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H.J.Res. 265 · 98th Congress · enacted

A joint resolution to provide for the temporary extension of certain insurance programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.

Became Public Law No: 98-35.

Latest official action 1983-05-26 · Enacted

The bill, briefly

Amends the National Housing Act to extend certain Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance and assistance programs. Extends the authority of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to set maximum interest rates on certain mortgage insurance programs. Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend certain Farmers Home Administration mortgage insurance programs and mutual and self-help housing programs. Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend the national flood insurance program. Amends the National Housing Act to extend the national riot reinsurance and crime insurance programs. Amends the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to exempt Corporation securities from Securities and Exchange Commission regulations. Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary to extend the annual contributions contracts for the experimental housing allowance supply program through September 30, 1994, solely to provide assistance for homeowners participating in such program on June 1, 1983.

Congressional Research Service · 1983-05-11

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