HOUSING related term(s) Homeless

Addresses

State of the Union: President Biden, S891–S896 [1MR], H1200–H1206 [1MR]

Amendments

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 8294), H6837, H6838, H6840, H6841, H6842, H6843, H6845, H6847, H6848, H6849, H6850 [19JY], H6891, H6892, H6893, H6895 [20JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 8294), consideration (H. Res. 1232), H6717 [19JY]

Articles and editorials

GOP Keeps Slamming Biden Over Inflation, but It Has No Solutions To Offer, H7413 [29JY]

‘The Hospital Has Nothing’—Pakistan’s Floods Put Pregnant Women in Danger, H7877 [15SE]

Bills and resolutions

African Americans: address hardships and disparities faced by Black women in order to encourage more inclusive policymaking (see H. Res. 1050), H4433 [7AP]

American Rescue Plan Act: rescind certain amounts appropriated to reduce national debt (see H.R. 7699), H4796 [10MY]

Americans With Disabilities Act: recognize anniversary and importance of independent living for disabled individuals and call for further action to strengthen home and community living for such individuals (see S. Res. 714), S3542 [20JY] (see H. Res. 1270), H7170 [26JY]

Armed Forces: examine basic allowance for housing rates efficiency and efficacy, frequency and method of calculation, inclusion of school districts information, and need for alogorithm (see S. 4564), S3542 [20JY] (see H.R. 7562), H4453 [21AP]

——— exclude basic allowance for housing from income for purposes of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see S. 3781), S1059 [8MR] (see H.R. 9069), H8315 [29SE]

——— increase basic allowance for housing inside U.S. for members of uniformed services (see S. 4562), S3541 [20JY] (see H.R. 7561), H4453 [21AP]

——— protect cost-of-living allowance for members assigned to duty station located outside U.S. (see H.R. 8347), H6334 [13JY]

Construction industry: adjust prevalent wage determinations relative to construction contractors in order to expand access to affordable housing (see S. 3941), S1803 [28MR] (see H.R. 8235), H5919 [24JN]

Consumers: establish resident organizations and provide additional amounts for tenant organizations (see H.R. 9587), H9902 [15DE]

Credit: exclude certain evictions and information relative to such evictions from consumer reports (see H.R. 6862), H1175 [28FE]

——— require creditors to consider certain additional credit information when making mortgage loans (see H.R. 8485), H7072 [22JY]

Dept. of Defense: conduct study on barriers to home ownership by servicemembers (see S. 4561), S3541 [20JY] (see H.R. 7563), H4453 [21AP]

——— develop feedback tool for use by Armed Forces and their spouses to identify, rate, and compare housing (see H.R. 7144), H3827 [17MR]

——— extend authority to temporarily adjust basic military housing allowance in certain areas (see S. 4360), S2865 [8JN] (see H.R. 8281), H5930 [1JY]

Dept. of Defense Military Housing Readiness Council: establish (see S. 4742), S3861 [2AU] (see H.R. 8642), H7544 [2AU]

Dept. of Education: award grants to provide down-payment assistance to full-time public school educators and school staff who are first-time home buyers (see H.R. 8340), H5974 [12JY]

——— remove barriers to higher education for homeless and foster youth by improving financial aid process and outreach programs and providing in-State tuition and access to housing resources (see S. 3616), S612 [9FE] (see H.R. 6666), H1112 [9FE]

Dept. of Energy: establish energy efficient appliance rebate program to provide rebates for manufacturing, distribution, and shipment of certain building electrification products (see S. 4144), S2339 [4MY]

——— establish grant program to facilitate electric vehicle sharing services operated at public housing projects (see H.R. 6662), H1112 [9FE]

——— increase size of Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve (see H.R. 9008), H8220 [28SE]

Dept. of HHS: sustain senior congregate care operations in wake of ongoing coronavirus financial burdens (see H.R. 6530), H307 [28JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: disapprove rule entitled ‘‘Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility’’ (see S.J. Res. 64), S6668 [14NO] (see H.J. Res. 97), H8065 [21SE]

——— ensure access to appropriate temporary shelter, food, and water for individuals apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (see H.R. 6795), H1131 [18FE]

——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection provision of initial health screenings, adequate medical care, water, nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and living accommodations for detainees (see S. 4096), S2189 [27AP] (see H.R. 7257), H3895 [28MR]

