H.R. 6959 · 80th Congress · 1947–1948
To amend the National Housing Act, as amended, and for other purposes
H.R. 6959 in the 80th Congress (1947–1948) became law — introduced in 1948, sponsored by Jesse Wolcott. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 80th Congress (1947–1948), Harry S. Truman was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- 1948
- Policy area
- Housing
Sponsor
Where it stands
- Introduced1948
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawYes
Every roll call vote on this bill
More bills from Jesse Wolcott in the 80th Congress
- H.R. 2413: To amend the Federal Reserve Act, and for other purposes
- H.R. 2798: To amend section 5, Home Owners Loan Act of 1933, and for other purposes
- H.R. 2800: To amend section 6 of Home Owners Loan Act of 1933, and for other purposes
- H.R. 3203: Relative to maximum rents on housing accommodations; to repeal certain provisions of Public Law…
- H.R. 5390: To continue for a temporary period certain provisions of the Housing and Rent Act of 1947
- H.R. 5391: To continue for a temporary period certain powers, authority, and discretion conferred on the…
- H.R. 6659: To continue for a temporary period certain powers, authority, and discretion conferred on the…
Other Housing bills in the 80th Congress
- S. 1770: A bill to amend the National Housing Act, as amended
- S. 2182: A bill to extend certain provisions of the Housing and Rent Act of 1947, to provide for the…
- H.R. 3203: Relative to maximum rents on housing accommodations; to repeal certain provisions of Public Law…
- H.R. 5390: To continue for a temporary period certain provisions of the Housing and Rent Act of 1947
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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
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