II
111th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. 3637
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 22, 2010
Mr. Kohl (for himself, Ms. Snowe, and Mr. Inouye) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
A BILL
To authorize appropriations for the Housing Assistance Council.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the
Housing Assistance Council Program
Reauthorization Act of 2010
.
Assistance to Housing Assistance Council
Use
The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development may provide financial assistance to the Housing Assistance Council for use by such Council to develop the ability and capacity of community-based housing development organizations to undertake community development and affordable housing projects and programs in rural areas. Assistance provided by the Secretary under this section may be used by the Housing Assistance Council for—
technical assistance, training, support, and advice to develop the business and administrative capabilities of rural community-based housing development organizations;
loans, grants, or other financial assistance to rural community-based housing development organizations to carry out community development and affordable housing activities for low- and moderate-income families; and
such other activities as may be determined by the Housing Assistance Council.
Authorization of appropriations
There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years 2012 through 2017 such sums as are necessary for financial assistance under this section for the Housing Assistance Council.