H.R. 5117 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
To exempt persons with disabilities from the prohibition against providing section 8 rental assistance to college students.
H.R. 5117 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Apr 6, 2006, sponsored by Deborah Pryce with 5 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Apr 6, 2006
- Co-sponsors
- 5
- Policy area
- Housing and Community Development
- Public law
- Public Law 109-249
What it does
Amends provisions of the Transportation, Treasury, Housing and Urban Development, the Judiciary, the District of Columbia, and Independent Agencies Appropriations Act, 2006 concerning the tenant-based rental assistance program to exempt certain disabled students who were receiving such assistance as of November 30, 2005, from the prohibition against providing Section 8 assistance to college students.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Deborah Pryce (R-OH). Co-sponsors: 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedApr 6, 2006
- Passed the HouseJun 13, 2006
- Passed the SenateJul 18, 2006
- Sent to the PresidentJul 20, 2006
- Became lawJul 27, 2006
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-249. (Jul 27, 2006)
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