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S.2684: Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2008
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 3, 2008
- Latest Major Action April 16, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (8 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2008 - Amends the United States Housing Act of 1937 to revise requirements for public housing agency (PHA) inspections of each dwelling unit for which a housing assistance payment contract is established. Requires an initial inspection before any assistance payment is made. Allows such payments if failure to meet standards is a result only of non-life threatening conditions.Permits a PHA, in the case of projects...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportation and Community Development. Hearings held.
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March 3, 2008 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) |