Bill Search
Name | Session | Summary | Policy Area > Topic |
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US HR 1378 | 2011-2012 | Fighting for American Jobs Act of 2011 | |
US S 737 | 2011-2012 | To replace the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with a 5-person Commission, to bring the Bureau into the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes. |
Mortgage Servicing/Loan Administration > RESPA
Mortgage Lending > RESPA |
US HR 1309 | 2011-2012 | Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011 |
Mortgage Servicing/Loan Administration > RESPA
Mortgage Lending > RESPA Insurance > National Flood Insurance Program |
US HR 1355 | 2011-2012 | Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Transparency Act of 2011 | |
US HR 1249 | 2011-2012 | To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform. |
Technologies > Patent Litigation Reform
|
US HR 1315 | 2011-2012 | Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011: To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, to rescind the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and to terminate the program, and for other purposes. |
Mortgage Servicing/Loan Administration > RESPA
Mortgage Lending > RESPA |
US S 690 | 2011-2012 | A bill to establish the Office of the Homeowner Advocate. | |
US S 693 | 2011-2012 | To establish a term certain for the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to provide conditions for continued operation of such enter- prises, and to provide for the wind down of such operations and the dissolution of such enterprises. |
Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
|
US HR 700 | 2011-2012 | To provide a moratorium on the issuance of flood insurance rate maps, to assist property owners in adapting to flood insurance rate map changes, and for other purposes. |
Insurance > National Flood Insurance Program
|
US HR 1222 | 2011-2012 | GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011 |
Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
|
US HR 1223 | 2011-2012 | GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011 |
Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
|
US HR 1213 | 2011-2012 | To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges. |
Insurance > Health Insurance Reform
|
US HR 1238 | 2011-2012 | Aiding Those Facing Foreclosure Act of 2011 | |
US HR 1225 | 2011-2012 | GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011 |
Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
|
US HR 1226 | 2011-2012 | GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011 |
Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
|
US HR 1224 | 2011-2012 | GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011 |
Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
|
US HR 1263 | 2011-2012 | To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures. | |
US HR 1227 | 2011-2012 | GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011 |
Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
|
US HR 1221 | 2011-2012 | Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011 |
Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
|
US S 652 | 2011-2012 | A bill to facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new job creation through the establishment of an American Infrastructure |
State and Local Issues > Transportation
|
US S 637 | 2011-2012 | Earthquake Insurance Affordability Act |
Insurance > Natural Disaster Policy
|
US S 646 | 2011-2012 | Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011 |
Insurance > Natural Disaster Policy
|
US HR 1206 | 2011-2012 | Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011 |
Insurance > Health Insurance Reform
|
US HR 1131 | 2011-2012 | Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2011 |
Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
|
US HR 1196 | 2011-2012 | LEAVE Act: To remove the incentives and loopholes that encourage illegal aliens to come to the United States to live and work, provide additional resources to local law enforcement and Federal border and immigration officers, and for other purposes | |
US HR 1151 | 2011-2012 | Emergency Mortgage Relief and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Cost Recoupment Act of 2011 |
Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
|
US HR 1133 | 2011-2012 | Helping Our Homeless Veterans Act of 2011 | |
US S 615 | 2011-2012 | Fiscal Accountability and Transparency in Infrastructure Spending Act of 2011 |
State and Local Issues > Transportation
|
US HR 1182 | 2011-2012 | To establish a term certain for the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to provide conditions for continued operation of such enter- prises, and to provide for the wind down of such operations and the dissolution of such enterprises. |
Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
|
US HR 1209 | 2011-2012 | Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2011 | |
US HR 1123 | 2011-2012 | TIFIA Expansion Act of 2011 |
State and Local Issues > Transportation
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US HR 1121 | 2011-2012 | Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011: To replace the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with a five person Commission. |
Mortgage Servicing/Loan Administration > RESPA
Business > Regulatory Reform Mortgage Lending > RESPA |
US HR 1114 | 2011-2012 | StartUp Visa Act of 2011 |
Business > Visa - Investors
|
US HRES 170 | 2011-2012 | Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 861) to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program. |
Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
|
US S 565 | 2011-2012 | StartUp Visa Act of 2011 |
Business > Visa - Investors
|
US HR 1026 | 2011-2012 | Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2011: To extend the authorization for the national flood insurance program, to identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the program, and for other purposes. |
Mortgage Servicing/Loan Administration > RESPA
Mortgage Lending > RESPA |
US HR 1018 | 2011-2012 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums. | |
