1911), H3301 [13MY]

Bankruptcy: amend laws relative to modification of certain mortgages on principal residences (see H.R. 1587), H2910 [15AP]

———combat creditor abuses in the bankruptcy process by providing remedies for negligent, reckless, or fraudulent assertion of claim (see S. 1054), S3274 [24MY]

Bureau of the Census: make participation in the American Community Survey voluntary, except with respect to certain basic questions (see H.R. 931), H1574 [3MR]

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (see S. Res. 104), S1827 [17MR]

Children and youth: provide temporary housing during school breaks to students who are homeless or in foster care (see H.R. 2818), H5904 [12AU] (see H.R. 2818), H5938 [6SE]

Coal: require inclusion of coal-derived fuel at certain volumes in aviation fuel, motor vehicle fuel, home heating oil, and boiler fuel (see H.R. 1868), H3278 [12MY]

Conservation of energy: improve energy efficiency of certain appliances and equipment (see S. 398), S870 [17FE]

———promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (see S. 1000), S2992 [16MY]

———require energy audits be conducted for any single-family and multifamily housing purchases using federally related housing loans (see H.R. 627), H679 [10FE]

Constitutional amendments: right to decent, safe, sanitary, and affordable housing (see H.J. Res. 32), H774 [14FE]

Consumers: clarify treatment of homeowner warranties under current law (see H.R. 2446), H4748 [7JY]

———require home inspections conducted for property with federally related mortgages be conducted by State-licensed or certified home inspectors and include such inspections in settlement statements (see H.R. 2191), H4277 [15JN]

Corp. for Supportive Housing: anniversary (see S. Res. 297), S6665 [18OC]

Courts: limit Federal payment of legal fees for current and former Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac officers and affiliated parties (see H.R. 2428), H4671 [6JY]

Credit: adjust certain home loans and forgive certain student loans (see H. Res. 365), H5398 [22JY]

———declare national residential mortgage foreclosure emergency and encourage States to enact a temporary moratorium on foreclosures (see H. Res. 344), H4793 [8JY]

———defer mortgage payment due dates and prohibit creditors from imposing late fees, increasing interest rates, or submitting adverse credit information on mortgages for residences impacted by a disaster (see H.R. 2979), H6271 [20SE]

———encourage private capital to support secondary mortgage market and limit role of Federal Government and exposure of taxpayers to ensure availability of reasonably priced conventional mortgages (see H.R. 1859), H3277 [12MY]

———ensure uniformity and fairness in deficiency judgments arising from foreclosures on mortgages for single family homes (see H.R. 3566), H8186 [6DE]

———establish a mandatory mediation process for servicers of residential mortgages and borrowers (see H.R. 3595), H8260 [7DE]

———establish a privately financed Federal Secondary Market Facility for Residential Mortgages, terminate Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac conservatorships, and repeal charter acts of such enterprises (see H.R. 2413), H4671 [6JY]

———establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers (see S. 967), S2928 [12MY]

———extend increase in the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage that may be purchased by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 2508), H5017 [13JY]

———extend loan limits of the FHA, housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises, and the Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see S. 1508), S5251 [2AU]

———extend protection of interests of tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property and establish a right of action to enforce compliance with such protections (see H.R. 3619), H8318 [8DE]

———permanently increase conforming loan limits for the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations (see H.R. 1754), H3107 [5MY]

———prohibit Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and Ginnie Mae from owning or guaranteeing any mortgage that is assigned to, or for which, the Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems is the mortgagee of record (see H.R. 2425), H4671 [6JY]

———prohibit issuance of residential mortgages to individuals who lack a Social Security account number (see H.R. 691), H774 [14FE]

———provide a processing extension for emergency mortgage relief payments (see S. 1623), S5945 [23SE]

———provide enhanced mortgage-backed and asset-backed security investor protections to prevent foreclosure fraud (see S. 824), S2506 [14AP] (see H.R. 1783), H3108 [5MY]

———require applicants for a home mortgage be federally insured, held by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac, or made by Dept. of Veterans Affairs, that the mortgagor be verified under the E-verify program (see H.R. 695), H774 [14FE]

———require certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (see H.R. 1477), H2603 [12AP]

———require Federal mortgage agencies to consider energy costs in the underwriting process, reduce home energy consumption, and facilitate creation of energy efficiency retrofit and construction jobs (see S. 1737), S6764 [19OC]

———require lender or servicer of a home mortgage, upon a request by the homeowner for a short sale, to make a prompt decision whether to allow the sale (see H.R. 1498), H2603 [12AP]

———require mortgagees for mortgages in default to engage in reasonable loss mitigation activities (see H.R. 1567), H2855 [14AP]

———require the filing of certain information regarding a residential mortgage in any proceeding for mortgage foreclosure (see H.R. 1618), H2911 [15AP]

———restore and repair mortgage markets by making them transparent, bringing in private capital, and winding down Government-sponsored enterprises (see S. 1834), S7294 [9NO]

———revoke Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charters, temporarily create a Mortgage Finance Agency to secure mortgages until the transition to privatization, and protect against another housing collapse (see S. 1963), S8460 [8DE]

Crime: prohibit sex offenders from using property management or maintenance functions to access the residence of an individual (see S. 329), S682 [14FE]

Dept. of Defense: amend Homeowners Assistance Program to allow flexibility setting homeowner assistance commencement date for Armed Forces members permanently reassigned during mortgage crisis (see H.R. 237), H135 [7JA]

Dept. of Education: establish the Honorable Stephanie Tubbs Jones Fire Suppression Demonstration Incentive Program to promote installation of fire sprinkler systems in student housing and dormitories (see S. 1766), S6917 [31OC] (see H.R. 3250), H7007 [24OC]

Dept. of Energy: insure loans for financing of renewable energy systems leased for residential use (see S. 1126), S3427 [26MY]

Dept. of HUD: authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (see H.R. 284), H201 [12JA]

———authorize grants and assistance to local governments and others to design and implement policies and programs that address widespread property vacancy and abandonment (see H.R. 790), H1177 (see H.R. 790), H1197 [17FE]

———authorize the Moving to Work Charter program to enable public housing agencies to improve the effectiveness of Federal housing assistance (see S. 117), S125 [25JA]

———create livable communities through coordinated public investment and streamlined regulations (see S. 1621), S5903 [22SE] (see H.R. 3325), H7256 [2NO]

———establish position of Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs (see H.R. 3298), H7207 [1NO]

———expand Officer Next Door and Teacher Next Door initiatives to include firefighters and rescue personnel (see H.R. 2986), H6341 [21SE] (see H.R. 3649), H8880 [13DE]

———improve financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program (see H.R. 1977), H3409 [24MY]

———pay administrative fee to public housing agencies to cover costs of family self-sufficiency programs in connection with the housing choice voucher program (see H.R. 34), H34 [5JA]

———provide grant to eligible nonprofit organizations to provide specialized housing and social services to elderly individuals who are the primary caregiver of a related child (see H.R. 2963), H6232 [15SE]

———provide grants to State and local governments to carry out programs to provide mediation between mortgagees and mortgagors facing foreclosure (see H.R. 1131), H1906 [16MR]