Dept. of HUD: authorize affordable housing construction as eligible activity under Community Development Block Grant Program (see H.R. 9522), H9729 [13DE]

——— authorize certain loans to be made to low-income families residing in condominium units to cover costs of special assessments imposed for repair or replacement of common areas, systems, and features (see H.R. 7532), H4448 [18AP]

——— authorize grant program to assist State and local governments, Continuums of Care, and community-based organizations that administer health and homelessness services to better coordinate those services (see S. 4482), S3159 [23JN] (see H.R. 7716), H4860 [11MY]

——— carry out rent stabilization program to provide short-term financial assistance to extremely low-income families at risk of eviction (see H.R. 8327), H5945 [11JY]

——— clarify process and standards for rulemaking establishing standards for energy efficiency in manufactured housing (see H.R. 7651), H4713 [3MY]

——— collect and make publicly available data on properties receiving allocation of credit under low-income housing tax credit (see S. 4737), S3861 [2AU]

——— create database of eviction information, establish grant programs for eviction prevention and legal aid, and limit use of housing court-related records in consumer reports (see H.R. 6696), H1113 [9FE]

——— develop program to provide assistance to creditworthy borrowers with Federal student debt in purchasing certain foreclosed homes (see H.R. 7368), H4126 [1AP]

——— direct Inspector General to submit report to Congress on New York City Housing Authority (see H.R. 6547), H330 [1FE]

——— ensure parity in collection of housing data relative to key demographics not currently captured in Federal data sets to enhance accountability and transparency in evaluation of housing and housing programs (see H.R. 8269), H5929 [1JY]

——— establish competitive grant program to support construction, preservation, or rehabilitation of affordable workforce housing in areas with shortages of affordable housing units for sale (see S. 4789), S4440 [6SE]

——— establish excess urban heat mitigation grant program (see S. 5313), S9625 [20DE]

——— establish grant program to address crises in accessing affordable housing and child care through co-location of housing and child care (see H.R. 9375), H8707 [1DE]

——— establish grant program to address deed fraud (see H.R. 9192), H8402 [18OC]

——— establish Housing Stabilization Fund to provide emergency housing assistance to extremely low-income renters and homeowners (see H.R. 6453), H288 [20JA]

——— establish new units of public housing and private market affordable housing and provide grants to combat gentrification and neighborhood destabilization (see H.R. 7191), H3858 [21MR]

——— establish Office of Housing Innovation (see H.R. 8266), H5929 [1JY]

——— expand authorized activities under Continuum of Care program to address barriers to transitioning families in rural areas to permanent housing (see H.R. 7196), H3862 [24MR]

——— expand certain service coordinator programs (see H.R. 8866), H7881 [15SE]

——— improve HUD-VA Supportive Housing Program (HUD-VASH) by removing requirement that participating veterans be assigned case manager and expanding pool of eligible veterans (see H.R. 8313), H5940 [7JY]

——— improve removal of lead from drinking water in public housing (see S. 4047), S2091 [7AP] (see H.R. 7516), H4443 [14AP]

——— include reasonable costs for high-speed Internet service in utility allowances for families residing in public housing (see H.R. 8077), H5609 [15JN]

——— increase accountability, transparency, and local control of governing boards under Continuum of Care program (see H.R. 6426), H252 [19JA]

——— increase number of landlords participating in Housing Choice Voucher program (see H.R. 6880), H1207 [1MR]

——— increase percentage of authorized units that public housing agency may use for project-based assistance (see H.R. 8539), H7255 [27JY]

——— increase supply of, and lower rents for, affordable housing and assess calculations of area median income for purposes of Federal low-income housing assistance (see S. 4534), S3308 [14JY] (see H.R. 7739), H4919 [12MY]

——— inspect certain low-income housing developments to ensure compliance with housing quality and safety standards (see H.R. 6740), H1123 [15FE]

——— inspect certain public housing developments to ensure compliance with housing quality and safety standards (see H.R. 6640), H1073 [8FE]

——— insure loans made to condominium associations to finance repair or replacement of common areas, systems, and features (see H.R. 8304), H5939 [7JY]

——— make grants to modify and upgrade structures to serve as interim and permanent housing to accommodate unhoused individuals with pets (see H.R. 8074), H5609 [15JN]

