Amendment directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to work with the Secretary of Labor to produce an annual report on interagency strategies to strengthen family economic empowerment by linking housing with essential supportive services such as employment counseling and training, financial growth, childcare, transportation, meals, youth recreational activities and other supportive services. As modified, the amendment also prioritizes U.S. citizens and nationals over migrants from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia when receiving Federal housing assistance in Guam.
What it does: Adds TITLE VI--REPORTS at the end of the bill
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)Description
An amendment No. 13 printed in House Report 114-411 to direct the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to work with the Secretary of Labor to produce an annual report on interagency strategies to strengthen family economic empowerment by linking housing with essential supportive services such as employment counseling and training, financial growth, childcare, transportation, meals, youth recreational activities and other supportive services. As modified, the amendment also prioritizes U.S. citizens and nationals over migrants from the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Republic of Palau, and the Federated States of Micronesia when receiving federal housing assistance in Guam.
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Adds TITLE VI--REPORTS at the end of the bill
Adds a titleInserted: TITLE VI--REPORTS
Inserted: SEC. 601. REPORT ON INTERAGENCY FAMILY ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT STRATEGIES.
Inserted: The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall submit a report to the Congress annually that describes--
Inserted: (1) any interagency strategies of such Departments that are designed to improve family economic empowerment by linking housing assistance with essential supportive services, such as employment counseling and training, financial education and growth, childcare, transportation, meals, youth recreational activities, and other supportive services; and
Inserted: (2) any actions taken in the preceding year to carry out such strategies and the extent of progress achieved by such actions.
Original wording
At the end of the bill, add the following new title:
Change made on the floor
At the end of the amendment, add the following:
Page 55, after line 11, insert the following new section:
SEC. 111. PREFERENCE FOR UNITED STATES CITIZENS OR NATIONALS.
Section 214(a)(7) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1980 (42 U.S.C. 1436a(a)(7)) is amended by striking “such alien” and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting “any citizen or
national of the United States shall be entitled to a preference or priority in receiving financial assistance before any such alien who is otherwise eligible for assistance.”.
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As printed
At the end of the bill, add the following new title:
TITLE VI--REPORTS
SEC. 601. REPORT ON INTERAGENCY FAMILY ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT STRATEGIES.
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, in consultation with the Secretary of Labor, shall submit a report to the Congress annually that describes--
(1) any interagency strategies of such Departments that are designed to improve family economic empowerment by linking housing assistance with essential supportive services, such as employment counseling and training, financial education and growth, childcare, transportation, meals, youth recreational activities, and other supportive services; and
(2) any actions taken in the preceding year to carry out such strategies and the extent of progress achieved by such actions.
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House amendment offered
February 2, 2016
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House amendment offered
February 2, 2016
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
February 2, 2016 • 5:09 PM
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A012) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
February 2, 2016 • 5:09 PM
House amendment offered/reported by : Amendment (A012) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee.(consideration: CR H475-478; text: CR H475)
February 2, 2016 • 5:00 PM
Amendment (A012) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee. (consideration: CR H475-478; text: CR H475)
February 2, 2016 • 5:00 PM
Jackson Lee amendment (A012) modified by unanimous consent. (text as modified: CR H476-477)
February 2, 2016 • 5:04 PM
On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A012) as modified Agreed to by voice vote.
February 2, 2016 • 5:09 PM