———provide rental assistance payments to assist certain owners of manufactured homes who rent the lots on which their homes are located (see H.R. 326), H353 [19JA]

———reauthorize programs for housing assistance for Native Hawaiians (see S. 65), S123 [25JA] (see H.R. 2648), H5579 [26JY]

———reauthorize the Public Housing Drug Elimination Program (see H.R. 378), H395 [20JA]

———reform provisions requiring ``one-strike'' eviction from public and federally assisted housing (see H.R. 233), H134 [7JA]

———rescind funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and terminate the program (see H.R. 861), H1454 [1MR]

———rescind funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and terminate the program (H.R. 861), consideration (see H. Res. 170), H1840 [15MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for FHA Refinance Program and terminate the program (see H.R. 830), H1390 [28FE]

———rescind unobligated funding for FHA Refinance Program and terminate the program (H.R. 830), consideration (see H. Res. 150), H1618 [8MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and terminate the program (see H.R. 836), H1390 [28FE]

———rescind unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and terminate the program (H.R. 836), consideration (see H. Res. 151), H1618 [8MR]

———terminate the HOPE VI program (see H.R. 3539), H8075 [1DE]

———terminate the Housing Trust Fund and the requirement that Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac make annual allocations for such Fund (see H.R. 2441), H4748 [7JY]

———transform neighborhoods of extreme poverty into sustainable, mixed-income neighborhoods with access to economic opportunities (see S. 624), S1826 [17MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: allow amounts under the Troubled Assets Relief Program to be used to provide legal assistance to homeowners to avoid foreclosure (see H.R. 1238), H2037 [29MR]

———establish Office of the Homeowner Advocate (see S. 690), S1977 [30MR]

———make risk-based assessments of financial companies to recoup assistance under the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and the Neighborhood Stabilization Program (see H.R. 1151), H1982 [17MR]

———prohibit from providing extra support to the Federal Housing Administration (see S. 1997), S8679 [15DE]

———prohibit reduction in the rate of dividends paid on purchased senior preferred stock of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 2436), H4747 [7JY]

———terminate authority to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program while preserving assistance that was already offered (see S. 527), S1502 [9MR] (see H.R. 839), H1390 [28FE]

———terminate authority to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program while preserving assistance that was already offered (H.R. 839), consideration (see H. Res. 170), H1840 [15MR]

———terminate authority under the Troubled Asset Relief Program and prevent future bailouts (see H.R. 189), H40 [5JA]

———terminate the Home Affordable Modification Program (see H.R. 430), H469 [25JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: allow for increased flexibility in payments for State veterans homes (see H.R. 2530), H5085 [14JY]

———enter into agreements with States and nonprofit organizations to collaborate in the provision of case management services for supported housing programs for veterans (see S. 411), S871 [17FE] (see H.R. 1133), H1906 [16MR]

———extend authority to provide specially adapted housing assistance to individuals residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member (see H.R. 1671), H2933 [2MY]

———extend demonstration projects on adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (see H.R. 3330), H7256 [2NO]

———improve and make permanent the loan guarantee for the purchase of residential cooperative housing units (see H.R. 3277), H7160 [27OC]

———improve comprehensive service programs for homeless veterans (see H.R. 2559), H5125 [15JY]

———improve education, employment, and independent living services for veterans, assistance for homeless veterans, health services, and departmental administration (see S. 1060), S3338 [25MY]

———improve provision of assistance to homeless veterans, regulation of fiduciary matters, housing programs and loans, and other benefits (see S. 1148), S3497 [6JN]

———increase assistance for disabled veterans who are temporarily residing in housing owned by a family member (see S. 1017), S3052 [17MY]

———modify provision of certain surviving spouse benefits in the months of deaths of veterans and improve housing loan benefits (see S. 874), S2621 [3MY]

———provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled veterans (see H.R. 120), H37 [5JA]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (see H.R. 2055), H3804 [31MY]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), consideration (see H. Res. 288), H3868 (see H. Res. 288), H3909 [1JN]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 500), H9430 [15DE]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 1596), S5838 [21SE]

Developing countries: authorize assistance for affordable housing and sustainable urban development in developing countries (see H.R. 2180), H4186 [14JN]

Disasters: ensure availability and affordability of homeowners' insurance coverage for catastrophic events (see H.R. 2582), H5238 [19JY]

———provide temporary tax relief for areas damaged by Southern severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding (see S. 1205), S3813 [15JN] (see H.R. 2321), H4526 [23JN]

Discrimination: prohibit housing and credit decision discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or source of income (see S. 1605), S5902 [22SE] (see H.R. 3030), H6413 [22SE]

Diseases: express that stable and affordable housing is essential to HIV prevention, treatment, and care and commit to providing adequate funding for development of housing as a response to AIDS pandemic (see S. Res. 162), S2687 [4MY]

Economy: create jobs and invest in communities through rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties (see H.R. 3502), H7890 [18NO]

Fair Housing Commemorative Foundation: establish a commemorative work on Federal land in the District of Columbia to commemorate the national significance of the fair housing movement (see H.R. 3278), H7160 [27OC]

Families and domestic relations: help middle class families succeed (see S. 2), S121 [25JA]

Family Foreclosure Rescue Corp.: establish (see H.R. 3129), H6671 [6OC]

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Investigative Commission: establish (see H.R. 2093), H3985 [2JN]

FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (see H.R. 1350), H2291 [4AP]

Federal aid programs: assist teachers and public safety officers in obtaining affordable housing (see H.R. 379), H395 [20JA]

———authorize incremental vouchers for section 8 tenant-based rental assistance to help meet the housing needs of low-income families (see H.R. 3603), H8261 [7DE]

———treat income changes due to welfare program requirements for section 8 subsidy recipients similarly to changes for families residing in public housing or tenant-based assistance recipients (see H.R. 201), H102 [6JA]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: authorize revocation of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac charters or any limited-life regulated entity established under receivership (see H.R. 2439), H4748 [7JY]

———submit quarterly reports to Congress during the conservatorship of Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (see H.R. 31), H34 [5JA]

———temporarily increase the conforming loan limits for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac that are applicable to high-cost sub-areas within counties (see H.R. 3084), H6505 [3OC]

FEMA: develop lifecycle plans and tracking procedures for housing units provided to individuals and households to respond to disaster-related housing needs (see H.R. 175), H40 [5JA]

FERC: prohibit from requiring removal or modification of existing structures or encroachments in licenses (see S. 1758), S6872 [20OC] (see H.R. 3244), H7007 [24OC]

FHA: require equitable treatment of homebuyers who have repaid their FHA-insured mortgages in full (see S. 488), S1219 [3MR]

Financial institutions: authorize depository institutions, holding companies, Fannie Mae, and Freddie Mac to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies (see H.R. 2636), H5488 [25JY]

———enable Federal and State chartered banks and thrifts to meet the credit needs of homebuilders, and provide liquidity and ensure stable credit for meeting the need for new homes (see H.R. 1755), H3107 [5MY]

Floods: require regulated lending institutions, Federal agency lenders, and housing Government-sponsored enterprises to accept qualified private flood insurance coverage (see H.R. 1430), H2534 [7AP]

