HR 1626 · 95th Congress · Community organization

National Neighborhood Policy Act

Introduced 1977-01-11· Sponsored by Rep. Burke, Yvonne B. [D-CA-28]· 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 House Committee on Banking, Finance and Urban Affairs.(1977-01-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] National Neighborhood Policy Act - Establishes a National Commission on Neighborhoods composed of 20 members. Directs the Commission: (1) to study the factors contributing to the decline of city neighborhoods and the factors necessary for neighborhood survival and revitalization; (2) to make recommendations for modifications in Federal, State, and local laws, policies and programs necessary to facilitate neighborhood preservation and revitalization; and (3) to report to Congress and to the President on such study. Enumerates the powers of the Commission including the power: (1) to award contracts and grants to evaluate existing neighborhood revitalization programs and the impact of existing laws on neighborhoods; and (2) to hold hearings in neighborhoods for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this Act.…

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