H.R. 2897 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Bringing America Home Act
H.R. 2897 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jul 25, 2003, sponsored by Julia Carson with 56 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 25, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 56
- Policy area
- Housing and Community Development
What it does
Bringing America Home Act - Recognizes housing as a basic human right, and declares Congress' goal to end homelessness in the Unites States. Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to establish the National Affordable Housing Trust Fund, which shall be used to fund specified housing and related programs. Authorizes appropriations for specified housing and related programs.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Julia Carson (D-IN). Co-sponsors: 55 Democrats, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 25, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. (Aug 25, 2003)
Other Housing and Community Development bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 23: Tornado Shelters Act
- S. 811: American Dream Downpayment Act
- H.R. 3724: Energy Efficient Housing Technical Correction Act
- H.R. 4363: Helping Hands for Homeownership Act of 2004
- S. 2712: A bill to preserve the ability of the Federal Housing Administration to insure mortgages under…
- 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. 1276: American Dream Downpayment Act
Committees
- Financial Services Committee
- Veterans' Affairs Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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