10/10/07 2:09 PM
An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 110-369 to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to establish an internet-based `Green Housing Clearinghouse' including best practices, technical recommendations and other informational material regarding green building techniques. Additionally, grantees would be required to self-certify how many of the total units they built with money from the national affordable housing trust fund were green.
10/10/07 2:09 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Frank (MA) amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Frank (MA).
10/10/07 2:08 PM
On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
10/10/07 2:05 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Frank (MA) amendment.
10/10/07 2:04 PM
Amendment offered by Mr. Frank (MA).
10/10/07 2:04 PM
An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 110-369 to allow grantees to give preference to public employees, including first responders and teachers, who cannot afford to live in high-cost areas. These workers would have to meet the income eligibility requirements stated in the text of H.R. 2895
On agreeing to the Frank (MA) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
10/10/07 2:02 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Frank (MA) amendment.
Amendment offered by Mr. Frank (MA).
10/10/07 2:02 PM
An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 110-369 to include among the factors for consideration in selecting applicants to receive Trust Fund grant amounts, a consideration of the extent to which the design, construction, and operation of the housing reduces utility costs for residents.
On agreeing to the Hastings (FL) amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
10/10/07 2:00 PM
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 720, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Hastings (FL) amendment.
10/10/07 1:59 PM
Amendment offered by Mr. Hastings (FL).
