HR 837 · 118th Congress · Housing and Community Development

Restoring Communities Left Behind Act

Introduced 2023-02-06· Sponsored by Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.(2023-02-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Restoring Communities Left Behind Act This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a competitive grant program for local partnerships to carry out neighborhood revitalization support activities in economically distressed areas. Eligible activities include weatherization and energy efficiency improvements; housing accessibility improvements for seniors and persons with disabilities; purchasing delinquent mortgages; pre-purchase counseling and down payment assistance for prospective homebuyers; purchasing and developing vacant or distressed properties to create affordable rental housing and for other purposes; and improving parks, sidewalks, and street lighting.…

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Cosponsors (19)

19 Democrats