S. 2458, The Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007

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S. 2458 would promote and enhance the operation of local building code enforcement administration across the country by establishing a competitive Federal matching grant program.

Detailed Summary

Community Building Code Administration Grant Act of 2007 - Requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to award grants, on a competitive basis and with federal matching funds, to qualified local building code enforcement departments to increase staffing, provide staff training, increase staff competence and professional qualifications, support individual certification or departmental accreditation, or for capital expenditures specifically dedicated to department administration.

Sets forth criteria for rating and ranking of grant proposals.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 12/12/2007: Referred to Senate committee. Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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