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 98-35 · H.J.Res. 265 · 98th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Ronald Reagan (R) on May 26, 1983 · Housing and Community Development
Sponsor: Rep. Henry González (D-TX-20)
Cosponsors (3): Rep. Fernand St. Germain, Rep. Chalmers Wylie,
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateVoice vote
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
(House agreed to Senate amendment with an amendment)
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 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 Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation Act to exempt securities issued or guaranteed by the Corporation (excluding securities backed by mortgages not purchased by the Corporation) from Securities and Exchange Commission regulations.
Amends the Housing and Urban Development Act of 1970 to direct the Secretary to extend the annual contributions contracts for the experimental housing allowance supply program through September 30, 1989, solely to provide assistance for homeowners participating in such program on June 1, 1983.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Financial Services Committee · House · discharged from, referred toSubcommittee: Housing and Insurance Subcommittee
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.
- May 26, 1983Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 98-35.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- May 24, 1983Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate concurred in the House amendment to the Senate amendment. By Voice Vote.
- Resolving differencesResolving differences · House Concurred, in Senate Amendments , with Amendments.
- May 20, 1983FloorFloor · Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.
- May 17, 1983FloorFloor · Passed House (Amended) by Yea-Nay Vote: 418 - 6 (Record Vote No: 118).House roll call 118
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Financial Services Committee
- May 16, 1983CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Housing and Insurance Subcommittee of the House Financial Services Committee
- May 11, 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.