Government regulations: require enhanced economic analysis and justification for proposed Federal banking, housing, securities, and commodity regulations (see S. 1615), S5903 [22SE]

Government-sponsored enterprises: clarify treatment of mortgages held or securitized by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and asset-backed securities issued by such entities relative to credit risk retention requirements (see H.R. 1223), H2036 [29MR]

———establish a term for conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and provide conditions for continued operations, wind down, and dissolution of such enterprises (see S. 693), S2046 [31MR] (see H.R. 1182), H1983 [17MR]

———exercise clean-up call options under securities issued by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac and prohibit new mortgage-backed securities to contain provisions for such options (see H.R. 3530), H7998 [30NO]

———increase guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac relative to mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by such enterprises (see H.R. 1222), H2036 [29MR]

———increase rate of required annual reductions of retained portfolios of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 1224), H2036 [29MR]

———limit aggregate amount provided by U.S. taxpayers for the bailout of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 2462), H4792 [8JY]

———prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from issuing any new debt without advance approval by the Dept. of the Treasury (see H.R. 1225), H2036 [29MR]

———prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from offering any new products during the term of any conservatorship or receivership of such enterprises (see H.R. 1227), H2037 [29MR]

———reduce interest rates on mortgages owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 3733), H9945 [19DE]

———repeal affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 1226), H2036 [29MR]

———require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to sell or dispose of assets of such enterprises that are not critical to their missions (see H.R. 2440), H4748 [7JY]

———suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and compensate such executives in accordance with executive branch senior employees pay rates (see H.R. 1221), H2036 [29MR]

Health: eliminate certain entitlement programs in order to reduce the deficit (see H.R. 3243), H7007 [24OC]

———establish a registry to ensure that certain individuals who may have been exposed to formaldehyde have an opportunity to register and receive medical treatment (see H.R. 2138), H4035 [3JN]

Homeless Assistance Act: amend definition of ``homeless person'' to include certain homeless children and youth (see H.R. 32), H34 [5JA]

House Rules: require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (see H. Res. 15), H41 [5JA]

Housing Act: revise requirements for areas to be considered rural areas (see S. 878), S2686 [4MY] (see H.R. 273), H201 [12JA]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (see S. 1746), S6871 [20OC] (see H.R. 3341), H7330 [3NO]

Interagency Council on Healthy Housing: establish (see S. 1617), S5903 [22SE]

LIHEAP: provide additional funding to insular areas (see H.R. 3063), H6456 [23SE]

———provide level funding (see S. 1961), S8414 [7DE] (see H.R. 3626), H8318 [8DE]

———revise formula for allocating funding to States (see H.R. 3574), H8187 [6DE]

Medicaid: require approval of waivers relative to State provider taxes that exempt certain retirement communities (see S. 1101), S3427 [26MY] (see H.R. 2841), H5936 [2SE] (see H.R. 2841), H5939 [6SE]

Mental health: encourage State and local governments to use block grant funds to provide housing and financial counseling to individuals prior to release from inpatient or residential institutions (see H.R. 552), H550 [8FE]

National Guard: provide that the basic housing allowance is not reduced when a member transitions between active duty and full-time National Guard duty without a break in active service (see S. 1579), S5773 [20SE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (see S. 720), S2087 [4AP] (see H.R. 1173), H1983 [17MR]

Poverty: allow for use of existing section 8 housing funds to preserve and revitalize affordable housing options for low-income individuals (see S. 317), S642 [10FE]

Public housing: repeal requirements for residents to engage in community service and complete economic self-sufficiency programs (see H.R. 3564), H8186 [6DE]

———revitalize distressed housing, reform public housing demolition and disposition rules, provide agencies with resources to preserve units, and train residents to provide home-based health services (see H.R. 762), H1176 (see H.R. 762), H1195 [17FE]

Public welfare programs: provide information and limits on total spending on means-tested welfare programs and provide additional work requirements (see S. 1904), S7702 [17NO]

Real estate: allow homeowners of moderate-value homes who are subject to mortgage foreclosure proceedings to remain in their homes as renters (see H.R. 1548), H2854 [14AP]

———limit investor and homeowner losses in foreclosures (see S. 222), S338 [27JA] (see H.R. 2713), H5811 [30JY]

———prevent foreclosure of home mortgages and increase availability of affordable new mortgages and affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see H.R. 363), H394 [20JA]

———proposed settlement between Dept. of Justice, State attorneys general, and mortgage services relative to mortgage fraud and the economic crisis (see H. Con. Res. 85), H7331 [3NO]

———protect private property rights by limiting the power of eminent domain (see H.R. 1433), H2534 [7AP] (see H. Res. 438), H6977 [14OC]

———provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (see S. 170), S126 [25JA]

———require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (see S. 489), S1219 [3MR]

———require Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to disclose minimum price on the short sale of a residence financed by a mortgage purchased by them in order to make short sales a viable alternative to foreclosure (see H.R. 3164), H6853 [12OC]

———require State and local compliance with constitutional mandates and prevent abuses of power relative to eminent domain (see H. Res. 329), H4528 [23JN]

Rural areas: provide flexibility to the definition of rural areas (see H.R. 2761), H5884 [1AU]

Taxation: allow a deduction for contributions to tax-exempt Housing Equity Savings Accounts (see H.R. 3360), H7331 [3NO]

———allow eligible veterans to use qualified veterans mortgage bonds to refinance home loans (see H.R. 834), H1390 [28FE]

———allow seniors a one-time, tax-free retirement plan distribution to pay for essential repairs to a principal residence, medical expenses, or expenses attributable to a federally declared disaster (see H.R. 2385), H4574 [24JN]

———allow taxpayers to designate overpayments of tax as contributions to the homeless veterans assistance fund (see S. 1806), S7127 [3NO] (see H.R. 3352), H7330 [3NO]

———allow the mortgage interest deduction with respect to boats only if the boat is used as the principal residence of the taxpayer (see H.R. 1702), H2999 [3MY]

———encourage purchase of residential property by providing an exclusion from tax on certain gains (see H.R. 1481), H2603 [12AP]

———exclude from gross income gain from the conversion of property by reason of eminent domain (see H.R. 2327), H4527 [23JN]

———expand and make permanent the standard deduction for real property taxes (see H.R. 1097), H1841 [15MR]

———expand military housing allowance exclusion to determine area gross income in determining whether a residential rental property is qualified for purposes of the exempt facility bond rules (see H.R. 2097), H3985 [2JN]

———expand rehabilitation credit (see H.R. 2479), H4793 [8JY]

———expand the incentives for the rehabilitation of older buildings including owner-occupied residences (see H.R. 2555), H5125 [15JY]

———extend first-time homebuyer tax credit (see H.R. 330), H353 [19JA]

———extend placed in service date for the low-income housing credit rule applicable to the Gulf Opportunity Zone (see S. 30), S122 [25JA] (see H.R. 559), H550 [8FE]

———extend the nonbusiness energy property credit to include insulated siding (see S. 1937), S8148 [1DE]

———extend the standard deduction for real property taxes and adjust such deduction for inflation (see H.R. 131), H38 [5JA]

