Federal Housing Bank Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Housing Bank Act - Declares the finding of the Congress that: (1) for decades this Nation has been able to produce housing at reasonable cost, but long-term projections of capital and materials shortages, threaten this goal; (2) decent, safe, and sanitary housing cannot be provided if interest rates on home mortgages are inordinately high; and (3) Congress must create an institution which can reduce the costs of financing the purchase of a home for the average American family. Creates a body corporate to be known as the Federal Housing Bank, which shall have succession until dissolved by Act of Congress. Requires that the Bank, which shall be an agency of the United States Government, shall maintain such offices as may be necessary or appropriate in the conduct of its business. Sets forth the general powers of the Bank. Provides for the management of the Bank. Authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury, in order to facilitate the formation of the Bank, to pay initial organizing and operating expenses. Authorizes to be appropriated not to exceed $500,000 for this purpose. Grants the Bank the authority: (1) to make commitments to purchase, and to purchase, service, and sell, on…