——— making appropriations to provide emergency assistance to Community Development Fund for disaster response and recovery (see S. 3821), S1119 [10MR]

——— prohibit discrimination in rental of dwelling units based on use of Section 8 housing vouchers (see H.R. 6556), H330 [1FE]

——— protect consumers from price-gouging of residential rental and sale prices (see H.R. 8360), H6334 [13JY]

——— protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income, veterans status, or military status (see S. 4485), S3160 [23JN] (see H.R. 8213), H5877 [23JN]

——— provide for additional lead-based paint poisoning prevention procedures for families with children under certain age (see H.R. 7165), H3853 [18MR]

——— provide for Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp., to make grants to carry out neighborhood revitalization activities (see H.R. 6516), H307 [28JA]

——— provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (see S. 5140), S6857 [29NO]

——— provide funding to affordable housing owners for resident supportive services (see H.R. 6602), H975 [4FE]

——— require certain public housing agencies to absorb port-in housing choice vouchers (see S. 4028), S2091 [7AP]

——— require Community Development Block Grant Program recipients to develop strategy to support inclusive zoning policies and allow for credit to support housing affordability (see S. 5223), S7070 [8DE] (see H.R. 9466), H8873 [8DE]

——— require owners of covered federally assisted rental dwelling units to install self-closing doors in such units (see H.R. 6529), H307 [28JA]

——— require owners of covered federally assisted rental dwelling units to install temperature sensors in such units (see S. 3561), S496 [2FE] (see H.R. 6528), H307 [28JA]

——— require qualifying smoke alarms in certain federally assisted housing (see S. 4442), S3075 [22JN] (see H.R. 7981), H5408 [8JN]

——— support development of limited equity cooperatives (see H.R. 7697), H4796 [10MY]

——— waive certain requirements for Community Development Block Grant funding to prevent, prepare for, and respond to homelessness and emergency rental assistance needs (see H.R. 9210), H8408 [21OC]

Dept. of HUD and EPA: require disclosure of asbestos hazards in sale and lease of residential dwellings (see H.R. 7175), H3853 [18MR]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit reallocation of emergency rental assistance grants designated for rural areas and ensure return of any reallocated funds to original grantee (see H.R. 7327), H4072 [31MR]

——— provide for oversight of emergency rental assistance amounts by Inspector General (see H.R. 7645), H4713 [3MY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: carry out pilot program on using alternative credit scoring information for housing loans for veterans and Armed Forces members (see H.R. 8758), H7731 [30AU]

——— carry out pilot program to provide assisted living services to eligible veterans (see S. 4169), S2419 [10MY] (see H.R. 8750), H7727 [26AU]

——— ensure that certain benefits are treated as income by landlords evaluating ability of servicemembers, veterans, or spouse or child of servicemember or veteran, to pay rent (see H.R. 7885), H5218 [27MY]

——— enter into contracts and agreements for payment of care in non-Dept. medical foster homes for certain veterans unable to live independently (see H.R. 7158), H3852 [18MR]

——— expand eligibility for homeless veterans benefits to all veterans and authorize funding for certain homeless prevention programs (see H.R. 7807), H5097 [17MY]

——— expand eligibility for supportive services for very low-income veteran families to include former members of Armed Forces Reserve components (see S. 5337), S9778 [21DE]

——— improve and make permanent loan guarantee for purchase of residential cooperative housing units (see H.R. 8668), H7552 [5AU]

——— improve program for direct housing loans made to Native American veterans (see S. 4505), S3239 [12JY]

——— increase monthly housing stipends paid under Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Program for certain individuals enrolled in distance learning educational programs (see H.R. 9365), H8673 [30NO]

——— make permanent authority to provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing (see S. 4958), S5052 [27SE] (see H.R. 7753), H4919 [12MY]

——— modify eligibility requirements for entities that provide case management services to homeless veterans (see H.R. 6677), H1112 [9FE]

——— permanently authorize use of certain funds to improve flexibility in provision of assistance to homeless veterans (see H.R. 8003), H5445 [9JN]

——— update appraisal requirements for certain guaranteed home loans (see S. 4208), S2493 [12MY] (see H.R. 7735), H4919 [12MY]

Depts. of Agriculture and HUD: submit reports to Congress regarding dwelling units in assisted housing that fail property inspections (see H.R. 8476), H7066 [21JY]

