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FEDERALhearing transcript

1977 Senate Hearings on the Young Families Housing Act

Original title: Young families housing act of 1977: hearing before the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs, United States Senate, Ninety-fifth Congress, first session, on S. 664 ... S. 1078 ... March 31 and April 1, 1977.

July 20, 2026

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What this does

The represents the legislative record for proposed federal interventions into the housing market intended to assist young families in purchasing homes during the late 1970s.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Young families

The proposed legislation aimed to address housing affordability and access specifically for this demographic.

Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs

The committee members were responsible for reviewing and debating the merits of the proposed housing bills.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 1977 U.S. Senate Committee regarding proposed legislation aimed at addressing housing affordability and access for young families. The committee reviewed two specific bills, S. 664 and S. 1078, to evaluate their potential impact on the housing market.

Key Facts

  • The Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs held hearings on March 31 and April 1, 1977.
  • The hearings focused on the 'Young Families Housing Act of 1977'.
  • The committee reviewed two specific legislative proposals: S. 664 and S. 1078.
  • The proceedings took place during the first session of the 95th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these hearings?
The s were held to discuss and evaluate proposed legislation (S. 664 and S. 1078) aimed at housing issues for young families.
When did these hearings take place?
The s were conducted on March 31 and April 1, 1977.

Why It Matters

The represents the legislative record for proposed federal interventions into the housing market intended to assist young families in purchasing homes during the late 1970s.

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Historical focus on young family housing

The document highlights that federal legislative interest in housing affordability for young families was a specific policy focus as early as 1977.

Connected Entities

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Sources

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