An original bill to amend and extend certain Federal laws relating to housing, community and neighborhood development and preservation and related programs, and for other purposes.

S. 2719 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on May 15, 1980, sponsored by Harrison Williams Jr.. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.

During the 96th Congress (1979–1980), Jimmy Carter was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: May 15, 1980
Policy area: Housing
Public law: Public Law 96-399

Sponsor

Harrison Williams Jr. (D-NJ)

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 15, 1980
Passed the SenateYes
Passed the HouseYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawOct 8, 1980

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend S. 2719, by sunsetting the home mortgage act in five years. (motion failed)Senate · Jun 20, 1980
To amend S. 2719 (see RC 235). (motion failed) see note(s) 32Senate · Jun 20, 1980
To agree to a substitute for leahy amendment to S. 2719 that removes the new middle income housing subsidy…Senate · Jun 20, 1980
To amend armstrong amendment to S. 2719 by establishing that persons would be eligible for subsidy under the…Senate · Jun 21, 1980
To amend armstrong amendment to S. 2719 by establishing that persons would be eligible for subsidy under the…Senate · Jun 21, 1980
To amend S. 2719 by redefining the coverage of the home morgage disclosure act by replacing the current…Senate · Jun 21, 1980
To pass S. 2719. (motion passed) see note(s) 32Senate · Jun 21, 1980

More bills from Harrison Williams Jr. in the 96th Congress

S. 3180: A bill to repeal a provision of the Refugee Education Assistance Act of 1980.

Other Housing bills in the 96th Congress

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

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