US S 527 | 2011-2012 | HAMP Termination Act of 2011: To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis. | |
US HR 995 | 2011-2012 | To improve transportation safety, efficiency, and system performance through innovative technology deployment and operations. |
State and Local Issues > Transportation
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US HR 940 | 2011-2012 | United States Covered Bond Act of 2011 |
Conventional Residential Lending > Credit Policy
Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises |
US S 509 | 2011-2012 | Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011 |
Conventional Residential Lending > Credit Unions
|
US S 488 | 2011-2012 | Reduce Excessive Interest Payments Act: To require the FHA to equitably treat homebuyers who have repaid in full their FHA-insured mortgages, and for other purposes. |
Housing > FHA Programs (Federal Housing Administration)
|
US HR 896 | 2011-2012 | Medical Justice Act of 2011 |
Business > Tort Reform - Class Action
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US S 486 | 2011-2012 | Protecting Servicemembers from Mortgage Abuses Act of 2011 | |
US S 489 | 2011-2012 | Preserving Homes and Communities Act of 2011: A bill to require certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and fo |
Mortgage Servicing/Loan Administration > RESPA
Mortgage Lending > RESPA |
US HR 870 | 2011-2012 | Humphrey-Hawkins 21st Century Full Employment and Training Act | |
US HR 839 | 2011-2012 | HAMP Termination Act of 2011 |
Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
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US HR 836 | 2011-2012 | Emergency Mortgage Relief Program Termination Act | |
US HR 830 | 2011-2012 | FHA Refinance Program Termination Act | |
US HR 825 | 2011-2012 | Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011 |
State and Local Issues > Transportation
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US HR 834 | 2011-2012 | Veterans Home Loan Refinance Opportunity Act of 2011 | |
US HR 790 | 2011-2012 | Community Regeneration, Sustainability, and Innovation Act of 2011 | |
US S 411 | 2011-2012 | Helping Our Homeless Veterans Act of 2011 | |
US HR 762 | 2011-2012 | Public Housing Reinvestment and Tenant Protection Act of 2011 | |
US HR 750 | 2011-2012 | Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act |
Environment > Climate Change
|
US HJRES 37 | 2011-2012 | Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. |
Technologies > Net Neutrality
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US SJRES 6 | 2011-2012 | Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices. |
Technologies > Net Neutrality
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US HR 695 | 2011-2012 | Legal Eligibility for Granting A Loan Act of 2011 | |
US HR 691 | 2011-2012 | Fairness in Lending Act of 2011: To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit issuance of residential mortgages to any individual who lacks a Social Security account number. | |
US S 326 | 2011-2012 | Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011 |
State and Local Issues > Transportation
|
US HR 654 | 2011-2012 | Do Not Track Me Online Act: To direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes. |
Technologies > Data Privacy and Security
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US HR 627 | 2011-2012 | To require energy audits to be conducted for any single-family and multifamily housing purchased using federally related housing loans, and for other purposes. |
Mortgage Servicing/Loan Administration > RESPA
Mortgage Lending > RESPA Environment > Climate Change |
US HR 607 | 2011-2012 | Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011 |
Technologies > Broadband Access
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US HR 611 | 2011-2012 | BEST PRACTICES Act |
Technologies > Data Privacy and Security
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US HR 552 | 2011-2012 | Community Assistance Act for Persons with Mental Illness: To encourage States and units of general local government to use amounts received under the community development block grant program and the community mental health services and substance abuse block grant programs to provide housing counseling and financial counseling for individuals before their release from inpatient or residential institutions for individuals with mental illness and periodic evaluation of the appropriateness of such counseling after such release. | |
US HR 544 | 2011-2012 | To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to permanently extend the period of protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures, and for other pur | |
US HR 557 | 2011-2012 | Consumer Financial Protection Oversight Act of 2011: To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to move the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into the Department of the Treasury. | |
US S 297 | 2011-2012 | Antideficiency Act |
Technologies > Broadband Access
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US HR 459 | 2011-2012 | Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 |
Business > Regulatory Reform
|
US S 222 | 2011-2012 | Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010 |
Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
|
US S 231 | 2011-2012 | EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act |
Environment > Climate Change
|
US S 13 | 2011-2012 | Fair Tax Act of 2011 |
Federal Tax > Tax Reform
|
US S 228 | 2011-2012 | Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act |
Environment > Climate Change
|
US HR 435 | 2011-2012 | National Flood Insurance Program Termination Act of 2010 |
Insurance > National Flood Insurance Program
|
US S 178 | 2011-2012 | Spending Reduction Act of 2011 | |
US S 72 | 2011-2012 | Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011 |
Federal Tax > IRS Information Reporting
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US S 77 | 2011-2012 | Pollution and Costs Reduction Act |
Environment > Climate Change
