H.R. 2532 would amend the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to increase the limitation on the amount of community development block grant assistance that may be used to provide public services.
Detailed Summary
Community Development Block Grant Improvement Act of 2009 - Amends the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 to revise requirements for activities eligible for community development block grant (CDBG) assistance.
Increases from 15% to 50% the limitation on the amount of CDBG assistance that may be used to provide public services (e.g., those concerned with employment, crime prevention, child care, health, drug abuse, education, energy conservation, welfare or recreation needs).
Repeals certain conditions on the use of such assistance by a local government.
Status of the Legislation
Latest Major Action: 5/20/2009: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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