WashingtonWatch.com - Subject: Community development

P.L. 110-329, The Consolidated Security, Disaster Assistance, and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $8032.37

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008....

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S. 3654, The Research, Hazard Intervention, and National Outreach for Healthier Homes Act of 2008

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3654 would improve research on health hazards in housing, it would enhance the capacity of programs to reduce such hazards, and it would require outreach....

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S. 3571, The Health Impact Assessments Act of 2008

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3571 would stimulate social policy and community environments to improve health by encouraging policies and programs to improve community health by policy and design....

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S. 3280, The American Affordable Fuels Act of 2008

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3280 would increase refining capacity and the supply of fuel, and it would open and preserve access to oil and gas....

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S. 3261, The Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2009 - Cost per Average Family: $1169.76

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 3261 would make appropriations for the Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2009....

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H.R. 6219, The Private Property Rights Protection and Government Accountability Act

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6219 would authorize appropriations for the Department of Commerce and it would prohibit Federal economic development funds from going to States that carry out public takings for private purposes....

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P.L. 110-246, The Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008

Thu, 22 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6124 would provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012....

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H.R. 6078, The GREEN Act of 2008

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 6078 would encourage energy efficiency and conservation and development of renewable energy sources for housing, commercial structures, and other buildings, and it would create sustainable communities....

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S. 2955, The Community Safety Initiative Act of 2008

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2955 would authorize funds to the Local Initiatives Support Corporation to carry out its Community Safety Initiative....

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H.R. 5742, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend eligibility under the new markets tax credit for community development entities created or organized in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5742 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend eligibility under the new markets tax credit for community development entities created or organized in American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands....

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S. 2757, A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain benefits applicable to the Gulf Opportunity Zone, and for other purposes

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2757 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain benefits applicable to the Gulf Opportunity Zone....

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S. 2744, The Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development Act of 2008

Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

S. 2744 would amend the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 to increase the Nation's competitiveness and enhance the workforce investment systems by authorizing the implementation of Workforce Innovation in Regional Economic Development plans, the integration of appropriate programs and resources as part of such plans, and the provision of supplementary grant assistance and additional related activities....

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H.R. 5563, The Generations Invigorating Volunteerism and Education Act

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5563 would reauthorize and reform the national service laws....

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H.R. 5572, The Helping Communities Act of 2008

Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 5572 would stimulate the economy of the United States by providing assistance to States for foreclosure mitigation counseling activities and increased community development block grant assistance....

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S. 2636, The Foreclosure Prevention Act of 2008

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 00:00:00 EST

S. 2636 would provide needed housing reform....

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S. 2528, The Full Faith and Credit in Our Communities Act of 2007

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2528 would authorize guarantees for bonds and notes issued for community or economic development purposes....

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S. 2487, The Depository Institution Community Development Investments Enhancement Act

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2487 would increase community development investments by depository institutions....

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S. 2455, The Community Foreclosure Assistance Act of 2007

Wed, 12 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2455 would provide $1,000,000,000 in emergency Community Development Block Grant funding for necessary expenses related to the impact of foreclosures on communities....

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H.R. 4312, To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain benefits applicable to the Gulf Opportunity Zone, and for other purposes

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4312 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend certain benefits applicable to the Gulf Opportunity Zone....

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H.R. 4328, The Community Economic Development Expertise Enhancement Act of 2007

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4328 would increase the expertise and capacity of community-based organizations involved in economic development activities and key community development programs....

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H.R. 4051, The Housing Assistance Authorization Act of 2007 - Cost per Average Family: $1.02

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4051 would authorize appropriations for assistance for the National Urban League, the Raza Development Fund, the Housing Partnership Network, and the National Community Renaissance Program....

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S. 2391, The Government Sponsored Enterprise Mission Improvement Act

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

S. 2391 would provide for affordable housing relief....

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H.R. 4226, The Climate Stewardship and Economic Security Act of 2007

Thu, 15 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST

H.R. 4226 would accelerate the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States by establishing a market-driven system of greenhouse gas tradeable allowances that will limit greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, reduce dependence upon foreign oil, and ensure benefits to consumers from the trading in such allowances....

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H.R. 3843, The New Employment for Workers & Job Opportunities for Business Strength Act of 2007

Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EDT

H.R. 3843 would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide a special allocation under the new markets tax credit in connection with trade adjustment assistance....

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S. 1923, An original bill to authorize appropriations for assistance for the Housing Assistance Council, the Raza Development Fund, and for the Housing Partnership Network (HPN) and its members, and for other purposes - Cost per Average Family: $0.76

Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT

S. 1923 would authorize appropriations for assistance for the Housing Assistance Council, the Raza Development Fund, and for the Housing Partnership Network (HPN) and its members....

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