(C) the nonprofit organization submits evidence satisfactory to the Secretary that the program, by itself or together with improvement efforts that are or will be undertaken in the identifiable neighborhoods by the unit of general local government or private entities, will result in a substantial improvement in the overall quality and long-term viability of the neighborhoods; and (5) sales contracts entered into under such program will contain provisions requiring repayment of any loan made under this title upon the sale or other transfer of the home involved, unless the Secretary approves a transfer of such home without repayment (in which case the second mortgage held by the Secretary on such home shall remain in force until such loan is fully repaid). [12 U.S.C. 17151 note] SEC. 607. PROGRAM SELECTION CRITERIA. (a) IN GENERAL.-In selecting Nehemiah housing opportunity programs for assistance under this title from among eligible programs, the Secretary shall make such selection on the basis of the extent to which (1) non-Federal public or private entities will contribute land necessary to make each program feasible; (2) non-Federal public and private financial or other contributions (including tax abatements, waivers of fees related to development, waivers of construction, development, or zoning requirements, and direct financial contributions) will reduce the cost of homes constructed or substantially rehabilitated under each program; (3) each program will produce the greatest number of units for the least amount of assistance provided under this title, taking into consideration the cost differences among different market areas; (4) each program is located in a neighborhood of severe physical and economic blight (and, in determining the degree of physical blight, the Secretary shall consider the condition of the housing, other buildings, and infrastructure, in the neighborhood of the proposed program); (5) each program uses construction methods that will reduce the cost per square foot below the average construction cost in the market area involved; and (6) each program provides for the involvement of local residents in the planning, and construction or substantial rehabilitation, of homes. (b) EXCEPTION.-To the extent that non-Federal public entities are prohibited by the law of any State from making any form of contribution described in paragraph (1) or (2) of subsection (a), the Secretary shall not consider such form of contribution in evaluating such program. [12 U.S.C. 17151 note] SEC. 608. DISTRIBUTION OF ASSISTANCE TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. (a) RESERVATION OF AMOUNTS.-Following the selection of any Nehemiah housing opportunity program for assistance under this title, the Secretary shall reserve sufficient amounts in the Nehemiah Housing Opportunity Fund for such assistance. (b) DISTRIBUTION OF ASSISTANCE.-Following the sale of any home constructed or substantially rehabilitated under a Nehemiah housing opportunity program selected for assistance under this title, the Secretary shall provide to the sponsoring nonprofit organization an amount equal to the amount of the loan made to the family purchasing such home. Such amount shall be provided not more than 30 days after the sale of such home. (c) MAXIMUM ASSISTANCE.-The assistance provided to any nonprofit organization under this title may not exceed $15,000 per home. [12 U.S.C. 17151 note] SEC. 609. NEHEMIAH HOUSING OPPORTUNITY FUND. (a) ESTABLISHMENT.-There is established in the Treasury of the United States a revolving fund, to be known as the Nehemiah Housing Opportunity Fund. The Fund shall be available to the Secretary, to the extent approved in appropriation Acts, for purposes of providing assistance under section 603. (b) ASSETS.-The Fund shall consist of (1) any amount appropriated under section 612; (2) any amount received by the Secretary under section 604(b)(4); and (3) any amount received by the Secretary under subsection (c). (c) ADMINISTRATION.-Any amount in the Fund determined by the Secretary to be in excess of the amount currently required to carry out the provisions of this title shall be invested by the Secretary in obligations of, or obligations guaranteed as to both principal and interest by, the United States or any agency of the United States. [12 U.S.C. 17151 note] SEC. 610. REPORT. Not later than March 1, 1990, the Secretary shall prepare and submit to the Congress a comprehensive report setting forth the activities carried out under this title. Such report shall include (1) an analysis of the characteristics of the families assisted under this title, including family size, number of children, family income, sources of family income, race, age, and sex; (2) an