A joint resolution to provide for the temporary extension of certain insurance programs relating to housing and community development, and for other purposes.
Public Law 98-109 · H.J.Res. 366 · 98th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on Oct 1, 1983 · Housing and Community Development
Sponsor: Rep. Henry González (D-TX-20)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
Data notes
The final version of the law, as each chamber passed it. A chamber that passed it by voice vote or unanimous consent has no count. “Method not stated” means the record does not say how the chamber voted. Where the record has a member-by-member vote, the “Who voted for it” section shows who voted yea.
Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
Amends the National Housing Act to extend certain Federal Housing Administration mortgage insurance and assistance programs.
Extends the authority of the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to set maximum interest rates on certain mortgage insurance programs.
Amends the Housing Act of 1964 to extend the Secretary's authority to make rehabilitation loans.
Amends the Housing Act of 1949 to extend certain Farmers Home Administration mortgage insurance programs and mutual and self-help housing programs.
Amends the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to extend the national flood insurance program.
Amends the National Housing Act to extend the national riot reinsurance and crime insurance programs.
Amends the Export-Import Bank Act of 1945 to extend the authority of the Export-Import Bank of the United States.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 9 actions.
- Oct 1, 1983Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 98-109.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Sep 30, 1983Resolving differencesResolving differences · House Agreed to Senate Amendments by Unanimous Consent.
- Sep 29, 1983FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
- Sep 27, 1983FloorFloor · Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Financial Services Committee
- Sep 21, 1983CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Financial Services Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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.