Bills About Housing And Community Development Sponsored by Maxine Waters (D-Calif.)

Rep. Waters sponsored 56 bills about housing and community development in the 115th Congress (2017-18).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Nov. 20, 2019 H.R.5187 To facilitate the development of affordable housing, and for other purposes. 56
All Democrats
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 569.
June 24, 2020 H.R.7301 To prevent evictions, foreclosures, and unsafe housing conditions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, and for other purposes. 9
All Democrats
Received in the Senate.
June 1, 2020 H.R.7084 To authorize emergency rental voucher assistance, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
July 25, 2019 H.R.3958 To make necessary reforms to improve compliance with loss mitigation requirements by servicers of mortgages for single family housing insured by the FHA and to prevent foreclosures on FHA borrowers, and for other purposes. 5
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
March 25, 2019 H.R.1856 To provide a path to end homelessness in the United States, and for other purposes. 46
All Democrats
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 101.
June 26, 2018 H.R.6220 To restore the fair housing mission of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. 8
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
June 14, 2018 H.R.6102 To provide for the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency to establish prudential management and operations standards for mortgage servicers, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
May 16, 2018 H.R.5833 To authorize appropriations for family unification vouchers for rental housing assistance, and for other purposes. 3
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
May 10, 2018 H.RES.886 Expressing the sense of Congress that the Brooke rule is essential to ensuring affordable rent levels for families receiving Federal rental assistance. 10
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
April 18, 2018 H.R.5555 To make necessary reforms to improve compliance with loss mitigation requirements by servicers of mortgages for single family housing insured by the FHA and to prevent foreclosures on FHA borrowers, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Oct. 26, 2017 H.R.4159 To limit the collection of annual premiums under the FHA program for mortgage insurance for single family housing, and for other purposes. 9
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Oct. 26, 2017 H.R.4160 To revise the FHA program for home equity conversion mortgages for elderly homeowners to add safeguards to prevent the displacement of homeowners, and for other purposes. 7
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
June 29, 2017 H.R.3160 To transform neighborhoods of extreme poverty by reforming the public housing demolition and disposition rules to require one-for-one replacement and tenant protections, and to provide public housing agencies with additional resources and flexibility to preserve public housing units, and for other purposes. 13
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
April 6, 2017 H.R.2076 To provide a path to end homelessness in the United States, and for other purposes. 22
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 11, 2016 H.R.5202 To require the Department of Housing and Urban Development to fill all asset management positions located at non-core office locations of the Office of Multifamily Housing, and for other purposes. 14
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
April 27, 2016 H.R.5085 To reform the screening and eviction policies for Federal housing assistance in order to provide fair access to housing, and for other purposes. 26
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
March 23, 2016 H.R.4888 To provide a path to end homelessness in the United States, and for other purposes. 14
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oct. 23, 2015 H.R.3827 To improve the program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937 for using amounts for rental voucher assistance for project-based rental assistance, and for other purposes. 0 Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
July 29, 2015 H.R.3424 To provide for extension of agreements between the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and public housing agencies participating in the Moving to Work Demonstration Program, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
May 1, 2015 H.R.2231 To transform neighborhoods of extreme poverty by reforming the public housing demolition and disposition rules to require one-for-one replacement and tenant protections, and to provide public housing agencies with additional resources and flexibility to preserve public housing units, and for other purposes. 5
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
March 21, 2013 H.R.1397 To create jobs and reinvest in communities through the rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties, and for other purposes. 31
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
March 13, 2013 H.R.1145 To help ensure the fiscal solvency of the FHA mortgage insurance programs of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. 4
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jan. 31, 2012 H.R.3841 To prevent foreclosure of, and provide for the reduction of principal on, mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. 13
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
Nov. 18, 2011 H.R.3502 To create jobs and reinvest in communities through the rehabilitation of abandoned and foreclosed residential and commercial properties, and for other purposes. 28
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
May 24, 2011 H.R.1977 To improve the financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
April 14, 2011 H.R.1567 To amend the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to require mortgagees for mortgages in default to engage in reasonable loss mitigation activities, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit.
March 17, 2011 H.R.1209 To reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. 4
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
Feb. 17, 2011 H.R.762 To transform neighborhoods of extreme poverty by revitalizing distressed housing, to reform public housing demolition and disposition rules to require one for one replacement and tenant protections, to provide public housing agencies with additional resources and flexibility to preserve public housing units, and to create a pilot program to train public housing residents to provide home-based health services. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.
