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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jan 5, 1993
TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Temporary Assistance for Community Development Activities Title II: Homeownership Assistance Title III: Rural Housing Assistance Emergency Community Development Act of 1993 - Title I: Temporary Assistance for Community Development Activities - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to States, local governments, and Indian tribes for community development assistance. Sets forth the following eligible activities under this title: (1) acquisition of real property; (2) construction of public works and facilities; (3) clearance and rehabilitation of buildings and improvements; (4) provision of public services and housing; (5) relocation assistance; (6) accessibility projects for elderly and handicapped persons; (7) services for high-risk youth; and (8) administrative expenses. Title II: Homeownership Assistance - Authorizes additional appropriations for the National Homeownership Trust Demonstration. Title III: Rural Housing Assistance - Authorizes and increases funding for: (1) insured or guaranteed rural housing loans; (2) supplemental grants for remote rural housing; (3) housing improvement loans; (4) rural housing loans for elderly, handicapped, or low-income persons; (5) housing for rural homeless and migrant farmworkers; and (6) rental assistance payment contracts.
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Rep. Gonzalez, Henry B. [D-TX-20] · D–TX
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
Referred to the House Committee on Banking, Finance + Urban Affrs.
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Introduced in House
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