H.R. 6347 would facilitate the use of HOPE VI grant amounts by certain public housing agencies that have suffered project delays due to catastrophes or emergencies.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editHOPE VI Amendment Act of 2008 - Continues through September 30, 2009, the wikiavailability of amounts appropriated for FY2002 for grants to certain public housing agencies for public housing demolition, site revitalization, replacement housing, and be the firsttenant-based assistance (HOPE VI grants).

Makes eligible for such continued grant availability any public housing agencies that since October 1, 2002, have suffered project delays, and cost increases due to provideshortages in labor and materials, as a detailed summaryresult of natural catastrophes, fire, flood, explosion, or the bill!)2007-2008 subprime mortgage crisis.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/23/2008: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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