An amendment by U.S. Representative John Boozman (R-AR) to prevent illegal immigrants from receiving low-income housing benefits was passed as part of the final vote on H.R. 1427, the “Federal Housing Finance Reform Act of 2007.” The legislation creates a new regulatory system over federal home finance programs like Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as well as an Affordable Housing Fund for extremely low and very-low income families. The amendment would require any homebuyer who makes a purchase with money from the Affordable Housing Fund, or receiving down payment or other assistance from the fund, to demonstrate they are in the country legally. The legislation passed, 313-104.Tags: Arkansas, federal housing, illegal immigrants, John Boozman, US House
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