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House vote: H.R. 2997 // July 14, 2015Needed two-thirds to pass

Private Investment in Housing Act of 2015

Sponsor: Dennis Ross (R-FL)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.) Private Investment in Housing Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) Directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a demonstration program under which, in FY2016 through FY2019, HUD may execute budget-neutral, performance-based agreements (for up to 12 years each) that result in a reduction in energy or water costs with appropriate entities to carry out projects for energy or water conservation improvements at up to 20,000 residential units in multifamily buildings participating in: Section 8 project-based rental assistance programs under the United States Housing Act of 1937, other than Section 8 (voucher program) assistance; supportive housing for the elderly programs under the Housing Act of 1959; or supportive housing for persons with disabilities programs under the Cranston-Gonzalez National Affordable Housing Act. Specifies requirements for payment under an agreement, which shall be contingent on documented utility savings, as well as for agreement terms, eligibility, geographical diversity, and funding for the program.

Housing and Community Development Topic assigned by the Congressional Research Service.

Who won, and how much of the country was behind them

Won the vote · Yea

395 votes, representing 224,646,161 people90.9%of U.S. adults

Lost the vote · Nay

28 votes, representing 15,749,124 people6.4%of U.S. adults

The dotted gap is 2.8% of U.S. adults whose member did not vote, voted “present,” or whose seat was vacant.

Share of U.S. adults represented, the House
SideOutcomeVotesShare of U.S. adults
YeaWon39590.9%
NayLost286.4%
Not represented on this questionNo position taken02.8%