United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 3298 — Homes for Heroes Act of 2011

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

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  3. Died in session

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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 Secretaries of HUD and VA to report annually to Congress with respect to veterans homelessness and housing assistance.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 414 - 5 (Roll no. 133). (text: CR 3/26/2012 H1553-1554)

  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1598-1599)

  5. 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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3298.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1553-1555)

  8. Mrs. Biggert moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. 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.

  10. Consideration and Mark-up Session Held by the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity Prior to Referral.

  11. Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3298 do?
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 Secretaries of HUD and VA to report annually to Congress with respect to veterans homelessness and housing assistance.
Who sponsors HR 3298?
HR 3298 is sponsored by Al Green (D).
What is the current status of HR 3298?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3298?
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