A joint resolution to provide for a temporary extension of certain Federal Housing Administration authorities, and for other purposes.
Public Law 96-105 · S.J.Res. 117 · 96th Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by Jimmy Carter (D) on Nov 8, 1979 · Housing and Community Development
Sponsor: Sen. Harrison Williams (D-NJ)
Cosponsors (2): Sen. William Proxmire, Sen. Jake Garn
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.
Amends the National Housing Act to extend specified Federal Housing Administration insurance programs for 30 days.
Extends for 30 days the authority for the purchase of mortgages under the Emergency Home Purchase Assistance Act of 1974.
Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend the rehabilitation loan program for 30 days.
Extends the authority for rural housing programs under the Housing Act of 1949.
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. 11 actions.
- Nov 8, 1979Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public Law 96-105.
- PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Nov 7, 1979Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate agreed to House amendments.
- FloorFloor · Measure passed House, amended.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- Oct 29, 1979FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in 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.