H.R. 3355 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007
H.R. 3355 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) has passed the house — introduced on Aug 3, 2007, sponsored by Ron Klein with 41 co-sponsors. Congress held 7 roll call votes on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Aug 3, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 41
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Homeowners' Defense Act of 2007 - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to provide federal support for state-sponsored insurance programs to: (1) help homeowners prepare for and recover from damages caused by natural catastrophes; and (2) promote the use of private market capital as a means to insure against such catastrophes. Title I: National Catastrophe Risk Consortium - (Sec.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ron Klein (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 39 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedAug 3, 2007
- Passed the HouseNov 8, 2007
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Nov 13, 2007)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Nov 8, 2007 · Passed258–155 - On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
House · Nov 8, 2007 · Failed175–239
Every roll call vote on this bill
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Nov 8, 2007
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Nov 8, 2007
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Nov 8, 2007
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Nov 8, 2007
- On Agreeing to the AmendmentHouse · Nov 8, 2007
- Homeowners’ Defense Act of 2007House · Nov 8, 2007
- Homeowners’ Defense Act of 2007House · Nov 8, 2007
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Committees
- Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee
- Financial Services Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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