Sept. 29, 2010 H.R.6260 To amend the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to prohibit certain transfer fees and covenants in connection with the sale of real property. 5
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
July 22, 2010 H.R.5814 To transform neighborhoods of extreme poverty by revitalizing distressed housing, to reform public housing demolition and disposition rules to require one for one replacement and tenant protections, to provide public housing agencies with additional resources and flexibility to preserve public housing units, and to create a pilot program to train public housing residents to provide home-based health services. 2
All Democrats
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 42 - 27.
April 20, 2010 H.R.5072 To improve the financial safety and soundness of the FHA mortgage insurance program. 5
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
March 3, 2010 H.R.4737 To reauthorize assistance for capacity building for community development and affordable housing under section 4 of the HUD Demonstration Act of 1993, and for other purposes. 11
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
June 25, 2009 H.R.3045 To reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. 8
Bipartisan
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 157.
July 31, 2009 H.R.3451 To amend the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to require mortgagees for mortgages in default to engage in reasonable loss mitigation activities, and for other purposes. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
June 25, 2009 H.RES.582 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that children have a right to adequate housing. 4
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb. 23, 2009 H.R.1116 To improve the process through which loan originators participate in FHA mortgage programs,and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jan. 6, 2009 H.R.37 To establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. 11
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Dec. 10, 2008 H.R.7326 To establish a systematic mortgage modification program at the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, and for other purposes. 8
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
April 16, 2008 H.R.5818 To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and to make grants to States for related costs. 27
All Democrats
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
April 2, 2008 H.R.5679 To amend the Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act of 1974 to require mortgagees for mortgages in default to engage in reasonable loss mitigation activities. 0
All Democrats
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Oct. 25, 2007 H.R.3965 To extend the Mark-to-Market program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and for other purposes. 4
Bipartisan
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 357.
April 2, 2008 H.R.5678 To provide economic stimulus through emergency community development block grant assistance for the redevelopment of abandoned and foreclosed homes. 4
All Democrats
Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
March 14, 2008 H.R.5645 To exclude assistance payments under certain post-foster care guardianship assistance programs from consideration as income for purposes of the United States Housing Act of 1937. 13
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sept. 11, 2007 H.R.3524 To reauthorize the HOPE VI program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing, and for other purposes. 8
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Nov. 1, 2007 H.R.4051 To authorize appropriations for assistance for the National Urban League, the Raza Development Fund, the Housing Partnership Network, and the National Community Renaissance Program, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jan. 23, 2007 H.R.647 To extend for 5 years the Mark-to-Market program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 2
Bipartisan
Committee Hearings Held.
March 29, 2007 H.R.1852 To modernize and update the National Housing Act and enable the Federal Housing Administration to use risk-based pricing to more effectively reach underserved borrowers, and for other purposes. 13
All Democrats
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Aug. 3, 2007 H.RES.621 Recognizing the community development block grant program of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, and its role as the Nation's largest and most visible source of financial assistance to support State- and local government-directed neighborhood revitalization, housing rehabilitation, and economic development activities. 0
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
July 23, 2007 H.R.3126 To reauthorize the HOPE VI program for revitalization of severely distressed public housing, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
March 29, 2007 H.R.1851 To reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. 6
Bipartisan
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Feb. 28, 2007 H.R.1227 To assist in the provision of affordable housing to low-income families affected by Hurricane Katrina. 1
All Democrats
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Oct. 2, 2001 H.R.3003 To increase the assistance made available under certain economic development programs. 15
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Domestic Monetary Policy, Technology and Economic Growth.
Sept. 12, 1995 H.R.2317 To define the circumstances under which earthquake insurance requirements may be imposed by the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation on a specifically targeted State or area. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Capital Markets, Securities and Government Sponsored Enterprises.
April 7, 1995 H.R.1517 To amend title XII of the National Housing Act to establish a national property reinsurance program to ensure the availability and affordability of property insurance in underserved areas. 0 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
Feb. 13, 1995 H.R.921 To encourage gainful employment among the residents of public housing, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity.
March 24, 1994 H.R.4159 To encourage gainful employment among the residents of public housing, and for other purposes. 15
All Democrats
Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development.
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