Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2007
Sponsor: RUBEN HINOJOSA (D-TX)
Housing Assistance Council Authorization Act of 2007 - Authorizes the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to provide financial assistance to the Housing Assistance Council to develop the capacity of community-based housing development organizations to undertake community development and affordable housing projects and programs in rural areas. Authorizes the Council to use such assistance for rural community-based housing development organizations to acquire: (1) technical assistance, training, support, and advice to develop business and administrative capabilities; and (2) loans, grants, or other financial assistance to carry out community development and affordable housing activities for low- and moderate-income families. Authorizes appropriations for FY2008-FY2014.
Housing and Community Development Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.
Who won, and how much of the country was behind them
The dotted gap is 8.0% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.
| Side | Outcome | Votes | Share of U.S. adults |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yea | Won | 350 | 80.1% |
| Nay | Lost | 49 | 11.9% |
| Not represented on this question | No position taken | 0 | 8.0% |