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The Weatherization Assistance Program: A Fact Sheet

Description: The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Weatherization Assistance PRogram (WAP) is one of the largest energy conservation programs in the nation. The DOE program is implemented in a 50 states, the District of Columbia and Native American Tribes. It weatherizes an average of 70,000 dwellings per year. The program strives to increase the energy efficiency of dwellings occupied by low-income persons in order to reduce their energy consumption and lower their fuel bills. It targets vulnerable groups … more
Date: December 8, 1999
Creator: Butler, Alice D.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Housing Issues in the 105th Congress

Description: This report provides an overview of the housing issues in the 105th congress.
Date: May 21, 1998
Creator: Bourdon, Richard
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Effects of Flat Taxes and Other Proposals on Housing: An Overview

Description: Studies have estimated that some of these revisions would cause a decline in demand for houses and significant reduction in house prices--perhaps in excess of 15 percent. These studies, however, presumed a fixed supply of housing; even a limited supply response would greatly decrease predicted asset price effects. Supply response is likely to be large in the long run and not insignificant in the short run. Effects on housing demand might also be mitigated by increases in savings rates and lower… more
Date: June 17, 1996
Creator: Gravelle, Jane G.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Appropriations for FY1999: VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies

Description: This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress considers each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Subcommittees on Veterans Affairs, Housing and Urban Development, and Independent Agencies Appropriations. It summarizes the current legislative status of the bill, its scope, major issues, funding levels, and related Congressional Research Service products.
Date: November 9, 1998
Creator: Snook, Dennis W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Budget of the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) FY1999

Description: This report provides an overview of FY1999 budget request for the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Initially, the report is limited to the Administration’s budget request for HUD. The report is updated periodically as legislative action occurs on FY1999 appropriations for HUD and as action occurs on authorizing legislation to implement the budget proposals.
Date: August 3, 1998
Creator: Vanhorenbeck, Susan M.; Foote, Bruce E. & Smale, Pauline
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Appropriations for FY1997: VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies

Description: The VA, HUD and Independent Agencies appropriations bill includes funding for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and a number of independent agencies. This report describes some of the key issues affecting agency funding in FY1997.
Date: November 20, 1996
Creator: Vanhorenbeck, Susan M.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Appropriations for FY1999: VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies

Description: Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, and continuing) bills, rescissions, and budget reconciliation bills. This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress passes each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Subcommittees on VA, HUD and Independent Agencies Appropriations.
Date: November 9, 1998
Creator: Snook, Dennis W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Appropriations for FY2000: VA, HUD, and Independent Agencies

Description: Appropriations are one part of a complex federal budget process that includes budget resolutions, appropriations (regular, supplemental, and continuing) bills, rescissions, and budget reconciliation bills. This report is a guide to one of the 13 regular appropriations bills that Congress passes each year. It is designed to supplement the information provided by the House and Senate Subcommittees on VA, HUD and Independent Agencies Appropriations.
Date: December 7, 1999
Creator: Snook, Dennis W.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Marriage Penalty Tax Relief: The Gramm Amendment

Description: This report provides a brief description of the amendment to the Tobacco Settlement bill, which is intended to provide marriage penalty tax relief for low to middle income taxpayers and discusses some associate issues.
Date: June 5, 1998
Creator: Esenwein, Gregg A.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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