H.R. 1276 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
American Dream Downpayment Act
H.R. 1276 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the house — introduced on Mar 13, 2003, sponsored by Katherine Harris with 95 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Mar 13, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 95
- Policy area
- Housing and Community Development
What it does
American Dream Downpayment Act - Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to participating jurisdictions for single family residential downpayment assistance to: (1) low-income or first-time home buyers; or (2) income-qualifying uniformed employees (police, fire, sanitation and maintenance) or teachers of a participating jurisdiction…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Katherine Harris (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 27 Democrats, 68 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 13, 2003
- Passed the HouseOct 1, 2003
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Oct 2, 2003)
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- H.R. 4363: Helping Hands for Homeownership Act of 2004
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- H.R. 406: To authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to use unobligated funds from a housing demonstration…
- H.R. 1077: HOPE VI Program Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 1088: Colonias Gateway Initiative Act
- H.R. 1102: National Affordable Housing Trust Fund Act of 2003
- H.R. 2589: To amend title 40, United States Code, to add Nicholas and Robertson Counties, Kentucky, to the…
Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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