H.R. 3700 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016
H.R. 3700 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Oct 7, 2015, sponsored by Blaine Luetkemeyer with 11 co-sponsors. Congress held 3 roll call votes on it.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Oct 7, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 11
- Policy area
- Housing and Community Development
- Public law
- Public Law 114-201
What it does
Housing Opportunity Through Modernization Act of 2016 This bill amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 and other housing laws to modify the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD's) rental assistance (including section 8 low-income [voucher]) and public housing programs, the Federal Housing Administration's (FHA's) requirements for condominium mortgage insurance, and the Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) s…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO). Co-sponsors: 3 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 7, 2015
- Passed the HouseFeb 2, 2016
- Passed the SenateJul 14, 2016
- Sent to the PresidentJul 19, 2016
- Became lawJul 29, 2016
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-201. (Jul 29, 2016)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Feb 2, 2016 · Passed427–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 2, 2016
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Feb 2, 2016
- Housing Opportunity Through Modernization ActHouse · Feb 2, 2016
More bills from Blaine Luetkemeyer in the 114th Congress
Other Housing and Community Development bills in the 114th Congress
Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
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