——— unify and strengthen health and safety inspection standards for rental housing assistance programs (see H.R. 7911), H5226 [31MY]

Depts. of Defense and HUD: take certain actions relative to housing shortage for servicemembers (see S. 4563), S3542 [20JY] (see H.R. 7564), H4453 [21AP]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (see S. 4759), S3919 [3AU] (see H.R. 8238), H5922 [28JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (see S. 4670), S3782 [28JY] (see H.R. 8294), H5934 [5JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 8294), consideration (see H. Res. 1232), H6881 [19JY]

Disabled: clarify and strengthen integration mandate for individuals with disabilities who need long-term services and supports (see H.R. 6860), H1175 [28FE]

——— require all newly constructed, federally assisted single-family houses and town houses meet minimum standards of visitability for disabled (see S. 4447), S3075 [22JN]

Disasters: develop strategy to ensure health, safety, and welfare of U.S. population in case of catastrophic incidents disabling critical infrastructure or significantly disrupting critical functions of modern society (see S. 4521), S3270 [13JY]

——— require President supplement disaster response plans in case of catastrophic incidents disabling critical infrastructure or significantly disrupting critical functions of modern society (see S. 4888), S4856 [20SE]

Executive Office of the President: establish Sub-Task Force on Emergency Price Stabilization (see H.R. 8658), H7551 [5AU]

Fair Housing Month: support goals and ideals (see H. Res. 1078), H4707 [29AP]

Federal aid programs: allow coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds to be used for low-income housing credit projects (see S. 4181), S2449 [11MY]

——— permit State and local fiscal recovery funds to be loaned for low-income housing tax credit projects (see H.R. 7078), H3742 [15MR]

——— reinstate and modify Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and public housing and tenant-based rental assistance programs work requirements (see S. 4438), S3031 [21JN]

Federal Housing Finance Agency: adjust affordable housing allocations (see H.R. 8599), H7537 [29JY]

FEMA: ensure that alien unlawfully present in U.S. is not eligible for any service through Food and Shelter Program (see H.R. 6820), H1140 [22FE]

——— expand opportunities for families living in areas of high flood risk to access Federal assistance for voluntary relocation (see H.R. 7842), H5207 [19MY]

——— make available certain housing-related disaster assistance for families affected by major disasters (see S. 5035), S5541 [29SE]

Financial institutions: modify regulation and examination of credit unions and service providers and allow Federal Housing Finance Agency to regulate Government-sponsored enterprises and Federal Home Loan Banks services (see H.R. 7022), H1422 [9MR]

GAO: conduct study on FEMA strategy to provide disaster assistance to States and communities, encourage States to condense disaster preparedness plans, and allocate funding for rebuilding and repairing residential structures (see H.R. 7969), H5332 [7JN]

——— conduct study to identify barriers to reducing homelessness by providing housing assistance under Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs (see H.R. 7123), H3826 [17MR]

——— report on availability of affordable housing for veterans who have or are participating in any program administered by Dept. of Veterans Affairs Homeless Programs Office (see H.R. 6810), H1139 [22FE]

——— report to Congress on capacity of federally-assisted housing to support broadband service (see H.R. 8778), H7738 [6SE]

Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: reduce minimum blood quantum for successor lessees and applicants on application waiting list (see H.R. 9614), H9909 [20DE]

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults: reauthorize (see S. 5201), S7034 [7DE]

Hotels, motels, etc.: require establishments that provide lodging to transient guests to include all mandatory fees and other charges in advertised rental rates for such lodging (see H.R. 7087), H3743 [15MR]

House of Representatives: prohibit consideration of certain bills or joint resolutions relative to Dept. of Veterans Affairs mortgage loan fees (see H. Res. 1408), H8316 [29SE]

Hurricanes: recognize anniversary and pledge continued support to Puerto Rico and Virgin Islands in aftermath of Hurricane Maria (see H. Res. 1376), H8010 [20SE]

LIHEAP: make supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 8639), H7544 [2AU]

Maine: provide for conveyance of certain Federal land for use for affordable workforce housing (see S. 4114), S2219 [28AP]

Members of Congress: establish allowance to provide housing stipend for House Members (see H.R. 9416), H8730 [2DE]

National Guard: expand eligibility of members for housing loans guaranteed by Dept. of Veterans Affairs (see S. 5200), S7034 [7DE] (see H.R. 8875), H7964 [19SE]

