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

H.R. 3875 in the 96th Congress (1979–1980) became law — introduced on May 2, 1979, sponsored by Thomas Ashley. Congress held 16 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 2, 1979
Policy area: Housing
Public law: Public Law 96-153

Sponsor

Thomas Ashley (D-OH)

Where it stands

IntroducedMay 2, 1979
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the SenateYes
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawDec 21, 1979

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 3875, the housing and community development amendments of 1979, by transferring $200 million…House · Jun 5, 1979
To amend H.R. 3875 by making cities and urban areas eligible for urban development action grants if they…House · Jun 5, 1979
To amend H.R. 3875 by making urban counties eligible for urban development action grants if they contain at…House · Jun 5, 1979
That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for further consideration of H.R. 3875…House · Jun 6, 1979
To amend H.R. 3875 by waiving davis-bacon prevailing wage requirements for residential housing…House · Jun 6, 1979
That the house resolve itself into the committee of the whole for further consideration of H.R. 3875.House · Jun 7, 1979
To amend H.R. 3875 by providing for the reduction of paperwork within HUD by requiring the compiling of…House · Jun 7, 1979
To amend H.R. 3875 by making social security increases exempt from consideration as income in eligibility…House · Jun 7, 1979
To amend H.R. 3875 by striking language authorizing the secretary of HUD to issue cease and desist orders…House · Jun 7, 1979
To pass H.R. 3875, the housing and community development amendments of 1979. (motion passed)House · Jun 7, 1979
To amend H.R. 3875, omnibus housing legislation, by extending rehabilitation activities conducted by…Senate · Jul 13, 1979
To amend H.R. 3875, omnibus housing legislation, by reducing the funding for the assisted housing program to…Senate · Jul 13, 1979
To amend H.R. 3875, omnibus housing legislation, by adding $10 million to the principal funding source for…Senate · Jul 13, 1979
To amend H.R. 3875, omnibus housing legislation, by striking the exemption from state usury laws contained…Senate · Jul 13, 1979
To pass H.R. 3875, the housing and community development amendments of 1979. (motion passed)Senate · Jul 13, 1979
To agree to the conference report on H.R. 3875, amending and extending certain federal laws relating to…House · Dec 19, 1979

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