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  <title>Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Foreclosure</title>
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  <updated>2008-10-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008</title>
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    <updated>2008-10-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 03, 2008: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/action/176573</id>
    <updated>2008-10-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 03, 2008: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.1424 Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-h1424/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-10-03:/action/176572</id>
    <updated>2008-10-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide authority for the Federal Government to purchase and insure certain types of troubled assets for the purposes of providing stability to and preventing disruption in the economy and financial system and protecting taxpayers, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide incentives for energy production and conservation, to extend certain expiring provisions, to provide individual income tax relief, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;October 03, 2008: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Enacted: H.R.3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/action/168017</id>
    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 30, 2008: Became Public Law No: 110-289.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Signed by President: H.R.3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-30:/action/168016</id>
    <updated>2008-07-30T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 30, 2008: Signed by President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-29:/action/167619</id>
    <updated>2008-07-29T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 29, 2008: Presented to President.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Sent To President: H.R.3221 Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-07-26:/action/167618</id>
    <updated>2008-07-26T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;July 26, 2008: Cleared for White House.    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3119 Commercial Truck Fuel Savings Demonstration Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-06-12:/action/160169</id>
    <updated>2008-06-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to stimulate the economy by encouraging energy efficiency, infrastructure and workforce investment, and homeownership retention, and by amending the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide certain business tax relief and incentives, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.3034 Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-19:/action/158665</id>
    <updated>2008-05-19T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to protect the interests of bona fide tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.6021 To prohibit the purchase or lease of housing acquired using Federal loan or grant funds appropriated for the purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed housing under the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 by any individual convicted under Federal or State law of a drug-dealing offense, a sex offense, or mortgage fraud.</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-12:/action/156880</id>
    <updated>2008-05-12T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To prohibit the purchase or lease of housing acquired using Federal loan or grant funds appropriated for the purchase and rehabilitation of foreclosed housing under the Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008 by any individual convicted under Federal or State law of a drug-dealing offense, a sex offense, or mortgage fraud.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2992 Armed Forces Housing Security Act</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2992/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-07:/action/156496</id>
    <updated>2008-05-07T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to enhance housing loan authorities for veterans and to otherwise assist veterans and members of the Armed Forces in avoiding the foreclosure of their homes, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2981 Disabled Veterans Home Ownership Preservation Act of 2008</title>
    <link href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/110-s2981/show" rel="alternate"/>
    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-06:/action/156179</id>
    <updated>2008-05-06T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide a one-year period of protection against mortgage foreclosures for certain disabled or severely injured servicemembers, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5963 Protecting Tenants at Foreclosure Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-05-05:/action/156076</id>
    <updated>2008-05-05T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To protect the interests of bona fide tenants in the case of any foreclosure on any dwelling or residential real property, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2901 Encouraging Mortgage Modifications Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-23:/action/151045</id>
    <updated>2008-04-23T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to encourage residential mortgage loan modifications and workout plans, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2895 PLUS Loan Borrower Protection Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-21:/action/150594</id>
    <updated>2008-04-21T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to maintain eligibility, for Federal PLUS loans, of borrowers who are 90 or more days delinquent on mortgage loan payments, or for whom foreclosure proceedings have been initiated, with respect to their primary residence.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5830 Expand and Preserve Home Ownership Through Counseling Act</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-17:/action/150499</id>
    <updated>2008-04-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To create a voluntary FHA program that provides mortgage refinancing assistance to allow families to stay in their homes, protect neighborhoods, and help stabilize the housing market.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2888 Foreclosure Rescue Fraud Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-17:/action/150475</id>
    <updated>2008-04-17T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to protect the property and security of homeowners who are subject to foreclosure proceedings, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5824 Veterans Mortgage Education Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-16:/action/150178</id>
    <updated>2008-04-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To require the Secretary of Defense to establish a mortgage foreclosure counseling program for members of the Armed Forces returning from service abroad.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: H.R.5818 Neighborhood Stabilization Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-16:/action/150176</id>
    <updated>2008-04-16T00:00:00Z</updated>
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To authorize the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make loans to States to acquire foreclosed housing and to make grants to States for related costs.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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    <title>Bill Introduced: S.2819 Economic Recovery in Health Care Act of 2008</title>
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    <id>tag:opencongress.org,2008-04-03:/action/156056</id>
    <updated>2008-04-03T00:00:00Z</updated>
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A bill to preserve access to Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program during an economic downturn, and for other purposes.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;    </content>
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