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U.S. Congressman Scott Peters (CA-52) and U.S. Secretary of Labor Thomas Perez toured the Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program at People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) in Downtown San Diego

Congressman John Garamendi (D-Fairfield, CA), the Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on the Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation, introduced the bipartisan National Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) Resilience and Security Act of 2015, H.R. 1678

Congressman Jared Huffman (D-CA) and Mike Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today led a bipartisan congressional letter lending full support to a Wilderness designation for the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, a 1.5 million-acre stretch of land that is home to endangered species and is one of the last great expanses of true “wildness” in the United States

WASHINGTON, D.C. - May 17, 2013 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton), joined by Congresswoman Doris Matsui, Congressman John Garamendi, and Congressman Ami Bera, called on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to keep its Sacramento office open in response to HUD’s announcement of its plans to close that branch. The Sacramento office currently serves the epicenter of the housing crisis. The region continues to have one of the highest rates of foreclosures and underwater homeowners in the Nation

Stockton, CA - September 25, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Next Sat., Sept. 29, 2012, Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton) will attend a foreclosure assistance and first-time homebuyers workshop in Stockton. The Congressman will speak at the event at 10 am. HUD-certified counselors will be on hand to provide assistance, and first-time homebuyers can find out how to take advantage of the lowest interest rates in 20 years.

Washington, DC - September 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation that directs the Government Sponsored Housing Entities, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to offer 50 year mortgage refinance terms to qualified homeowners. The Flexible Refinancing for American Families Act establishes a mortgage plan that would allow homeowners to receive immediate, short-term relief in the form of low monthly mortgage payments.

Washington, DC - August 3, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation in the House of Representatives to increase the supply of affordable rental housing available for middle-income seniors, who are ineligible to receive subsidized housing benefits that go to the lowest-income individuals. The Affordable Housing for Moderate-Income Seniors Act requires states receiving low-income housing tax credits from the federal government to provide additional credit points on their Qualified Action Plan criteria for developers who are able to build moderate-income housing for seniors

Washington, D.C. - July 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton) introduced the Fast Help For Homeowners (FHFH) Act, H.R. 6153, to help speed up the short sale process, a necessary step to addressing the housing crisis. McNerney’s bill was met with broad bipartisan support and industry endorsements

LOS ANGELES, CA - July 20, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- The CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.) is supporting and urging the swift passage of The Fast Help For Homeowners (FHFH) Act, a short sale bill that will require subordinate lien holders to respond to short sale offers within 45 days. The FHFH Act was introduced today by Congressman Jerry McNerney (D-Stockton)

Washington, DC - June 15, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-01) today announced a $145,837 federal grant that will help provide permanent housing and support to veterans on the North Coast. The grant, provided through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), will be administered by the North Coast Veterans Resource Center and Humboldt County Housing Authority. The funds will be used as vouchers to provide rental assistance for homeless and disabled veterans. Twenty-five vouchers were awarded.

Washington, DC - March 7, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced that The Port of West Sacramento has been awarded a grant of more than $960,000 from the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for construction of a rail loop track that will increase freight capacity and handling efficiency.

Washington, DC - January 26, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1), joined by Democratic Members of the California Congressional Delegation, today welcomed the President’s proposal from the State of the Union to provide responsible homeowners with the opportunity to refinance at historically low rates, but said this is only half of the equation

Washington, DC - January 11, 2012 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-1) today announced more than $5.5 million for homeless programs across California’s First Congressional District. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and will ensure these housing and service programs remain operating in 2012 in an effort to reduce and end homelessness.

Washington, DC - December 1, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- This morning, the House Financial Services Committee held a hearing on the health of the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Insurance Fund. Prior to this morning’s hearing, Congressman Gary Miller met with Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan and FHA Commissioner Carol J. Galante to discuss the impact of California’s Tehachapi Renewable Transmission Project on Chino Hills’ homeowners. Following their discussion, Congressman Miller issued this statement:

Washington, D.C. - March 17, 2011 - (RealEstateRama) -- Over the past two weeks Congressman Howard Berman (CA-28) has voted against three separate Republican proposals that would hurt struggling homeowners and further exacerbate the foreclosure crisis facing California. Congressman Berman has been working to help homeowners struggling to avoid foreclosure and recently hosted a Homeowners Assistance and Retention Workshop in Van Nuys where over 100 Valley residents received free counseling.

SAN DIMAS, CA - November 24, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman David Dreier (R-CA) will participate as a volunteer server at the Los Angeles Mission’s Annual Thanksgiving for the Homeless tomorrow, November 24, 2010. Dreier, a member of the Mission’s Board of Directors, has participated in the event for many years. He said the annual event is an opportunity to help those dealing with these challenging times

Washington, DC - September 30, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation to assist struggling homeowners seeking loan modifications through the often complex Home Affordable Modification Program (HAMP). The Office of the Homeowner Advocate Act of 2010 creates an independent office to assist homeowners, housing counselors, and attorneys in resolving problems with HAMP, and give homeowners a greater level of control over the loan modification application process.

Washington, DC - September 10, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) announced that San Bernardino County and the cities of Fontana, Ontario, Rialto, and San Bernardino have collectively been awarded over $20 million in Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP) grant funding from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The NSP is designed to assist states and local governments in addressing the effects of abandoned and foreclosed housing.

Washington, DC - September 9, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Congressman John Barrow (GA-12) announced today that Savannah and Augusta will receive a combined $2.18 Million in funding to reverse the effects of the foreclosure crisis. The City of Savannah will receive $1,027,553 and Augusta-Richmond County will receive $1,161,297. The grants announced today will provide targeted emergency assistance to state and local governments to acquire, redevelop, or demolish foreclosed properties.

Washington, DC - February 3, 2010 - (RealEstateRama) -- Today, Congressman Joe Baca (D-Rialto) introduced legislation to give certain preferences to individuals and families committed to rebuilding communities when purchasing government owned residential property. The First Look at Primary Residence Act requires the federal government, and Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, to consider purchase offers from only those who plan to use the property as their primary residence for the first 15 days that the properties are listed. After that time period, the seller is allowed to consider any offer.