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- H.R.3298
H.R.3298: Homes for Heroes Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
- Introduced Nov. 1, 2011
- Latest Major Action March 28, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (7 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Homes for Heroes Act of 2011 - Amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to establish in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) a Special Assistant for Veterans Affairs to: (1) ensure veterans fair access to HUD housing and homeless assistance programs, (2) coordinate all HUD programs and activities relating to veterans, and (3) serve as a HUD liaison with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Directs the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity Prior to Referral.
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Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held and Forwarded to Full Committee by the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity Prior to Referral The subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity ordered HR3298 favorably reported to the Full Committee on December 8, 2011.
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Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
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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. 3298.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Biggert objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 5 (Roll no. 133).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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| Nov. 1, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Al Green (D-Texas) |