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Version 17 · Reported to House with amendment(s) · Dec 19, 1997
Homeless Housing Programs Consolidation and Flexibility Act - Amends the Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act (Act) to authorize appropriations through FY 2002 for the Federal Emergency Management Agency food and shelter program. (Sec. 5) Consolidates the existing homeless housing programs under title IV of such Act into a permanent housing development and flexible block grant homeless assistance program. Makes grants available to States, cities, urban counties, consortia, and insular areas. Defines "eligible grantees" to be: (1) with respect to grants for insular areas, the insular area, or a designated entity, including a private nonprofit entity; and (2) with respect to grants for permanent housing development and flexible assistance, the State, local government, designated entity, or a consortium of local governmental units. Authorizes grantees to transfer funds for eligible activities to project sponsors. Sets forth selection criteria. Sets forth allocation provisions for: (1) insular areas; (2) permanent housing development grants; and (3) flexible block grant homeless assistance. Sets forth matching fund and program requirements. Requires consultation regarding the use of available National Guard facilities as homeless shelters. Authorizes permanent housing development grant use to construct, rehabilitate, or acquire permanent housing. Prohibits fund use for supportive services. Requires: (1) at least 50 percent use through nonprofit organizations (with an available waiver); and (2) targeting of special populations. Authorizes flexible block grant use for: (1) construction, acquisition, rehabilitation, leasing, and operation of supportive housing; (2) homelessness prevention; (3) permanent housing activities; (4) emergency shelter; (5) supportive services; and (6) technical assistance. Requires at least 50 percent use through nonprofit organizations (with an available waiver). Includes within supportive housing transitional housing, single room occupancy dwellings, and safe haven housing. Considers a facility as emergency shelter if it is designed to provide overnight sleeping accommodations for the homeless, including eating and cooking accommodations. Sets forth reporting requirements for: (1) grantees; and (2) the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (Secretary). Authorizes specified appropriations for FY 1998 through 2002. (Sec. 6) Revises responsibilities of the Interagency Council on the Homeless. Extends the Council's termination date through October 1, 2002. (Sec. 7) Directs the Secretary to request that each executive agency identify facilities under its jurisdiction that would be suitable for overnight homeless shelters. (Sec. 8) Repeals specified provisions and makes conforming amendments to the following Acts: (1) HUD Demonstration Act of 1993 (innovative homeless initiatives); (2) Housing and Community Development Act of 1992 (FHA single family property disposition for homeless use); (3) Housing Act of 1949 (housing for rural homeless and migrant farmworkers); (4) United States Housing Act of 1937 (SRO assistance program); and (5) Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act (youthbuild). (Sec. 9) Provides that: (1) existing contracts will not be abrogated by this Act; and (2) previously obligated funds will be subject to the Act as in effect prior to enactment of this Act.
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Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] · R–NY
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Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 23 (Roll no. 26).
House roll call 26 · Individual votesPassed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 386 - 23 (Roll no. 26).
House roll call 26 · Individual votesConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H730-731)
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 5, rule I, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
DEBATE - The House resumed debate.
Mr. Kennedy asked unanimous consent that the time for debate be extended for an additional 4 minutes. Agreed to without objection.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H703-722)
Mr. Lazio moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, H. Rept. 105-407, Part II.
Supplemental report filed by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services, H. Rept. 105-407, Part II.
Mr. Lazio asked unanimous consent to file a supplemental report from the Committee on House Banking. Agreed to without objection.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 233.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. H. Rept. 105-407, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Banking and Financial Services. H. Rept. 105-407, Part I.
Mr. Thune asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs have until midnight on Nov. 19 to file a report on H.R. 217. Agreed to without objection.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E50-51)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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