NEW AND PENDING LEGISLATION
H.R. 3221: Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008
110th Congress: 2007-2008
A bill to provide needed housing reform and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Nancy Pelosi [D-CA8]
This bill became law. It was signed by George Bush.
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H.R. 4173: Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act
111th Congress: 2009-2010
A bill to promote the financial stability of the United States by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system, to end "too big to fail", to protect the American taxpayer by ending bailouts, to protect consumers from abusive financial services practices, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Barney Frank [D-MA4]
This bill became law. It was signed by Barack Obama.
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H.R. 5297: Small Business Jobs Act of 2010
111th Congress: 2009-2010
An act to create the Small Business Lending Fund Program to direct the Secretary of the Treasury to make capital investments in eligible institutions in order to increase the availability of credit for small businesses, to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide tax incentives for small business job creation, and for other purposes
Sponsor: Rep. Barney Frank [D-MA4]
This bill became law. It was signed by Barack Obama.
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H.R. 1221: Equity in Government Compensation Act of 2011
112th Congress: 2011-2012
To suspend the current compensation packages for the senior executives of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac and establish compensation for such positions in accordance with rates of pay for senior employees in the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Spencer Bachus [R-AL6]
Status: This bill is in the first step in the legislative process. Explanation: Introduced bills and resolutions first go to committees that deliberate, investigate, and revise them before they go to general debate. The majority of bills and resolutions never make it out of committee. [Last Updated: Nov 5, 2011 6:13AM]
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H.R. 1222: GSE Subsidy Elimination Act of 2011
112th Congress: 2011-2012
To increase the guarantee fees charged by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac with respect to mortgage-backed securities guaranteed by such enterprises.
Sponsor: Rep. Randy Neugebauer [R-TX19]
Status: This bill is in the first step in the legislative process. Explanation: Introduced bills and resolutions first go to committees that deliberate, investigate, and revise them before they go to general debate. The majority of bills and resolutions never make it out of committee. [Last Updated: Jun 3, 2011 6:14AM]
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H.R. 1224: GSE Portfolio Risk Reduction Act of 2011
112th Congress: 2011-2012
To increase the rate of the required annual reductions of the retained portfolios of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Sponsor: Rep. Jeb Hensarling [R-TX5]
Status: This bill is in the first step in the legislative process. Explanation: Introduced bills and resolutions first go to committees that deliberate, investigate, and revise them before they go to general debate. The majority of bills and resolutions never make it out of committee. [Last Updated: Jun 3, 2011 6:14AM]
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H.R. 1226: GSE Mission Improvement Act of 2011
112th Congress: 2011-2012
To repeal the affordable housing goals for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
Sponsor: Rep. Edward Royce [R-CA40]
Status: This bill is in the first step in the legislative process. Explanation: Introduced bills and resolutions first go to committees that deliberate, investigate, and revise them before they go to general debate. The majority of bills and resolutions never make it out of committee. [Last Updated: Apr 8, 2011 6:14AM]
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H.R. 1227: GSE Risk and Activities Limitation Act of 2011
112th Congress: 2011-2012
To prohibit Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from offering any new products during the term of any conservatorship or receivership of such enterprises.
Sponsor: Rep. David Schweikert [R-AZ5]
Status: This bill is in the first step in the legislative process. Explanation: Introduced bills and resolutions first go to committees that deliberate, investigate, and revise them before they go to general debate. The majority of bills and resolutions never make it out of committee. [Last Updated: Jun 2, 2011 6:14AM]