———increase amount excludable from the sale of a principal residence by taxpayers who have attained age 50 (see H.R. 331), H353 [19JA]

———make all veterans eligible for home loans under the veterans mortgage revenue bond program (see H.R. 1595), H2910 [15AP]

———make early distribution penalty exception for certain qualified retirement plan distributions used to purchase a residence in foreclosure for a year or more (see H.R. 1526), H2665 [13AP]

———make permanent and expand the additional standard deduction for real property taxes for nonitemizers (see S. 22), S122 [25JA] (see H.R. 1399), H2410 [6AP]

———make permanent and expand the temporary minimum credit rate for the low-income housing tax credit program (see H.R. 3661), H8965 [14DE]

———make permanent the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums (see H.R. 1018), H1724 [10MR]

———make permanent the minimum low-income housing tax credit rate for unsubsidized buildings and provide a minimum credit rate for existing buildings (see S. 1989), S8602 [14DE]

———modify depreciation recovery period for energy-efficient cool roof systems (see S. 1575), S5726 [19SE] (see H.R. 2962), H6231 [15SE]

———permanently extend certain expiring provisions of the Internal Revenue Code (see H.R. 1601), H2911 [15AP]

———prevent further restriction of Federal income tax deduction for interest paid on debt secured by a first or second home (see H. Res. 25), H103 [6JA]

———provide a credit for performance-based home energy improvements (see S. 1914), S7829 [18NO]

———provide a refundable credit against income tax to assist individuals with high residential energy costs (see H.R. 982), H1664 [9MR]

———provide a standard deduction for business use of a home (see H.R. 1827), H3217 [11MY]

———provide collegiate housing and infrastructure grants (see S. 705), S2046 [31MR] (see H.R. 1327), H2266 [1AP]

———provide penalty-free distributions from certain retirement plans for mortgage payments for a principle residence and modify hardship distribution rules (see S. 1656), S6185 [5OC] (see H.R. 3104), H6624 [5OC]

———provide that solar energy property need not be located on the property to which it is generating electricity to qualify for residential energy efficient property credit (see S. 1093), S3426 [26MY]

———qualify formerly homeless youth who are students for purposes of low income housing tax credit (see H.R. 3076), H6505 [3OC]

———waive penalty on distributions from qualified retirement plans for certain mortgage payments and for unemployed individuals, and increase age at which distributions from such plans are to begin (see H.R. 2756), H5884 [1AU]

Truth in Lending Act: improve certain provisions relative to the compensation of mortgage originators (see H.R. 2509), H5017 [13JY]

U.S. Housing Act: reform housing choice voucher program under section 8 (see H.R. 1209), H1985 [17MR]

Veterans: allow an occupancy preference in housing projects on Dept. of Veterans Affairs property with assistance under Dept. of HUD program for supportive housing for low-income elderly persons (see H.R. 3546), H8075 [1DE]

———provide housing assistance for very low-income veterans (see H.R. 287), H202 [12JA]

———provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures (see H.R. 1263), H2106 [30MR]

Weather: require that weather radios be installed in all manufactured homes manufactured or sold in the U.S. (see H.R. 1751), H3107 [5MY]

Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (see H.R. 3271), H7159 [27OC]

———protect housing rights of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (see S. 1892), S7702 [17NO]

World Habitat Day: support goals and ideals (see S. Res. 285), S6049 [3OC]

Cloture motions

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to proceed, S4478 [11JY], S4542 [13JY]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to waive Budget Act, S4601 [14JY]

Conference reports

Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2112), H7433-H7576 [14NO]

Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2055): Part 1, H9004-H9428 [15DE]

———Part 2, H9433-H9797 [15DE]

Factsheets

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) of 2003—Mortgage Interest Rate Reduction for Active Duty Military Personnel, E78 [19JA]

Letters

Dept. of Energy Weatherization Assistance Program, State Energy Program, and Building Technologies Program funding: Jason Hartke, U.S. Green Building Council, H4842 [11JY]

———Kenneth J. Nemeth, Southern States Energy Board, H4842 [11JY]

———several organizations, H4842 [11JY]

Dept. of HUD Fair Housing Initiatives Program funding: several civil rights organizations, S6724 [19OC]

Exempt qualified residential mortgages from credit risk retention requirements: several Senators, S3568 [7JN]

HAMP Termination Act and NSP Termination Act: Rafael E. Cestero, New York, NY, Dept. of Housing Preservation & Development, H1871, H1888 [16MR]

NSP Termination Act: Antonio R. Villaraigosa, Mayor of Los Angeles, CA, H1870, H1881, H1887 [16MR]

———Richard M. Daley, Mayor of Chicago, IL, H1887 [16MR]

———several civil rights and consumer organizations, H1870 [16MR]

———several local government and community-based organizations, H1888 [16MR]

Veterans Opportunity To Work Act: Ron Phipps, National Association of Realtors, H6687 [11OC]

Wells Fargo & Co., eviction of Darlene Bowland from her home due to default on predatory loan: Representative Lofgren, H8878 [13DE]

Lists

California project labor agreement activity from 1984 through March 2010, H4051-H4055 [13JN]

Home Affordable Modification Program activity by State, H2015 [29MR]

Organizations in opposition to H.R. 861, NSP Termination Act, H1862 [16MR]

Motions

Dept. of HUD: rescind funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and terminate the program (H.R. 861), H1874, H1893 [16MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for FHA Refinance Program and terminate the program (H.R. 830), H1702 [10MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and terminate the program (H.R. 836), H1748 [11MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: terminate authority to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program while preserving assistance that was already offered (H.R. 839), H2020 [29MR]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4478 [11JY], S4586 [14JY], S4703 [20JY], H4104 [14JN], H8203 [7DE]

Proclamations

Georgia Sustainable Communities Alliance Day: Representative Henry C. ``Hank'' Johnson, Jr., E767 [2MY]

Proposals

FDIC recoupment of money spent under the Troubled Asset Relief Program for mortgage foreclosure mitigation programs through a special assessment on large financial institutions, H1737 [11MR], H1861 [16MR]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: enhance certain mortgage, mortgage foreclosure, and eviction protections (H.R. 1566), H6728 [11OC]

———include veterans and members who have service-connected injuries and their survivors and dependents in FHA refinance program study, H1692, H1693 [10MR]

Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, Inc. (ACORN): alleged involvement in voter registration fraud, H7200-H7202 [1NO]

Aston Park Health Care Center, Inc.: tribute, E855 [11MY]

Bankruptcy: reform laws to provide equal level of bankruptcy relief to homeowners as business owners, H8969 [15DE]

Blue Ridge Log Cabins (business): tribute, H7078 [26OC]

Call for Help, Inc.: anniversary, E1041 [3JN]

Chicago House (organization): tribute, H3926 [2JN]

Christian Church Homes of Northern California (organization): anniversary, E1643 [15SE]

Cleveland Tenants Organization: tribute, E1906 [24OC]

Cogswell Hall, Inc.: tribute, E1644 [15SE]

Cooperative Housing Corp.: anniversary, E1763 [4OC], E1919 [24OC]

CPSC: hold Chinese manufacturers accountable for damages from installation of tainted drywall, H6259 [20SE]

