H.R. 5981 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
To increase the flexibility of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with respect to the amount of premiums charged for FHA single family housing mortgage insurance, and for other purposes.
H.R. 5981 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Jul 30, 2010, sponsored by Barney Frank.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jul 30, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Housing and Community Development
- Public law
- Public Law 111-229
What it does
Amends the National Housing Act with respect to requirements for the insurance of mortgages secured by a one- to four-family dwelling which are obligations of the Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund. (Sec. 1) Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish and collect annual premium payments of up to 1.5% of the remaining insured principal balance on such a dwelling.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 30, 2010
- Passed the HouseJul 30, 2010
- Passed the SenateAug 4, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentAug 10, 2010
- Became lawAug 11, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-229. (Aug 11, 2010)
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- H.R. 2546: Blue Star/Gold Star Flag Act of 2009
- H.R. 2876: Rural Housing Preservation Act of 2009
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- S. 3402: REAL Act of 2010
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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