S. 811 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
American Dream Downpayment Act
S. 811 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Apr 8, 2003, sponsored by Wayne Allard with 9 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 8, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 9
- Policy area
- Housing and Community Development
- Public law
- Public Law 108-186
What it does
American Dream Downpayment Act - Amends the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act to: (1) authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make grants to participating jurisdictions for downpayment assistance to low-income, first-time home buyers; and (2) make the Uniform Relocation Assistance and Real Property Acquisition Policies Act of 1970 inapplicable to such assistance.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Wayne Allard (R-CO). Co-sponsors: 9 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 8, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 24, 2003
- Passed the HouseDec 8, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentDec 11, 2003
- Became lawDec 16, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-186. (Dec 16, 2003)
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