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US S 23 | 2011-2012 | America Invents Act |
Technologies > Patent Litigation Reform
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US S 135 | 2011-2012 | Permanent Internet Tax Freedom Act of 2011 |
Technologies > Net Neutrality
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US S 22 | 2011-2012 | Homeowner Tax Fairness Act of 2011 |
Federal Tax > Property Taxes
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US S 18 | 2011-2012 | Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act |
Federal Tax > IRS Information Reporting
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US S 21 | 2011-2012 | Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011 |
Technologies > Data Privacy and Security
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US S 7 | 2011-2012 | Comprehensive and Fair Tax Reform Act |
Federal Tax > Tax Reform
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US S 28 | 2011-2012 | Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act |
Business > Wireless
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US S 12 | 2011-2012 | Job Creation Act of 2011 |
Federal Tax > Tax Reform
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US HR 463 | 2011-2012 | Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2011: To apply the Freedom of Information Act to the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation during any period that such entities are in conservatorship or receivership. |
Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
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US S 202 | 2011-2012 | Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2011 |
Business > Regulatory Reform
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US HR 476 | 2011-2012 | To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes. |
Federal Tax > Property Taxes
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US HR 430 | 2011-2012 | To terminate the Home Affordable Modification Program of the Department of the Treasury. |
Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
|
US S 24 | 2011-2012 | A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the election to deduct State and local sales taxes. |
Federal Tax > Tax Reform
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US S 80 | 2011-2012 | A bill to provide a permanent deduction for State and local general sales taxes. |
Federal Tax > Tax Reform
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US S 74 | 2011-2012 | Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act of 2011: To preserve the free and open nature of the Internet, expand the benefits of broadband, and promote universally available and affordable broadband service. |
Technologies > Broadband Access
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US S 170 | 2011-2012 | A bill to provide for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. |
Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
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US HR 438 | 2011-2012 | To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide further requirements for the Energy Star program, and for other purposes. |
Environment > Climate Change
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US HR 5 | 2011-2012 | Protecting Access to Healthcare Act |
Insurance > Health Insurance Reform
|
US HR 402 | 2011-2012 | National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2011 |
State and Local Issues > Transportation
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US HR 397 | 2011-2012 | Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2011: To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010. |
Insurance > Health Insurance Reform
|
US HR 379 | 2011-2012 | Community Partners Next Door Act of 2011 - Amends the National Housing Act to provide: (1) a 50% discount for teachers, teacher assistants, administrators, and public safety officers purchasing certain eligible asset properties for use as their primary residence; (2) a $100 downpayment on any related insured mortgage; and (3) a higher Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan limit for such purchases in high-cost areas. Authorizes such sales directly to a qualifying individual or to a unit of local government or a nonprofit organization for resale to such individual. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out a program to inform teachers and public safety officers about such program. | |
US HR 363 | 2011-2012 | Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2011 - Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (government-sponsored enterprises or GSEs) each to carry out a one-year program providing for the refinancing of qualified single-family housing mortgages it owns through a refinancing mortgage (and for the purchase of and securitization of such refinancing mortgages) in accordance with this Act and the policies and procedures of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Defines a qualified mortgage as one, regardless of whether the mortgagor is current on payments due or in default, that: (1) is an existing first mortgage for purchase of, or refinancing another first mortgage on, a one- to four-family dwelling, including a condominium or a share in a cooperative ownership housing association, that is occupied by the mortgagor as principal residence; (2) is owned or guaranteed by the particular GSE; and (3) was originated on or before enactment of this Act. Specifies the terms and conditions of a refinancing mortgage, including a 40-year term to maturity and a prohibition on borrower fees. Requires waiver or forgiveness of all fees and penalties related to any default or delinquency on the original mortgage. Requires a GSE to pay a fee of up to $1,000 to the servicer of a qualified mortgage refinance. Prohibits any requirement of a property appraisal. | |
US HR 300 | 2011-2012 | Young Adults Financial Literacy Act |
US S 737
2011-2012
To replace the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with a 5-person Commission, to bring the Bureau into the regular appropriations process, and for other purposes.
