Monthly Archives: July 2014
Himes Cosponsors Bipartisan Bill to Boost Energy Efficiency in Affordable Housing
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-4) today joined four of his House colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to increase energy efficiency in multifamily, affordable housing communities nationwide. The bill allows the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish a demonstration program and enter into budget-neutral, performance-based agreements that result in reduced energy or water costs for HUD-assisted multifamily housing
Himes, Delaney and Carney Introduce Housing Finance Reform Legislation
Representatives Jim Himes (CT-4), John K. Delaney (MD-6) and John Carney (DE – at large) today introduced innovative housing finance reform legislation, the Partnership to Strengthen Homeownership Act (H.R. 5055). This legislation preserves the 30-year fixed rate mortgage and protects American taxpayers by using private sector pricing to reduce the risk of future bailouts. It shifts the housing finance market away from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and keeps home ownership attainable for working families by strengthening affordable housing programs