To reform rural housing programs, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires study on rural housing loans for housing for low- and moderate-income families, provides authorization of appropriations for staffing needs and information technology upgrades There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture such sums as may be necessary for increased staffing, and creates permanent establishment of housing preservation and revitalization program Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. It relies on compliance mandates, appropriations, definition changes, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Agriculture, Housing, Finance, and Environment.
Who Benefits and How
Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires study on rural housing loans for housing for low- and moderate-income families.
- Provides authorization of appropriations for staffing needs and information technology upgrades There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture such sums as may be necessary for increased staffing...
- Creates permanent establishment of housing preservation and revitalization program Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C.
- Creates housing preservation and revitalization program.
- Requires eligibility for rural housing vouchers Section 542 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires study on rural housing loans for housing for low- and moderate-income families, provides authorization of appropriations for staffing needs and information technology upgrades There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture such sums as may be necessary for increased staffing, and creates permanent establishment of housing preservation and revitalization program Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Housing, Finance, Environment
Primary Purpose
The bill requires study on rural housing loans for housing for low- and moderate-income families, provides authorization of appropriations for staffing needs and information technology upgrades There is authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary of Agriculture such sums as may be necessary for increased staffing, and creates permanent establishment of housing preservation and revitalization program Title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
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Identified Gains
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Financial services firms and customers affected by the bill
- Environmental and public health interests affected by the bill
Sponsors
Tina Smith
D-MN | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Smith (for herself and Mr. Rounds) introduced the following …
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