S 1457 · 94th Congress · Housing and Community Development

Emergency Homeowners' Relief Act

Introduced 1975-04-17· Sponsored by Sen. Sparkman, John J. [D-AL]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Measure indefinitely postponed in Senate.(1975-06-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Emergency Homeowners' Relief Act - Declares that the purpose of this Act is to prevent widespread mortgage defaults and the distress-sale of homes as a result of adverse economic conditions. Authorizes and directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to make repayable emergency mortgage relief payments on behalf of distressed homeowners when he determines that such action is necessary and that there is a reasonable prospect that the homeowner will be able to make necessary adjustments for the full resumption of mortgage payments. States that such assistance may not be made available unless the mortgagor has incurred a substantial reduction in income as a result of involuntary unemployment or underemployment due to adverse economic conditions, and is financially unable to make the full mortgage payments. Limits the relief payments to a period not exceeding two years. Provides that payments be repaid on such terms as the Secretary prescribes. Requires mortgagors to report increases in income which will permit a reduction or termination of mortgage relief payments. Authorizes appropriations of $500,000,000 for mortgage relief assistance. Grants the Government National Mortga…

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