Joint resolution to provide for a temporary extension of the authority of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development with respect to the insurance of loans and mortgages, and for other purposes.
Public Law 93-85 · S.J.Res. 144 · 93rd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Richard Nixon (R) on Aug 10, 1973 · Housing and Community Development
Sponsor: Sen. John Sparkman (D-AL)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Extends to October 1, 1973, specified FHA insurance programs under the authority of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 6 actions.
- Aug 10, 1973Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 93-85.
- Aug 3, 1973PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- Aug 2, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- Aug 1, 1973FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.