House Votes - H.R. 1851: Section 8 Voucher Reform Act

H.Res. 534: Providing for consideration of H.R. 1851

On agreeing to the resolution
Agreed to by voice vote


H.R. 1851: Section 8 Voucher Reform Act of 2007
To reform the housing choice voucher program under section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937.

Debate

Amendments (GovTrack, Thomas)

Gary Miller of California Amendment
An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 110-227 to impose a 7-year time limit on participation in the Section 8 program. The amendment excludes the elderly and disabled from this requirement. In addition, the amendment provides for a hardship exception.
Failed 151-267

Chabot of Ohio Amendment
An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 110-227 to strike the authorization of appropriations for the creation of 20,000 new vouchers each year for years FY 2008 through FY 2012.
Failed 144-277

Hensarling of Texas Amendment
An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 110-227 to require that all adults in a household receiving Section 8 tenant assistance for more than 7 consecutive years must perform 20 hours per week of approved `work activities.' Exemptions are provided for senior citizens, the disabled, those already exempt from TANF work requirements, and those who cannot access child care.
Failed 197-222


On Motion to Recommit with Instructions
Passed 233-186

On Passage
Passed 333-83