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H.R.674 / 107th Congress

Homeownership Opportunities for Uniformed Services and Educators Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Feb 14, 2001

Homeownership Opportunities for Uniformed Services and Educators Act - Amends the National Housing Act to provide for one percent downpayments for Federal Housing Administration mortgage loans for qualified elementary and secondary school teachers and administrators and non-Federal public safety officers to purchase homes within the jurisdictions of their employing agencies.

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Who introduced it

Rep. LaFalce, John J. [D-NY-29] · D–NY

Committees

  • Financial Services Committee
39 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

  3. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E176)

  4. Introduced in House

  5. Introduced in House

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