National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 853), S6905 [30NO]

National objectives: address homelessness and affordable housing crises (see S. 3788), S1059 [8MR] (see H.R. 6989), H1373 [8MR]

National Park Service: authorize to enter into partnerships to develop housing for employees and private sector (see H.R. 7615), H4607 [28AP]

Native Americans: ensure progress toward Federal fulfillment of trust and treaty obligations and ensure funding for programs for Native Americans and Tribal governments (see S. 5186), S6962 [5DE] (see H.R. 9439), H8800 [6DE]

Public lands: authorize sale of certain Federal land to States and local governments to address housing shortages (see S. 4062), S2092 [7AP]

Real estate: include retailers of manufactured or modular homes in definition of mortgage originator (see H.R. 8328), H5974 [12JY]

——— provide for accurate energy appraisals in connection with residential mortgage loans (see S. 4671), S3782 [28JY] (see H.R. 8577), H7404 [28JY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (see S. 4916), S4913 [21SE] (see H.R. 8948), H8065 [21SE]

Rural areas: establish permanent rural housing preservation and revitalization program (see S. 4872), S4638 [15SE]

States: remove requirement on lessors to provide thirty day notice to vacate (see H.R. 9062), H8315 [29SE]

Surfside, FL: anniversary of residential building collapse (see S. Res. 689), S3075 [22JN]

——— express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, residential building collapse (see H. Res. 1207), H5919 [24JN]

Taxation: allow business credit for gain from sale of real property for use as manufactured home community to promote resident-owned cooperatives (see S. 4475), S3159 [23JN] (see H.R. 7220), H3863 [24MR]

——— allow for tax credit for rent paid on personal residence of taxpayer (see S. 4728), S3861 [2AU] (see H.R. 8357), H6334 [13JY]

——— assist homeowners in making safety, security, and accessibility improvements to their homes (see H.R. 7676), H4721 [6MY]

——— establish credit for manufacturers of high-efficiency heat pumps and heat pump water heaters (see S. 4139), S2339 [4MY]

——— establish qualified down payment savings program (see S. 4722), S3861 [2AU]

——— exclude from gross income amounts received from State-based catastrophe loss mitigation programs (see S. 5176), S6941 [1DE]

——— exclude from gross income certain income from providing homeowner’s insurance following certain federally declared disasters (see H.R. 9057), H8315 [29SE]

——— expand housing investment with mortgage revenue bonds (see S. 4445), S3075 [22JN] (see H.R. 8184), H5822 [22JN]

——— impose excise tax on acquisition of single-family homes by certain large investors (see H.R. 8582), H7404 [28JY]

——— impose excise tax on individuals and entities owning more than 100 single-family residences (see S. 5151), S6905 [30NO]

——— impose tax on foreign-owned under-utilized residential real property (see H.R. 9438), H8800 [6DE] (see H.R. 9585), H9902 [15DE]

——— increase exclusion from gain of sale of principal residence (see H.R. 9015), H8221 [28SE]

——— increase low-income housing credit for rehabilitation expenditures for buildings achieving enhanced energy performance (see S. 4422), S3003 [16JN]

——— increase mortgage insurance premium deduction income cap (see S. 3590), S546 [7FE]

——— modify low-income housing tax credit to incentivize affordable and transit-oriented development and development in certain difficult development areas (see H.R. 8401), H6679 [15JY]

——— prohibit deduction of certain expenses for, and impose excise tax on sale of, homes owned by large investors, prohibit Federal mortgage assistance for such investors, and establish neighborhood homes tax credit (see H.R. 9246), H8418 [28OC]

——— qualify homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students for low-income housing tax credit (see S. 5108), S6740 [16NO] (see H.R. 9313), H8541 [16NO]

——— temporarily expand low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing (see H.R. 7990), H5409 [8JN]

Transgender Bill of Rights: develop and implement to protect and codify rights of transgender and nonbinary people under law and ensure access to medical care, shelter, safety, and economic security (see H. Res. 1209), H5923 [28JN]

Veterans: make homebuyers aware of all loan options by providing veterans with written comparison of Dept. of Veterans Affairs, FHA, and conventional loan options (see H.R. 8616), H7538 [29JY]

Virgin Islands: laud citizens for their perseverance, grit, and tenacity through major disasters in aftermath of Hurricanes Irma and Maria and support for congressional disaster funding (see H. Res. 1337), H7741 [9SE]