Credit: adjust certain home loans and forgive certain student loans, H5162, H5170 [19JY], H5290 [21JY]

———adjust certain home loans and forgive certain student loans (H. Res. 365), H7084 [26OC]

———extend increase in the maximum original principal obligation of a mortgage that may be purchased by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac (H.R. 2508), H7780 [17NO]

———require certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (H.R. 1477), H7582 [15NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: Multifamily Housing Rehabilitation Program and Rural Development Loan Fund Program funding through reductions in Food for Peace program funding, H4204, H4205 [15JN]

———Rural Housing Assistance Grants Program funding, H4205 [15JN]

Dept. of Energy: energy efficiency retrofitting programs funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration weapons activities funding, H4839, H4840 [11JY]

———Weatherization Assistance Program, State Energy Program, and Building Technologies Program funding through reductions in National Nuclear Security Administration weapons activities funding, H4841-H4843 [11JY], E1301 [12JY], E1334 [15JY]

Dept. of HUD: acknowlege that rescinded Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds could have been used to rebuild neighborhoods where foreclosures are common, H1879, H1880 [16MR]

———amend effective dates of Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding termination, H1881-H1883 [16MR]

———authorize funds to prevent housing discrimination through the use of nationwide testing and increase funds for the Fair Housing Initiatives Program (H.R. 284), H2849 [14AP]

———Community Development Block Grant Program funding, E310 [18FE]

———conduct study on effects of terminating FHA Refinance Program and create a replacement mortgage insurance program, H1693 [10MR]

———conduct study on negative impact of underwater mortgage loans on the economy and housing market, H1694, H1695, H1696 [10MR]

———continue to provide emergency mortgage relief services to Armed Forces members, veterans, and their survivors and dependents, H1748, H1749 [11MR]

———create program allowing qualifying homeowners to refinance mortgages, H1695 [10MR]

———delay rescission of unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and termination of the program until BLS indicates the unemployment rate is below a certain level, H1746, H1747 [11MR]

———include Armed Forces members, veterans who have service-related injuries, and survivors and dependents of such individuals in a study of the use of the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program, H1742 [11MR]

———Native Hawaiian Housing Block Grant Program funding, H1349 [18FE], E317 [18FE]

———permit FHA issuance of certain mortgagee guidance letters, H1691, H1692 [10MR]

———post announcement prominently on website stating Emergency Mortgage Relief Program termination and direct unemployed homeowners to contact their Member of Congress, H1742, H1743 [11MR]

———post announcement prominently on website stating FHA Short Refinance Program termination and direct homeowners to contact their Member of Congress for loan modification assistance, H1700 [10MR]

———preserve FHA Refinance Program assistance for senior citizens, H1702, H1703 [10MR]

———prioritize Neighborhood Stabilization Program funding for rural areas, H1893, H1894 [16MR]

———provide findings for the need and efficacy of the Neighborhood Stabilization Program, H1878, H1879 [16MR]

———provide list of Neighborhood Stabilization Program Round Three funding allocations potentially at risk from termination of the program, H1875, H1876 [16MR]

———provide rental assistance payments to assist certain owners of manufactured homes who rent the lots on which their homes are located (H.R. 326), E100 [24JA]

———quantify number of vacant homes by State that could be eligible for rehabilitation under the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and clarify such homes may not be rehabilitated if the program is terminated, H1886, H1887 [16MR]

———reauthorize programs for housing assistance for Native Hawaiians (H.R. 2648), E1408 [26JY]

———require notification of Neighborhood Stabilization Program termination to be sent to grantees, H1883, H1884 [16MR]

———rescind funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and terminate the program (H.R. 861), H1751 [11MR], H1850, H1851, H1860-H1896 [16MR], E511 [17MR]

———rescind funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and terminate the program (H.R. 861), consideration (H. Res. 170), H1852-H1860 [16MR]

———rescind funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and terminate the program (H.R. 861), motion to recommit, H1893 [16MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for Emergency Mortgage Relief Program, terminate the program, and use unexpended balances to reduce public debt, H1740, H1741 [11MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for FHA Refinance Program, terminate the program, and use unexpended balances to reduce public debt, H1690 [10MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for FHA Refinance Program and terminate the program, H5327 [21JY]

———rescind unobligated funding for FHA Refinance Program and terminate the program (H.R. 830), H1628, H1629 [9MR], H1675, H1676, H1678-H1704 [10MR], H1735, H1739 [11MR], E464 [11MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for FHA Refinance Program and terminate the program (H.R. 830), consideration (H. Res. 150), H1631, H1635 [9MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for FHA Refinance Program and terminate the program (H.R. 830), corrections in engrossment, H1704 [10MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for FHA Refinance Program and terminate the program (H.R. 830), motion to recommit, H1702, H1703 [10MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and terminate the program (H.R. 836), H1628, H1629 [9MR], H1675, H1676, H1689, H1694 [10MR], H1731-H1751 [11MR], H1851 [16MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and terminate the program (H.R. 836), consideration (H. Res. 151), H1629-H1635 [9MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and terminate the program (H.R. 836), corrections in engrossment, H1751 [11MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and terminate the program (H.R. 836), motion to recommit, H1748, H1749 [11MR]

———study number of non-mitigated homes in each congressional district as a result of Neighborhood Stabilization Program termination, H1884, H1885 [16MR]

———use unobligated Neighborhood Stabilization Program funds rescinded after termination for deficit reduction, H1877, H1878 [16MR]

———Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing program funding to provide housing vouchers to homeless veterans, H811, H812, H820 [15FE]

Dept. of Justice: pursue criminal charges against organizations not complying with State laws relating to foreclosures, H1696 [10MR]

Dept. of Labor: YouthBuild program funding, H2299 [5AP]

Dept. of the Treasury: continue Home Affordable Modification Program for members of the Armed Forces and Gold Star recipients, H2020, H2021 [29MR]

———detail flaws of the Home Affordable Modification Program and delineate savings incurred upon termination, H2003-H2007 [29MR]

———detail Home Affordable Modification Program funding disbursement and number of permanent and active modifications, H2007, H2008 [29MR]

———provide for Troubled Asset Relief Program purchase of vacant properties by regional public-private partnerships to retain value, stabilize communities, and minimize impact on taxpayers (H.R. 7189), H1863 [16MR]

———provide list of trial and permanent modifications under the Home Affordable Modification Program by State as well as delinquent mortgages across the country that will be at risk if the program is terminated, H2015 [29MR]

———require mortgage lenders participating in Home Affordable Modification Program to report monthly on mortgage modifications, H2013, H2014 [29MR]

———require notification of Home Affordable Modification Program termination be sent to applicants and instructions to contact their Member of Congress to inquire about loan modification assistance, H2011 [29MR]

———study effectiveness of the Home Affordable Modification Program and create a replacement program based on study findings to assist homeowners, H2010 [29MR]

———study effectiveness of the Home Affordable Modification Program and offer recommendations for a replacement loan modification program, H2011-H2013 [29MR]

———terminate authority to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program while preserving assistance that was already offered (H.R. 839), H1751 [11MR], H1848, H1851 [16MR], H1994-H2022 [29MR], E527 [17MR], E558, E564 [30MR], E595 [1AP]

