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H.R.3743 / 104th Congress

FHA Multifamily Housing Reform Act of 1996

Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Government Sponsored Enterprises.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 27, 1996

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: FHA Multifamily Housing Title II: Housing for Special Populations Title III: Extensions of Existing Authority FHA Multifamily Housing Reform Act of 1996 - Title I: FHA Multifamily Housing - Amends the National Housing Act to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to: (1) insure first (and second) mortgages secured by multifamily housing projects or health care facilities and engage in other credit enhancement activities; and (2) enter into risk-sharing arrangements with qualified participating entities and housing finance agencies. Sets forth program provisions. Title II: Housing for Special Populations - Amends the Housing Act of 1959 and the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to: (1) reduce the term of rental assistance contracts for supportive housing for the elderly and for supportive housing for persons with disabilities; and (2) establish environmental review requirements for such programs. Title III: Extensions of Existing Authority - Amends the National Housing Act to extend: (1) auction authority; and (2) authority to transfer excess receipts to the flexible subsidy program.

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Rep. Lazio, Rick [R-NY-2] · R–NY

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  • Financial Services Committee
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    1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Government Sponsored Enterprises.

    2. Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

    3. Referred to the House Committee on Banking and Financial Services.

    4. Introduced in House

    5. Introduced in House

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