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- H.CON.RES.197
H.CON.RES.197: Encouraging banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall and to consider adjustments to payment schedules on their home mortgages that take into account the financial burdens of responding to the presence of such dry
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about housing and community development
- Introduced Oct. 8, 2009
- Latest Major Action Dec. 3, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (4 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Encourages banks and mortgage servicers to work with families affected by contaminated drywall by considering adjustments to mortgage payment schedules that take these financial burdens into account.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Ms. Waters moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, 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. Con. Res. 197.
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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 agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 920).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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| Oct. 8, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Glenn Nye (D-Va.) |