———terminate authority to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program while preserving assistance that was already offered (H.R. 839), motion to recommit, H2020 [29MR]

———terminate the Home Affordable Modification Program (H.R. 430), H1850 [16MR]

———use unobligated Home Affordable Modification Program funds rescinded after termination for deficit reduction, H2008, H2009 [29MR]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: extend authority to provide specially adapted housing assistance to individuals residing temporarily in housing owned by a family member, H3309 [23MY]

———extend demonstration projects on adjustable rate mortgages and hybrid adjustable rate mortgages (H.R. 3330), E1986 [2NO]

———improve and make permanent the loan guarantee for the purchase of residential cooperative housing units (H.R. 3277), E1955 [27OC]

———improve assistance to homeless veterans, H7268 [3NO]

———prohibit funding for any project named for a current U.S. Senator or U.S. President, H4059 [13JN]

———prohibit funding for the proposed enhanced use lease plan at St. Albans VA Hospital, H4055, H4056 [13JN]

———provide eligibility for guaranteed housing loans for the surviving spouses of certain totally-disabled veterans, H6684, H6685 [11OC]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), H3964-H3977, H3980 [2JN], H4046-H4066 [13JN], H4104-H4107 [14JN], E1074 [13JN], E1084, E1085, E1088, E1090, E1093 [14JN], E1102 [15JN]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report, H9823-H9902, H9909, H9918-H9921 [16DE], E2288 [16DE], E2317 [19DE], E2321 [20DE], E2339, E2340 [23DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), consideration (H. Res. 288), H3936-H3939 [2JN]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 500), H9812-H9821 [16DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to instruct conferees, H8203, H8204 [7DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to recommit, H4104 [14JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations, H7274, H7277-H7279 [3NO], H7734-H7736, H7771, H7772, H7776-H7781 [17NO], E2080 [17NO], E2100, E2108 [18NO]

Dotson, William: West Virginia Affordable Housing Hall of Fame inductee, E802 [4MY]

Economy: address housing crisis, H6569 [5OC]

———analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, H1445-H1448 [1MR], H1514 [2MR]

———Government bailout of financial institutions, H7153 [27OC]

Empowering and Strengthening Ohio's People (ESOP) (organization): tribute, E1909 [24OC]

EPA: require waste incinerators located near senior living facilities to use the most effective pollution control methods available and provide community notification on incinerator emissions, H6904 [13OC]

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Investigative Commission: establish (H.R. 2093), H7725 [17NO], H8004 [1DE]

FBI: provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis, H7736 [17NO]

———provide additional resources for Federal investigations and prosecutions of crimes related to the recent financial crisis (H.R. 1350), H7725 [17NO], H8004 [1DE], H8195 [7DE], H8962-H8964 [14DE]

FDIC: recoup money spent under the Troubled Asset Relief Program for mortgage foreclosure mitigation programs through a special assessment on large financial institutions, H1732, H1736, H1738, H1741, H1742 [11MR]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: legal defense fees funding for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac senior executives, H1292 [18FE]

FEMA: clarify effective date of flood insurance policies covering properties affected by floods-in-progress, H4874 [12JY]

———impact of flood map modernization on homeowners' requirement to purchase flood insurance, H4872 [12JY]

———phase-in flood insurance premiums for low-income individuals whose primary residence is placed within a flood plain due to remapping if home value does not exceed certain percentage of State median, H4877 [12JY]

FERC: prohibit from requiring removal or modification of existing structures or encroachments in licenses (H.R. 3244), H7076 [26OC]

Financial institutions: authorize depository institutions and holding companies to lease foreclosed property held by such institutions and companies, H1863 [16MR]

———handling of foreclosure crisis, H3922 [2JN], E158 [8FE]

———protect consumers from predatory lending practices, H8878 [13DE]

———provide home loan modifications to eligible homeowners, H2048 [30MR]

———provide home loan modifications to eligible homeowners and assist homeowners and prospective homeowners with foreclosure prevention programs and information on loan modifications, H2017 [29MR]

Flint Township, MI: tribute to Genesee Gardens retirement community Wall of Honor in recognition of veterans, E45 [11JA]

GAO: conduct study on economic impact of Neighborhood Stabilization Program on States and communities, H1889, H1890 [16MR]

Government-sponsored enterprises: reduce interest rates on mortgages owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (H.R. 3733), E2314 [19DE]

———suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, H2303 [5AP]

Greater Kalamazoo Association of REALTORS: anniversary, E718 [14AP]

House Rules: require that general appropriations for military construction and veterans' affairs be considered as stand-alone measures (H. Res. 15), H72 [6JA]

Immigration: facilitate travel and investment in the U.S. by reforming visa procedures for certain foreign nationals investing in residential real estate (H.R. 3341), E2007 [4NO]

J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.: acknowledgement that military personnel were overcharged for home loans and wrongfully foreclosed upon, E77 [19JA]

LeadingAge (organization): anniversary, E1742 [3OC]

LIHEAP: funding, H802 [15FE], H1007, H1008, H1010 [16FE], H1429 [1MR], H7019 [25OC], H8743 [13DE], E253 [17FE], E310 [18FE]

Lincoln, RI: Town of Lincoln Housing Authority recipient of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Award of Merit, H1628 [9MR]

Louisville Fairness Campaign (organization): anniversary, H7083 [26OC]

Manassas, VA: tribute to Habitat for Humanity, Prince William County, Manassas & Manassas Park, E665 [7AP]

Maximum Accessible Housing of Ohio (organization): anniversary, E1756 [4OC]

McKinney, TX: North Collin County Habitat for Humanity new facility grand opening, E1852 [13OC]

Morris County, NJ: anniversary of Morris Habitat for Humanity, E256 [17FE]

National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day: observance, E2316 [19DE]

National Homeownership Month: observance, E1209 [24JN]

National objectives: economic recovery, H6630 [6OC]

New Haven, CT: anniversary of Greater New Haven Habitat for Humanity, E1065 [13JN]

Norquist, Grover G.: allegations of criminal and ethical misconduct and use of the Taxpayer Protection Pledge to encourage partisanship and advance personal issues, H6509-H6514 [4OC]

North Smithfield, RI: Meadows senior housing community named National Affordable Housing Management Association ``community of quality'', H1464 [2MR]

Obama, President: evaluation of administration relative to recession and mortgage crisis, H7003, H7005 [24OC]

Our Daily Bread Inc.: anniversary, E519 [17MR]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, H6989 [24OC]

Perez, Antonio M.: Milwaukee, WI, Frank P. Zeidler Public Service Award recipient, E1639 [15SE]

Providence, RI: Housing Authority of the City of Providence recipient of National Association of Housing and Redevelopment Officials Award of Merit, H1628 [9MR]

Public welfare programs: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program reform, H7426 [14NO]

Purple Heart Homes, Inc.: tribute, H5972 [8SE]

Queens, NY: anniversary of Queensview apartment complex, E41 [7JA]

Real estate: address the issue of vacant and abandoned homes, H8981 [15DE]

———mortgage foreclosure prevention assistance programs funding, H2118 [31MR]

———prevent foreclosure of home mortgages, H6348 [22SE]