Topics
- Mortgage Servicing/Loan Administration > RESPA
- Mortgage Lending > RESPA
US HR 1309
2011-2012
Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2011
Topics
- Mortgage Servicing/Loan Administration > RESPA
- Mortgage Lending > RESPA
- Insurance > National Flood Insurance Program
US HR 1355
2011-2012
Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Accountability and Transparency Act of 2011
Topics
US HR 1249
2011-2012
To amend title 35, United States Code, to provide for patent reform.
Topics
- Technologies > Patent Litigation Reform
US HR 1315
2011-2012
Consumer Financial Protection Safety and Soundness Improvement Act of 2011: To amend the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act to strengthen the review authority of the Financial Stability Oversight Council of regulations issued by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection, to rescind the unobligated funding for the FHA Refinance Program and to terminate the program, and for other purposes.
Topics
- Mortgage Servicing/Loan Administration > RESPA
- Mortgage Lending > RESPA
US S 693
2011-2012
To establish a term certain for the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to provide conditions for continued operation of such enter- prises, and to provide for the wind down of such operations and the dissolution of such enterprises.
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
US HR 700
2011-2012
To provide a moratorium on the issuance of flood insurance rate maps, to assist property owners in adapting to flood insurance rate map changes, and for other purposes.
Topics
- Insurance > National Flood Insurance Program
US HR 1222
2011-2012
GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
US HR 1223
2011-2012
GSE Credit Risk Equitable Treatment Act of 2011
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
US HR 1213
2011-2012
To repeal mandatory funding provided to States in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to establish American Health Benefit Exchanges.
Topics
- Insurance > Health Insurance Reform
US HR 1225
2011-2012
GSE Debt Issuance Approval Act of 2011
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
US HR 1226
2011-2012
GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
US HR 1224
2011-2012
GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
US HR 1263
2011-2012
To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures.
Topics
US HR 1227
2011-2012
GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
US HR 1221
2011-2012
Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
US S 652
2011-2012
A bill to facilitate efficient investments and financing of infrastructure projects and new job creation through the establishment of an American Infrastructure
Topics
- State and Local Issues > Transportation
US S 637
2011-2012
Earthquake Insurance Affordability Act
Topics
- Insurance > Natural Disaster Policy
US S 646
2011-2012
Natural Hazards Risk Reduction Act of 2011
Topics
- Insurance > Natural Disaster Policy
US HR 1206
2011-2012
Access to Professional Health Insurance Advisors Act of 2011
Topics
- Insurance > Health Insurance Reform
US HR 1131
2011-2012
Preventing Homeowners from Foreclosure Act of 2011
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
US HR 1196
2011-2012
LEAVE Act: To remove the incentives and loopholes that encourage illegal aliens to come to the United States to live and work, provide additional resources to local law enforcement and Federal border and immigration officers, and for other purposes
Topics
US HR 1151
2011-2012
Emergency Mortgage Relief and Neighborhood Stabilization Programs Cost Recoupment Act of 2011
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
US S 615
2011-2012
Fiscal Accountability and Transparency in Infrastructure Spending Act of 2011
Topics
- State and Local Issues > Transportation
US HR 1182
2011-2012
To establish a term certain for the conservatorships of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to provide conditions for continued operation of such enter- prises, and to provide for the wind down of such operations and the dissolution of such enterprises.
