Tag: Congressman
Delaney Asks Constituents to Share Their Infrastructure Stories
Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) invites Marylanders to share their stories about how America’s inadequate infrastructure is impacting their daily lives. In Congress, Delaney has made upgrading U.S. infrastructure a priority and his bipartisan Infr...
CRAMER – USDA ANNOUNCES $96 MILLION AVAILABLE FOR LOCAL FOOD, SPECIALTY CROPS AND FARM...
Congressman Kevin Cramer announced the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made available $96 million in grants for new and innovative projects increasing access to new markets as well as providing American families greater nutritional options.
Rep. Engel Announces $492,000 HUD Grant for Yonkers Municipal Housing Authority
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 27, 2015 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Eliot Engel, a senior member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has awarded a $492,000 grant to t...
Cohen Announces $350k Housing Grants for Memphis-area Homeless Veterans
MEMPHIS, TN - June 3, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) announced today that HUD will provide $358,506 in grants to the Memphis VA Medical Center to offer permanent supportive housing to homeless veterans.
Congressman Gregory Meeks Hosts Town Halls on Sandy Disaster Recovery
New York, NY - May 29, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Get the facts on how to apply for the NYC and NYS Community Block Grant housing recovery assistance. Presentations by officials from the Mayor's Housing and Recovery Operations and NYS Homes and Communi...
McNerney Calls On the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to Keep Sacramento...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton), joined by Congresswoman Doris Matsui, Congressman John Garamendi, and Congressman Ami Bera, called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (H...
Clay Announces $8.4 Million Renewal of HUD Continuum of Care Grants to Combat...
WASHINGTON, DC - March 18, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Wm. Lacy Clay (D) Missouri announced today that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded more than $8.4 million in grant renewals to twelve community-based nonpro...
FORT WORTH HOUSING AUTHORITY IN CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT 33 RECEIVES OVER $500,000 IN FEDERAL HOUSING...
Fort Worth, TX - March 13, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33) announced the awarding of over $500,000 federal funds to the Fort Worth Housing Authority (FWHA). The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) awarded $250,...
Rep. Bishop and Rep. Kind Introduce Bipartisan Federal Asset Inventory Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC - March 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Rob Bishop (R-UT) and Congressman Ron Kind (D-WI) introduced the Federal Land Asset Inventory Reform (FLAIR) Act [H.R. 916]. The bill requires the Department of Interior (DOI) to conduc...
Mica Hearing Hammers Vacant Federal Properties: Billions Lost as Miami Courthouse Molds
Washington, DC - March 11, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman John L. Mica (Winter Park, FL), Chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Government Operations, today took on GSA’s failure to dispose of vacant federal b...
Andrews Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Speed Short Sales, Boost New Jersey Housing Market
Washington, D.C. - March 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Rob Andrews (NJ-01) and U.S. Rep. Tom Rooney (FL-16) today introduced a bipartisan plan to spur growth in the housing market and prevent unnecessary foreclosures
Fortenberry Introduces Measure to Assist Rural Housing Efforts
Washington, D.C. - March 4, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jeff Fortenberry this week introduced the Rural Housing Preservation Act (H.R. 858), which helps hundreds of rural communities across the nation address the challenge of affordable hous...
Rep. Payne, Jr. Praises Opening of Baxter Park
Washington, D.C. - February 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Donald M. Payne, Jr., attended and spoke at the grand opening of Baxter Park, a nearly $32 million, 90-unit mixed income rental property – once a place to avoid, now a beac...
Congressman Andrews Announces $1.34 Billion Dollars to New Jersey in Foreclosure Relief So Far
HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ - February 25, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- This week Congressman Rob Andrews announced that New Jersey residents have received $1.34 billion dollars in foreclosure relief so far from the largest mortgage abuse settlement in American h...
Congressman Kevin Cramer (R-ND) Joins Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp Sending United States Department Of...