West Los Angeles Leasing Act: amend relative to definition of land use revenue (see S. 3887), S1270 [21MR] (see H.R. 7184), H3858 [21MR]

Letters

Care Is an Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Act: Representative DeFazio, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House), H3991 [30MR]

——— Representative Waters, Committee on Financial Services (House), H3991 [30MR]

Lists

Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 5547, Care Is an Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Act, H3999 [30MR]

Motions

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 8294), H6900 [20JY]

Notices

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 7158, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act, H8645 [29NO]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 7735, Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act, H7781 [13SE]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 7739, Student Veteran Emergency Relief Act, H7782 [13SE]

Estimated budget effects of H.R. 8875, Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act, H8217 [28SE]

Remarks in House

Armed Forces: examine basic allowance for housing rates efficiency and efficacy, determine frequency of calculation, inclusion of school districts, and if alogorithm need for calculation, H6264 [13JY]

Armona, CA: anniversary of Kings County Commission on Aging Council, E902 [9SE]

Austin, TX: anniversary of Westminster Retirement Community, E340 [1AP]

Biden, President: evaluation of administration relative to economy, H4965–H4968 [13MY]

——— State of the Union Message, H1259–H1261 [2MR]

Boulder County, CO: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, Marshall fire, H31 [11JA], E169 [22FE]

Collin County, TX: anniversary of Habitat for Humanity of Collin County, E990 [28SE]

Democratic Party: national agenda, H1071 [8FE]

Dept. of Commerce: require eligible recipients of certain grants develop comprehensive economic development strategy that directly or indirectly increases accessibility of affordable, quality care-based services (H.R. 5547), H3990–H3992 [30MR], E327 [31MR]

Dept. of Defense: conduct study on barriers to home ownership by servicemembers, H6264 [13JY]

——— develop feedback tool for use by Armed Forces and their spouses to identify, rate, and compare housing, H6888 [20JY]

——— encourage use of innovative housing production companies to build multi-family homes for active duty servicemembers, H6263 [13JY]

Dept. of Energy: establish program to provide assistance for low-income solar projects, H825 [2FE], H5324 [7JN]

Dept. of HHS: enter agreement with National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to conduct study on quality and effectiveness of covered recovery housing in the U.S., H5781 [22JN]

Dept. of HUD: develop program to provide assistance to creditworthy borrowers with Federal student debt in purchasing certain foreclosed homes (H.R. 7368), H4119 [1AP]

——— establish community disaster assistance fund for housing and community development and provide assistance through community development block grant disaster recovery program, H6466, H6467 [13JY]

——— improve removal of lead from drinking water in public housing, H4805 [11MY]

——— McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant Program funding, E769 [21JY]

——— prohibit climate resilience funding in public housing developments, H6848 [19JY]

——— require owners of covered federally assisted rental dwelling units to install temperature sensors in such units (H.R. 6528), H7149, H7150 [26JY]

——— require qualifying smoke alarms in certain federally assisted housing (H.R. 7981), H7131–H7134 [26JY], H7197, H7223 [27JY]

——— tenant participation activities funding, H6844 [19JY]

Dept. of the Treasury: prohibit reallocation of emergency rental assistance grants designated for rural areas and ensure return of any reallocated funds to original grantee (H.R. 7327), H4119 [1AP]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: enter into contracts and agreements for payment of care in non-Dept. medical foster homes for certain veterans unable to live independently (H.R. 7158), H8607–H8609 [29NO], H8696 [1DE], E1213 [5DE]

——— extend certain benefits provided under educational assistance programs during coronavirus pandemic (H.R. 5545), H225 [19JA]

——— update appraisal requirements for certain guaranteed home loans (H.R. 7735), H7768, H7769 [13SE], H7814 [14SE]

——— West Los Angeles, CA, funding for development of supportive housing and services on campus for homeless veterans, H6447 [13JY]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and related agencies: making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services, H6733, H6734, H6737, H6739, H6740, H6845–H6847, H6852 [19JY], H6892, H6895–H6897 [20JY], E759 [20JY]