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
US HR 1121
2011-2012
Responsible Consumer Financial Protection Regulations Act of 2011: To replace the Director of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection with a five person Commission.
Topics
- Mortgage Servicing/Loan Administration > RESPA
- Business > Regulatory Reform
- Mortgage Lending > RESPA
US HRES 170
2011-2012
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 839) to amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 861) to rescind the third round of funding for the Neighborhood Stabilization Program and to terminate the program.
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
US HR 1026
2011-2012
Flood Insurance Reform Priorities Act of 2011: To extend the authorization for the national flood insurance program, to identify priorities essential to reform and ongoing stable functioning of the program, and for other purposes.
Topics
- Mortgage Servicing/Loan Administration > RESPA
- Mortgage Lending > RESPA
US HR 1018
2011-2012
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction for mortgage insurance premiums.
Topics
US S 527
2011-2012
HAMP Termination Act of 2011: To amend the Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 to terminate the authority of the Secretary of the Treasury to provide new assistance under the Home Affordable Modification Program, while preserving assistance to homeowners who were already extended an offer to participate in the Program, either on a trial or permanent basis.
Topics
US HR 995
2011-2012
To improve transportation safety, efficiency, and system performance through innovative technology deployment and operations.
Topics
- State and Local Issues > Transportation
US HR 940
2011-2012
United States Covered Bond Act of 2011
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Credit Policy
- Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
US S 509
2011-2012
Small Business Lending Enhancement Act of 2011
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Credit Unions
US S 488
2011-2012
Reduce Excessive Interest Payments Act: To require the FHA to equitably treat homebuyers who have repaid in full their FHA-insured mortgages, and for other purposes.
Topics
- Housing > FHA Programs (Federal Housing Administration)
US S 489
2011-2012
Preserving Homes and Communities Act of 2011: A bill to require certain mortgagees to evaluate loans for modifications, to establish a grant program for State and local government mediation programs, and fo
Topics
- Mortgage Servicing/Loan Administration > RESPA
- Mortgage Lending > RESPA
US HR 839
2011-2012
HAMP Termination Act of 2011
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
US HR 825
2011-2012
Surface Transportation Safety Act of 2011
Topics
- State and Local Issues > Transportation
US HR 750
2011-2012
Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act
Topics
- Environment > Climate Change
US HJRES 37
2011-2012
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.
Topics
- Technologies > Net Neutrality
US SJRES 6
2011-2012
Disapproving the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission with respect to regulating the Internet and broadband industry practices.
Topics
- Technologies > Net Neutrality
US HR 691
2011-2012
Fairness in Lending Act of 2011: To amend the Truth in Lending Act to prohibit issuance of residential mortgages to any individual who lacks a Social Security account number.
Topics
US S 326
2011-2012
Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2011
Topics
- State and Local Issues > Transportation
US HR 654
2011-2012
Do Not Track Me Online Act: To direct the Federal Trade Commission to prescribe regulations regarding the collection and use of information obtained by tracking the Internet activity of an individual, and for other purposes.
Topics
- Technologies > Data Privacy and Security
US HR 627
2011-2012
To require energy audits to be conducted for any single-family and multifamily housing purchased using federally related housing loans, and for other purposes.
Topics
- Mortgage Servicing/Loan Administration > RESPA
- Mortgage Lending > RESPA
- Environment > Climate Change
US HR 607
2011-2012
Broadband for First Responders Act of 2011
Topics
- Technologies > Broadband Access
US HR 552
2011-2012
Community Assistance Act for Persons with Mental Illness: To encourage States and units of general local government to use amounts received under the community development block grant program and the community mental health services and substance abuse block grant programs to provide housing counseling and financial counseling for individuals before their release from inpatient or residential institutions for individuals with mental illness and periodic evaluation of the appropriateness of such counseling after such release.
Topics
US HR 544
2011-2012
To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to permanently extend the period of protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures, and for other pur
Topics
US HR 557
2011-2012
Consumer Financial Protection Oversight Act of 2011: To amend the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 to move the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection into the Department of the Treasury.
