H.R. 4575 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
To amend the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to provide investment authority to support rural infrastructure development, and for other purposes.
H.R. 4575 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Feb 12, 2016, sponsored by Bruce Poliquin with 14 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2016
- Co-sponsors
- 14
- Policy area
- Housing and Community Development
What it does
This bill amends the Federal Home Loan Bank Act to authorize Federal Home Loan Banks to make investments related to rural infrastructure development. Federal Home Loan Banks may purchase investment-grade securities from nonmember lenders that are organized as cooperatives, have received financing from the Federal Financing Bank, and have experience providing loans to cooperatives eligible to receive loans from the Department o…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bruce Poliquin (R-ME). Co-sponsors: 4 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2016
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (Feb 12, 2016)
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