H.R. 816 · 117th Congress
Restoring Communities Left Behind Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Marcy Kaptur
- Introduced
- 2021-02-04
- Latest action
- 2021-02-04 · Introduced in House
Summary
Restoring Communities Left Behind Act
This bill directs the Department of Housing and Urban Development to establish a grant program for local partnerships to carry out neighborhood revitalization support activities in economically distressed areas. Eligible activities include
weatherization and energy efficiency improvements; housing accessibility improvements for seniors and persons with disabilities; purchasing delinquent mortgages; purchasing and developing vacant or distressed properties to create affordable rental housing and for other purposes; and improving parks, sidewalks, and street lighting.