——— making appropriations for military construction and veterans’ services (H.R. 4355), H1409 [9MR]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and related agencies: making appropriations (H.R. 8294), H6664 [15JY], H6733–H6859 [19JY], H6889, H6891–H6901, H6902 [20JY], H7242 [27JY], H7950 [19SE], E759, E760 [20JY], E769 [21JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 8294), consideration (H. Res. 1232), H6711–H6719 [19JY], E789 [27JY]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 8294), corrections in engrossment, H6901 [20JY]

Detroit, MI: opening of Ruth Ellis Clairmount Center, E1027 [7OC]

Discrimination: prohibit on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity, H5574 [15JN]

——— prohibit on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 5), H5812–H5814, H5816 [22JN], H5829 [23JN], E521 [18MY], E679 [28JN]

Domestic policy: support affordable housing programs, H20 [11JA]

Economy: address lumber supply chain, increase domestic logging, and negotiate lumber agreements with Canada, H4603 [28AP]

——— address lumber supply chain issues and impact on access to affordable housing, H6887 [20JY]

——— use of budget reconciliation to make visionary and transformative investments in health, well-being, and financial security of America’s workers and families, H1298 [3MR]

——— use of budget reconciliation to make visionary and transformative investments in health, well-being, and financial security of America’s workers and families (H.R. 5376), H20 [11JA], H176, H177, H181, H191 [13JA], H249, H251 [19JA], H4570 [27AP]

Families and domestic relations: economic priorities funding, H3750 [16MR]

Federal aid programs: revise income and poverty levels used in determining eligibility for receipt of Federal means-tested benefits, H4570 [27AP]

FHA: establish mortgage insurance and home loan assistance program for first responders (H.R. 3172), H8106 [22SE]

GAO: conduct study to identify barriers to reducing homelessness by providing housing assistance under Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs, H5571 [15JN]

HANAC, Inc.: anniversary, E1076 [25OC]

Hawaiian Homes Commission Act: reduce minimum blood quantum for successor lessees and applicants on application waiting list (H.R. 9614), H9915 [21DE]

Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults: reauthorize (H.R. 1433), H7911, H7912 [19SE], H7984 [20SE]

Houston, TX: alleged attempts by new owners of Pleasant Village Apartments to raise rents and evict senior citizens, H3845 [18MR]

Hurricanes: disaster assistance to Puerto Rico, H8125 [28SE]

Joliet, IL: Housing Authority of Joliet funding, H3715 [15MR]

Kennewick, WA: grand opening of Vista Field urban town center, E636 [16JN]

Lumber industry: address rising costs of lumber by resolving softwood lumber trade issue with Canada, H221 [19JA], H1023 [8FE]

Michigan: 13th Congressional District community projects funding, H4198 [6AP]

National Guard: expand eligibility of members for housing loans guaranteed by Dept. of Veterans Affairs (H.R. 8875), H8184 [28SE], H8280 [29SE]

National objectives: address affordable housing crisis, H7262 [28JY], H7571 [12AU], H8555 [17NO]

Native American Connections, Inc.: anniversary, E1123 [10NO], E1177 [25NO]

Native Americans: ensure progress toward Federal fulfillment of trust and treaty obligations and ensure funding for programs for Native Americans and Tribal governments (H.R. 9439), H8804 [7DE]

New York, NY: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, residential building fire, H246 [19JA]

North Tonawanda, NY: Wheatfield Commons (business) recipient of Chamber of Commerce of the Tonawandas, NY, Not-for-Profit of the Year award, E1134 [14NO]

Pakistan: assistance funding in response to flooding, H7874–H7879 [15SE], H8812 [7DE]

Poverty: support livable wage and expanded welfare benefits, provide quality healthcare and education, and institute political and economic reforms to address systemic poverty (H. Res. 438), H9858 [15DE]

San Joaquin County, CA: opening of Victory Gardens housing project for veterans, E1029 [7OC]

Siskiyou County, CA: express condolences for victims of McKinney fire and Mill fire, H7746 [13SE]

Taxation: allow for tax credit for rent paid on personal residence of taxpayer (H.R. 8357), E727 [13JY]

360 Youth Services (organization): tribute, H3867 [28MR]

Yoakum, TX: anniversary of Bluebonnet Youth Ranch, H5195 [19MY]

Remarks in Senate

Covenant House Alaska (organization): tribute, S2354–S2356 [5MY]

Cyr, John R.: North Central Regional Planning Commission Lifetime Public Service Award recipient, S6663 [14NO]

