Joint resolution to provide for a temporary extension of certain Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance and related authorities and of the national flood insurance program, and for other purposes.
Public Law 95-80 · S.J.Res. 77 · 95th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Jul 31, 1977 · Housing and Community Development
Sponsor: Sen. William Proxmire (D-WI)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votesYeaNay
- HouseRecorded vote: 383 yea, 2 nay383–2
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Amends the National Housing Act to extend specified Federal Housing Administration insurance programs including the following: (1) general insurance authorization; (2) housing for moderate-income and displaced families; (3) coinsurance of mortgages; and (4) group practice facilities and medical practice facilities.
Extends the authority of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to grant flexible interest rates for specified mortgage insurance programs.
Amends the National Flood Insurance Act to extend the national flood insurance program until September 30, 1977.
Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend specified rural housing programs including the Rural Housing Insurance Fund and the mutual or self-help housing programs.
Committees
The record shows no committee referral for this bill.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 10 actions.
- Jul 31, 1977Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 95-80.
- Jul 29, 1977PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- FloorFloor · Measure passed House, roll call #482 (383-2).House roll call 482
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- Jul 28, 1977FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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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.