———reform mortgage foreclosure prevention assistance programs, H1670 [10MR]

Realtor Association of Greater Fort Lauderdale, Inc.: anniversary, E2331 [20DE]

Retirement Housing Foundation: anniversary, E191 [10FE]

Shelter House, Inc.: anniversary, E1088 [14JN]

———tribute to volunteer award recipients, E1088 [14JN]

Slavic Village Development (organization): anniversary, E1743 [3OC]

Supreme Court: disapprove Kelo v. New London, CT, decision on allowing local government seizure of private property, H8070 [1DE]

Sustainable Communities Initiative: funding, E248 [16FE], E262, E277 [18FE]

Taxation: allow eligible veterans to use qualified veterans mortgage bonds to refinance home loans (H.R. 834), E331 [28FE]

———extend first-time homebuyer tax credit (H.R. 330), E96 [24JA]

———extend the standard deduction for real property taxes and adjust such deduction for inflation, H1697 [10MR]

———increase amount excludable from the sale of a principal residence by taxpayers who have attained age 50 (H.R. 331), E97 [24JA]

———make all veterans eligible for home loans under the veterans mortgage revenue bond program (H.R. 1595), E744 [15AP]

———qualify formerly homeless youth who are students for purposes of low income housing tax credit (H.R. 3076), E1745 [3OC]

———provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures (H.R. 1263), H6727-H6729 [11OC], E653 [6AP], E1889 [18OC]

Warminster, PA: tribute to Ann's Choice retirement community, H1755 [11MR]

Weather: require that weather radios be installed in all manufactured homes manufactured or sold in the U.S., H2920 [2MY]

West Bloomfield, MI: anniversary of Westacres Community, E1447 [29JY]

Women: promote economic security and safety of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking victims (H.R. 3271), E1956 [27OC]

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH: grand opening of Fisher House, E650 [6AP]

Remarks in Senate

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act: rescind unobligated stimulus funds and require that such funds be used for Federal budget deficit reduction (S. 391), S1519 [10MR]

Bankruptcy: combat creditor abuses in the bankruptcy process by providing remedies for negligent, reckless, or fraudulent assertion of claim (S. 1054), S3276 [24MY]

Campus Fire Safety Month: designate (S. Res. 104), S5283 [2AU]

Conservation of energy: improve energy efficiency of certain appliances and equipment (S. 398), S891 [17FE]

———promote energy savings in residential and commercial buildings and industry (S. 1000), S3088 [18MY]

Credit: establish clear regulatory standards for mortgage servicers, S3658 [9JN]

———extend loan limits of Government-sponsored enterprises, FHA, and VA, S6739, S6740 [19OC], S6842 [20OC]

———permanently increase conforming loan limits for the housing-related Government-sponsored enterprises and the FHA maximum mortgage amount limitations, S7677 [17NO]

———restore and repair mortgage markets by making them transparent, bringing in private capital, and winding down Government-sponsored enterprises (S. 1834), S7269-S7271 [9NO]

Dept. of Energy: insure loans for financing of renewable energy systems leased for residential use (S. 1126), S3442 [26MY]

Dept. of HUD: create livable communities through coordinated public investment and streamlined regulations (S. 1621), S5913 [22SE]

———Fair Housing Initiatives Program funding, S6724 [19OC], S6804, S6807 [20OC]

———Housing Counseling Assistance Program funding, S6725 [19OC]

———prohibit payments to any property owner whose rental units are listed on the Online Property Integrated Information Suite troubled property list, S6651-S6653 [18OC], S6845 [20OC], S6912 [31OC]

———reauthorize programs for housing assistance for Native Hawaiians (S. 65), S180 [25JA]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: improve education, employment, and independent living services for veterans, assistance for homeless veterans, health services, and departmental administration (S. 1060), S3341-S3343 [25MY], S7277 [9NO]

———improve provision of assistance to homeless veterans, regulation of fiduciary matters, housing programs and loans, and other benefits (S. 1148), S3503 [6JN]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: cap funding at a level provided for in concurrent budget resolution for fiscal year 2012, S4662, S4663 [19JY], S4690, S4691 [20JY]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), S4505 [12JY], S4542 [13JY], S4577, S4588, S4600-S4602, S4605 [14JY], S4629 [18JY], S4651, S4660 [19JY], S4687, S4688, S4690, S4691, S4695, S4700-S4713 [20JY]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report, S8693, S8704-S8706, S8711, S8717-S8721 [16DE], S8746, S8753-S8760, S8763-S8766 [17DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report—unanimous-consent agreement, S8742 [16DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), conference report—unanimous-consent request, S8745 [17DE]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), motion to proceed, S4477 [11JY]

———making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), unanimous-consent agreement, S4575 [14JY], S4669 [19JY]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: across-the-board funding reduction, S6740 [19OC]

———making appropriations, S6578-S6580 [17OC], S6646-S6648, S6651-S6653 [18OC], S6704, S6708-S6713, S6716, S6717, S6724, S6725, S6733, S6739-S6741, S6754 [19OC], S6792, S6793, S6803-S6807, S6813, S6815, S6817, S6841, S6842, S6845, S6846, S6853 [20OC], S6899, S6911 [31OC], S6933, S6936, S6937, S6980, S6986 [1NO], S7061 [2NO], S7100 [3NO], S7430 [15NO], S7677, S7679-S7684 [17NO]

Disasters: provide temporary tax relief for areas damaged by Southern severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding (S. 1205), S3810 [15JN]

Economy: analysis of causes and potential remedies of current economic recession, S5711 [19SE], S6792 [20OC]

FERC: clarify that private ownership of land should be recognized under the same standards as public recreational use of land, S7600 [16NO]

———prohibit from requiring removal or modification of existing structures or encroachments in licenses, S7600 [16NO]

FHA: require equitable treatment of homebuyers who have repaid their FHA-insured mortgages in full, S3598 [8JN], S3873, S3874 [16JN]

Financial institutions: handling of foreclosure crisis, S6568 [17OC]

Goodwill Industries of New Mexico (organization): anniversary, S7448 [15NO]

Government-sponsored enterprises: reestablish maximum aggregate amount permitted to be provided by taxpayers, S6841 [20OC]

———suspend compensation packages for senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, S7100 [3NO]

Interagency Council on Healthy Housing: establish (S. 1617), S5910 [22SE]

LIHEAP: funding, S8711 [16DE], S8757 [17DE]

———provide level funding (S. 1961), S8417 [7DE], S8569 [14DE]

Medicaid: require approval of waivers relative to State provider taxes that exempt certain retirement communities (S. 1101), S3436 [26MY]

National objectives: economic recovery, S8365 [6DE], S8440 [8DE]

Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: financial assessment of Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, S6072 [4OC]

———repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program, S447 [2FE], S6310-S6312 [6OC], S6568-S6571 [17OC], S6705 [19OC], S6909 [31OC], S7038 [2NO], S7274, S7275 [9NO]

———repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (S. 720), S7046-S7049 [2NO]

———repeal Community Living Assistance Services and Supports (CLASS) program (S. 720), unanimous-consent request, S7045, S7046 [2NO]