analysis of the market value of homes purchased under this title; (3) an analysis of the non-Federal public and private financial or other contributions made to reduce the cost of homes constructed or substantially rehabilitated under each program; (4) an analysis of the sales prices of homes under this title; (5) an analysis of the amounts of the grants made to programs under this title; and (6) any recommendations of the Secretary for modifications in the program established b by this title in order to ensure the effective implementation of such program. [12 U.S.C. 17151 note] SEC. 611. REGULATIONS. Not later than July 1, 1988, the Secretary shall issue final regulations to carry out the provisions of this title. Any such regulations shall be issued in accordance with section 553 of title 5, United States Code, notwithstanding the provisions of subsection (a)(2) of such section. [12 U.S.C. 17151 note] SEC. 612. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS. There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this title $25,000,000 for fiscal year 1988 and $100,000,000 for fiscal year 1989. Any amount appropriated under this section shall be deposited in the Nehemiah Housing Opportunity Fund, and shall remain available until expended. [12 U.S.C. 17151 note] SEC. 613. SUNSET. No assistance may be provided under this title after September 30, 1989, except pursuant to a commitment made on or before such date. [12 U.S.C. 17151 note] STEWART B. MCKINNEY HOMELESS ASSISTANCE ACT [Public Law 100-77, 101 Stat. 482; 42 U.S.C. 11301 et seq.] TITLE I-GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION 101. SHORT TITLE AND TABLE OF CONTENTS. (a) SHORT TITLE.-This Act may be cited as the "Stewart B. McKinney Homeless Assistance Act". [42 U.S.C. 11301 note] (b) TABLE OF CONTENTS. TITLE I-GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 101. Short title and table of contents. Sec. 102. Findings and purpose. Sec. 103. General definition of homeless individual. Sec. 104. Funding availability and limitations. Sec. 105. Annual program summary by Comptroller General. TITLE II-INTERAGENCY COUNCIL ON THE HOMELESS Sec. 201. Establishment. Sec. 202. Membership. Sec. 203. Functions. Sec. 204. Director and staff. Sec. 205. Powers. Sec. 206. Transfer of functions. Sec. 207. Definitions. Sec. 208. Authorization of appropriations. Sec. 209. Termination. Sec. 210. Encouragement of State involvement. TITLE III-FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FOOD AND SHELTER PROGRAM Subtitle A-Administrative Provisions Sec. 301. Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board. Sec. 302. Local boards. Sec. 303. Role of Federal Emergency Management Agency. Sec. 304. Records and audit of National Board and recipients of assistance. Subtitle B-Emergency Food and Shelter Grants Sec. 311. Grants by the Director. Sec. 312. Retention of interest earned. Sec. 313. Purposes of grants. Sec. 314. Limitation on certain costs. Sec. 315. Disbursement of funds. Sec. 316. Program guidelines. Subtitle C-General Provisions Sec. 321. Definitions. Sec. 322. Authorization of appropriations. TITLE IV-HOUSING ASSISTANCE Subtitle A-Comprehensive Homeless Assistance Plan Sec. 401. Requirement for comprehensive homeless assistance plan. Subtitle B-Emergency Shelter Grants Program Sec. 411. Definitions. Sec. 412. Grant assistance. Sec. 413. Allocation and distribution of assistance. Sec. 414. Eligible activities. Sec. 415. Responsibilities of recipients. Sec. 416. Administrative provisions. Sec. 417. Authorization of appropriations. Sec. 418. Administrative costs. Subtitle C-Supportive Housing Demonstration Program Sec. 421. Establishment of demonstration program. Sec. 422. Definitions. Sec. 423. Types of assistance. Sec. 424. Program requirements. Sec. 425. Matching funds requirements. Sec. 426. Guidelines. Sec. 427. Report to Congress.1 Sec. 428. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle D-Supplemental Assistance for Facilities To Assist the Homeless Sec. 431. Definitions. Sec. 432. Supplemental assistance. Sec. 433. Regulations. Sec. 434. Authorization of appropriations. Subtitle E-Miscellaneous Provisions Sec. 441. Section 8 assistance for single room occupancy dwellings. Sec. 443. Administrative provisions. Subtitle F-Shelter Plus Care Program PART I-SHELTER PLUS CARE: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Sec. 451. Purpose. Sec. 452. Rental housing assistance. Sec. 453. Supportive services requirements; matching funding.1 Sec. 454. Applications. Sec. 455. Selection criteria. Sec. 456. Required agreements. Sec. 457. Termination of assistance. Sec. 458. Definitions. Sec. 459. Authorization of appropriations. 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