May 29, 2009
- CHN: Protections for Renters and Homeless Legislation Signed into Law
The Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, PL 111-22, was signed by the President on May 20. This new law contains protections for renters and reauthorizes the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Programs. The Act had bipartisan support, passing the Senate by a vote of 91-5 on May 6, and the House 367-54 on May Read More »
Posted in Housing and Homelessness Comments Off - CHN: Action on Energy Bills in the House and Senate
The House Energy and Commerce Committee was the first to pass legislation in response to the President’s goal of enacting climate change legislation this year. During the transition to alternative, renewable sources of power, the cost of energy will rise. All consumers will feel the pinch, especially low- and moderate-income people. At the same time, Read More »
Posted in Income Support, Labor and Employment Comments Off - CHN: President Signs Legislation Placing Restrictions on the Credit Card Industry
Riding the wave of consumer distrust of the financial services industry, legislation placing restrictions on credit card companies sailed through Congress and was signed by the President. The Senate passed the Credit Cardholders’ Bill of Rights Act of 2009 on May 19 by a vote of 90-5. The House replaced a weaker version of the Read More »
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