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S. 595 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004

Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2003

S. 595 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 11, 2003, sponsored by Orrin G. Hatch with 72 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
Mar 11, 2003
Co-sponsors
72
Policy area
Taxation

What it does

Housing Bond and Credit Modernization and Fairness Act of 2003 - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) repeal the required use of certain principal repayments on mortgage subsidy bond financings to redeem bonds; (2) modify the purchase price limitation under mortgage subsidy bond rules based on median family income; and (3) define the term "area median gross income" for low-income housing credit projects.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Orrin G. Hatch (R-UT). Co-sponsors: 36 Democrats, 35 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 11, 2003
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3518-3519) (Mar 11, 2003)

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