Washington, DC – February 7, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — Congressman Kevin Cramer joined Senators Hoeven and Heitkamp in sending a letter to Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan, urging the HUD to al...
Cole Named Vice Chairman of Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development
WASHINGTON, D.C. - February 1, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after House Appropriations Committee Chairman Hal Rogers announced his appointment as Vice Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommit...
Congressman David Scott Announces Help for Homeowners Event
WASHINGTON, D.C. - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman David Scott [GA-13], in partnership with the U.S. Departments of Treasury and Housing and Urban Development (HUD), is pleased to announce the upcoming Making Home Affordable “Help ...
Congressman David Scott Announces Flood Grants for Austell
Washington, DC - January 16, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman David Scott (GA-13) announced that more than $8,000,000 in federal funds have been dispersed to purchase and demolish substantially damaged residential properties in Austell, Georgia....
Congressman Al Green Introduces The Housing Fairness Act of 2013 and the Original Living...
January 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- During the week of January 14, 2013, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced two bills: the Veterans, Women, Families with Children, Race, and Persons with Disabilities Housing Fairness Act of 2013, also known as ...
H.R. 4212 Protects Homeowners and Their Families from Dangerous Chinese Drywall
Washington, D.C. - January 02, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) released the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 4212, Drywall Safety Act of 2012.
Hastings Sends Letter Opposing Cuts to Homelessness Programs in the Sequester
Washington, DC - December 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-Miramar) sent the following letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Deputy Director for Management Jeffrey Zients, urging him to maintain funding for home...
Himes to Hold Post-Sandy Assistance Info Session Saturday
WASHINGTON, DC - November 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- On Saturday, December 1, Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) will hold an information session where representatives from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Small Business Administrat...
Congressman McNerney Announces Foreclosure Assistance And First-Time Homebuyers Workshop
Stockton, CA - September 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Next Sat., Sept. 29, 2012, Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton) will attend a foreclosure assistance and first-time homebuyers workshop in Stockton. The Congressman will speak at the event at ...
House Bills to Provide Veterans Health Care, Reduce Veterans Homelessness and Joblessness Earn Crenshaw...
WASHINGTON, DC - September 21, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Ander Crenshaw, a member of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, voted for a series of bills that aim to put veterans back to work, reduce homelessness, and expand accessib...
ROCKEFELLER, MANCHIN & RAHALL THANK FEMA FOR GRANTING INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE FOR WEST VIRGINIANS
Delegation Urged Federal Agency to Grant Help for Individual Families Impacted by Devastating June Storm WASHINGTON, D.C. – September 20, 2012 – (RealEstateRama) — Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin, along with Congressman Nick ...
Boswell Announces Over $500,000 for Homeless Veterans
WASHINGTON, D.C. - September 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Leonard Boswell (IA-3) today announced the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has awarded $511,146 to the Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA) of Greater Des Moines to help...
Congressman Gregory W. Meeks Praises Federal Reserve’s Actions
WASHINGTON, DC - September 14, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), a senior member of the House Financial Services Committee, released the following statement today in support of the Federal Reserve’s plan to strengthen th...
Rep. Baca Sponsors Legislation to Create 50 Year Mortgage Refinancing Plan
Washington, DC - September 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation that directs the Government Sponsored Housing Entities, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to offer 50 year mortgage refinance terms to qualified...
ROCKEFELLER, MANCHIN & RAHALL ANNOUNCE GRANT FOR EMERGENCY FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAMS
WASHINGTON, D.C. - August 28, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Senators Jay Rockefeller and Joe Manchin, as well as Congressman Nick Rahall, today announced $541,057 in federal funding for social service agencies to help meet the needs of hungry and homeless...
Hastings to Visit Senator Philip D. Lewis Homeless Resource Center
Fort Lauderdale, FL - August 17, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Alcee L. Hastings (D-Miramar) will visit the recently opened Senator Philip D. Lewis Homeless Resource Center in West Palm Beach, Florida on Monday, August 20th at 2:00 p.m. Hastin...