Topics
US S 222
2011-2012
Limiting Investor and Homeowner Loss in Foreclosure Act of 2010
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
US S 231
2011-2012
EPA Stationary Source Regulations Suspension Act
Topics
- Environment > Climate Change
US S 228
2011-2012
Defending America's Affordable Energy and Jobs Act
Topics
- Environment > Climate Change
US HR 435
2011-2012
National Flood Insurance Program Termination Act of 2010
Topics
- Insurance > National Flood Insurance Program
US S 72
2011-2012
Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act of 2011
Topics
- Federal Tax > IRS Information Reporting
US S 18
2011-2012
Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act
Topics
- Federal Tax > IRS Information Reporting
US S 21
2011-2012
Cyber Security and American Cyber Competitiveness Act of 2011
Topics
- Technologies > Data Privacy and Security
US HR 463
2011-2012
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Transparency Act of 2011: To apply the Freedom of Information Act to the Federal National Mortgage Association and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation during any period that such entities are in conservatorship or receivership.
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Government-Sponsored Enterprises
US HR 476
2011-2012
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to make permanent the deduction of State and local general sales taxes.
Topics
- Federal Tax > Property Taxes
US HR 430
2011-2012
To terminate the Home Affordable Modification Program of the Department of the Treasury.
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
US S 24
2011-2012
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the election to deduct State and local sales taxes.
Topics
- Federal Tax > Tax Reform
US S 80
2011-2012
A bill to provide a permanent deduction for State and local general sales taxes.
Topics
- Federal Tax > Tax Reform
US S 74
2011-2012
Internet Freedom, Broadband Promotion, and Consumer Protection Act of 2011: To preserve the free and open nature of the Internet, expand the benefits of broadband, and promote universally available and affordable broadband service.
Topics
- Technologies > Broadband Access
US S 170
2011-2012
A bill to provide for the affordable refinancing of mortgages held by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Topics
- Conventional Residential Lending > Foreclosures
US HR 438
2011-2012
To amend the Energy Policy and Conservation Act to provide further requirements for the Energy Star program, and for other purposes.
Topics
- Environment > Climate Change
US HR 402
2011-2012
National Infrastructure Development Bank Act of 2011
Topics
- State and Local Issues > Transportation
US HR 397
2011-2012
Reform Americans Can Afford Act of 2011: To repeal the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010.
Topics
- Insurance > Health Insurance Reform
US HR 379
2011-2012
Community Partners Next Door Act of 2011 - Amends the National Housing Act to provide: (1) a 50% discount for teachers, teacher assistants, administrators, and public safety officers purchasing certain eligible asset properties for use as their primary residence; (2) a $100 downpayment on any related insured mortgage; and (3) a higher Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan limit for such purchases in high-cost areas. Authorizes such sales directly to a qualifying individual or to a unit of local government or a nonprofit organization for resale to such individual. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to carry out a program to inform teachers and public safety officers about such program.
Topics
US HR 363
2011-2012
Housing Opportunity and Mortgage Equity Act of 2011 - Directs the Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) (government-sponsored enterprises or GSEs) each to carry out a one-year program providing for the refinancing of qualified single-family housing mortgages it owns through a refinancing mortgage (and for the purchase of and securitization of such refinancing mortgages) in accordance with this Act and the policies and procedures of the Federal Housing Finance Agency. Defines a qualified mortgage as one, regardless of whether the mortgagor is current on payments due or in default, that: (1) is an existing first mortgage for purchase of, or refinancing another first mortgage on, a one- to four-family dwelling, including a condominium or a share in a cooperative ownership housing association, that is occupied by the mortgagor as principal residence; (2) is owned or guaranteed by the particular GSE; and (3) was originated on or before enactment of this Act. Specifies the terms and conditions of a refinancing mortgage, including a 40-year term to maturity and a prohibition on borrower fees. Requires waiver or forgiveness of all fees and penalties related to any default or delinquency on the original mortgage. Requires a GSE to pay a fee of up to $1,000 to the servicer of a qualified mortgage refinance. Prohibits any requirement of a property appraisal.