A bill to authorize additional funds for housing assistance for lower income Americans in fiscal year 1977, to extend the Federal riot reinsurance and crime insurance programs, to establish a National Commission on Neighborhoods.

H.R. 3843 in the 95th Congress (1977–1978) became law — introduced on Feb 23, 1977, sponsored by Thomas Ashley. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.

During the 95th Congress (1977–1978), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Feb 23, 1977
Policy area: Law and crime
Public law: Public Law 95-24

Sponsor

Thomas Ashley (D-OH)

Where it stands

IntroducedFeb 23, 1977
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawApr 30, 1977

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 3843 by increasing the term of section 8 assistance contracts from twenty to thirty years for…House · Mar 10, 1977
To provide that the public membership of the national commission on neighborhoods include an equal number of…House · Mar 10, 1977
To strike the section of H.R. 3843 that establishes a national commission on neighborhoods.House · Mar 10, 1977
To pass H.R. 3843.House · Mar 10, 1977
To agree to the conference report on H.R. 3843, the supplemental housing authorizations for fiscal 1977. The…House · Apr 28, 1977

Other Law and crime bills in the 95th Congress

From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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