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- H.R.7221
H.R.7221: Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2008
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 29, 2008
- Latest Major Action Nov. 17, 2008
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Homeless Emergency Assistance and Rapid Transition to Housing Act of 2008 - (Sec. 3) Amends the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act to redefine "homeless, homeless individual, or homeless person." Includes in such definition not only a family lacking a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence, but also an individual or family who: (1) will imminently lose their housing; (2) has no subsequent residence identified; and (3) lacks the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Ms. Moore (WI) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7221.
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At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 355 - 61 (Roll no. 678).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate.
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| Sept. 29, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Gwen Moore (D-Wis.) |