Poverty: allow for use of existing section 8 housing funds to preserve and revitalize affordable housing options for low-income individuals (S. 317), S644 [10FE]

Real estate: exempt qualified residential mortgages from credit risk retention requirements, S1113 [2MR], S3568, S3569 [7JN], S4466, S4467 [11JY]

———provide for affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (S. 170), S228 [25JA]

———require certain mortgagees to make loan modifications and establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs (S. 489), S1232, S1235 [3MR]

Taxation: allow the mortgage interest deduction with respect to boats only if the boat is used as the principal residence of the taxpayer, S4246, S4279, S4284 [30JN]

———proposed reduction in deductions for mortgage interest, S5206 [2AU]

———provide a credit for performance-based home energy improvements (S. 1914), S7834 [18NO], S7904 [28NO]

———provide that solar energy property need not be located on the property to which it is generating electricity to qualify for residential energy efficient property credit (S. 1093), S3433 [26MY]

Women: protect housing rights of victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking (S. 1892), S7706 [17NO]

Reports filed

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 500) (H. Rept. 112-332), H9430 [15DE]

Consideration of Conference Report on H.R. 2112, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 467) (H. Rept. 112-290), H7713 [16NO]

Consideration of H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 150) (H. Rept. 112-27), H1618 [8MR]

Consideration of H.R. 836, Emergency Mortgage Relief Program Termination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 151) (H. Rept. 112-28), H1618 [8MR]

Consideration of H.R. 839, HAMP Termination Act and H.R. 861, NSP Termination Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 170) (H. Rept. 112-34), H1840 [15MR]

Consideration of H.R. 2055, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans' Services: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 288) (H. Rept. 112-97), H3868, H3909 [1JN]

Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2112) (H. Rept. 112-284), H7577 [14NO]

Consolidated Appropriations Act: Committee of Conference (H.R. 2055) (H. Rept. 112-331), H9430 [15DE]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans' Service: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 2055) (H. Rept. 112-94), H3804 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans' Services: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (H.R. 2055) (S. Rept. 112-29), S4291 [30JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1596) (S. Rept. 112-83), S5836 [21SE]

Emergency Mortgage Relief Program Termination Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 836) (H. Rept. 112-26), H1618 [8MR]

Energy Savings and Industrial Competitiveness Act: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 1000) (S. Rept. 112-71), S5338 [6SE]

FHA Refinance Program Termination Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 830) (H. Rept. 112-25), H1618 [8MR]

Fiscal Responsibility and Retirement Security Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 1173) (H. Rept. 112-342), H10026 [23DE]

HAMP Termination Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 839) (H. Rept. 112-31), H1767 [11MR], H1795 [14MR]

Home Protection Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 1751) (H. Rept. 112-191), H5882 [1AU]

Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act: Committee on the Judiciary (Senate) (S. 222), S2046 [31MR]

National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act Implementation: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 398) (S. Rept. 112-18), S3105 [18MY]

NSP Termination Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 861) (H. Rept. 112-32), H1767 [11MR], H1795 [14MR]

Provide Surviving Spouses of Veterans With Certain Protections Relating to Mortgages and Mortgage Foreclosures: Committee on Veterans' Affairs (House) (H.R. 1263) (H. Rept. 112-234), H6623 [5OC]

Rulings of the Chair

Dept. of HUD: rescind unobligated funding for FHA Refinance Program and terminate the program (H.R. 830), H1688, H1693, H1695, H1696, H1697, H1698 [10MR]

———rescind unobligated funding for the Emergency Mortgage Relief Program and terminate the program (H.R. 836), H1747 [11MR]

Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans' services (H.R. 2055), H4059 [13JN]

Statements

Declaration of Occupy D.C.: Occupy D.C. (organization), E2301 [16DE]

HAMP Termination Act: Executive Office of the President, H2015 [29MR]

Jonathan Hacker, Newton Housing Authority Executive Director To Retire: Newton Housing Authority, E48 [12JA]

NSP Termination Act: Executive Office of the President, H1887 [16MR]

Summaries

Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act (S. 398), S903 [17FE]

Provisions and Policies To Ensure That Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds Used Effectively, H1862 [16MR]

Tables

Committee on the Budget (Senate) scoring of conference report on H.R. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act and H.R. 3672, disaster relief requirements appropriations, S8758 [17DE]

Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act (H.R. 2112): conference report, H7747-H7769 [17NO]

Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 2055), H9825-H9890 [16DE]

———Dept. of Defense, H9825-H9830 [16DE]

———Dept. of State, foreign operations, and related programs, H9885-H9890 [16DE]

———Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies, H9881-H9884 [16DE]

Emergency Homeowner Loan Program (EHLP) State allocations—October 2010, H1735 [11MR]

Number of homes vacant 90 days or more by State, H1888 [16MR]

Number of outstanding mortgages with negative equity by State, H1688 [10MR], H1881 [16MR]

Summary by State of projects on hold due to immediate needs financing decision, S5520 [13SE]

Texts of

H. Res. 150, consideration of H.R. 830, FHA Refinance Program Termination Act, H1635 [9MR]

H. Res. 151, consideration of H.R. 836, Emergency Mortgage Relief Program Termination Act, H1629 [9MR]

H. Res. 170, consideration of H.R. 839, HAMP Termination Act and H.R. 861, NSP Termination Act, H1852 [16MR]

H. Res. 288, consideration of H.R. 2055, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, H3936 [2JN]

H. Res. 500, consideration of conference report on H.R. 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act, H9812 [16DE]

H.R. 839, HAMP Termination Act, H2003 [29MR]

H.R. 1263, provide surviving spouses of veterans with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, H6727 [11OC]

H.R. 2055, Depts. of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and related agencies appropriations for military construction and veterans' services, S4577-S4583 [14JY], S4705-S4712 [20JY]

S. 2, Middle Class Success Act, S128 [25JA]

S. 65, Hawaiian Homeownership Opportunity Act, S180 [25JA]

S. 398, Implementation of National Consensus Appliance Agreements Act, S891-S903 [17FE]

S. 489, Preserving Homes and Communities Act, S1233-S1235 [3MR]

S. 1054, Fighting Fraud in Bankruptcy Act, S3277 [24MY]

S. 1093, Solar Uniting Neighborhoods (SUN) Act, S3433 [26MY]

S. 1126, Renewable Energy Access Through Leasing (REAL) Act, S3442-S3444 [26MY]

S. 1148, Veterans Programs Improvement Act, S3503-S3507 [6JN]

S. 1617, Healthy Housing Council Act, S5911-S5913 [22SE]

S. 1621, Livable Communities Act, S5914-S5919 [22SE]

S. 1892, Housing Rights for Victims of Domestic and Sexual Violence Act, S7707 [17NO]

S. 1961, LIHEAP Protection Act, S8417 [7DE]

S. Res. 104, Campus Fire Safety Month, S1851 [17MR], S5283 [2AU]

S. Res. 162, express that stable and affordable housing is essential to HIV prevention, treatment, and care and commit to providing adequate funding for development of housing as a response to AIDS pandemic, S2692 [4MY]

S. Res. 285, support goals and ideals of World Habitat Day, S6052 [3OC]

S. Res. 297, Corp. for Supportive Housing anniversary, S6672 [18OC]