Dept. of HUD: authorize grant program to assist State and local governments, Continuums of Care, and community-based organizations that administer health and homelessness services to better coordinate those services (S. 4482), S3164 [23JN]

——— make housing more affordable, S3670 [26JY]

——— reauthorize budget-neutral demonstration program for energy and water conservation at multifamily residential units and establish green retrofit program (S. 2361), S3671 [26JY]

Dept. of Veterans Affairs: update appraisal requirements for certain guaranteed home loans (H.R. 7735), S7302 [19DE]

Discrimination: prohibit on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (H.R. 5), S1213 [16MR]

——— prohibit on basis of sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity (S. 393), S2883 [9JN]

Economy: use of budget reconciliation to make visionary and transformative investments in health, well-being, and financial security of America’s workers and families (H.R. 5376), S6, S9 [4JA], S470 [2FE], S2141 [26AP], S2348 [5MY]

Federal aid programs: allow coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds to be used for low-income housing credit projects (S. 4181), S3671 [26JY]

National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month: observance (S. Res. 853), S6911 [30NO]

National objectives: address homelessness and affordable housing crises (S. 3788), S1062 [8MR]

New York, NY: express condolences for victims of, and commend first responders for efforts in response to, residential building fire, S104 [10JA]

Poverty: address affordable housing crisis, S603 [9FE]

——— reduce child poverty (S. 643), S2580 [18MY]

Runaway and Homeless Youth Act: reauthorize and amend (S. 4916), S4914 [21SE]

Senate: legislative priorities, S1876 [31MR]

Surfside, FL: anniversary of residential building collapse (S. Res. 689), S3097 [22JN]

Taxation: prohibit tax increases resulting in higher consumer prices for gasoline, heating oil, and other energy sources, S4171 [6AU]

Village to Village Network, Inc.: anniversary of Village Movement, S273 [18JA]

Reports filed

Care Is an Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 5547) (H. Rept. 117–259), H1372 [8MR]

Conveyance of Certain Federal Land in Maine for Use for Affordable Workforce Housing: Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (Senate) (S. 4114) (S. Rept. 117–169), S5051 [27SE]

Depts. of Defense and Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations for Military Construction and Veterans’ Services: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 8238) (H. Rept. 117–391), H5922 [28JN]

Depts. of Transportation and HUD and Related Agencies Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 8294) (H. Rept. 117–402), H5934 [5JY]

Flexibility in Addressing Rural Homelessness Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 7196) (H. Rept. 117–424), H6921 [20JY]

Housing Survivors of Major Disasters Act: Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure (House) (H.R. 3037) (H. Rept. 117–653), H9909 [20DE]

Housing Temperature Safety Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 6528) (H. Rept. 117–422), H6921 [20JY]

Lodging Options Developed for Government Employees (LODGE) Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 7615) (H. Rept. 117–682), H10546 [30DE]

Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 7981) (H. Rept. 117–426), H6921 [20JY]

Tribal Trust Land Homeownership Act: Committee on Indian Affairs (Senate) (S. 3381) (S. Rept. 117–232), S6999 [6DE]

Tables

Estimated pay-as-you-go effects of H.R. 7158, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act, H8645 [29NO]

Texts of

H.R. 1433, Helen Keller National Center for Deaf-Blind Youths and Adults reauthorization, H7911 [19SE], H7984 [20SE]

H.R. 5547, Care Is an Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Act, H3990 [30MR]

H.R. 6528, Housing Temperature Safety Act, H7149 [26JY]

H.R. 7158, Long-Term Care Veterans Choice Act, H8607 [29NO], H8697 [1DE]

H.R. 7735, Improving Access to the VA Home Loan Benefit Act, H7768 [13SE], H7819 [14SE]

H.R. 7981, Public and Federally Assisted Housing Fire Safety Act, H7131–H7133 [26JY], H7210, H7235 [27JY]

H.R. 8875, Expanding Home Loans for Guard and Reservists Act, H8184 [28SE], H8286 [29SE]

S. 3941, Housing Supply Expansion Act, S1804 [28MR]

S. Res. 689, Surfside, FL, residential building collapse anniversary, S3080 [22JN]

S. Res. 714, recognize Americans With Disabilities Act anniversary and importance of independent living for disabled individuals and call for further action to strengthen home and community living for such individuals, S3547 [20JY]

S. Res. 853, National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month, S6910 [30NO]