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FEDERALhearing transcript

1979 Congressional Hearings on Amending the Redevelopment Act of 1945

Original title: Amend Redevelopment Act of 1945: hearings and markups before the Subcommittee on Government Affairs and Budget and the Committee on the District of Columbia, House of Representatives, Ninety-sixth Congress, first session, on H.R. 3336 and H.R. 4546 ... June 19, 20, and October 24, 1979.

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

These hearings represent the formal legislative process for modifying the legal framework governing urban redevelopment projects in the District of Columbia, which dictates how land is acquired and developed in the city.

Who is mentioned in the record

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District of Columbia residents

The proposed amendments to the Redevelopment Act directly impact the legal processes for urban redevelopment and land use within the District.

What changed

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Summary

This document records the 1979 congressional hearings and s held by the House Subcommittee on Government Affairs and Budget and the Committee on the District of Columbia regarding proposed amendments to the . The sessions focused on the legislative review of H.R. 3336 and H.R. 4546.

Key Facts

  • The hearings were held during the first session of the 96th Congress.
  • The primary subject of the hearings was the consideration of amendments to the Redevelopment Act of 1945.
  • Two specific bills, H.R. 3336 and H.R. 4546, were the subject of the legislative review.
  • Hearings and markups took place on three separate dates: June 19, June 20, and October 24, 1979.
  • The proceedings were conducted by the Subcommittee on Government Affairs and Budget and the Committee on the District of Columbia.

Why It Matters

These hearings represent the formal legislative process for modifying the legal framework governing urban redevelopment projects in the District of Columbia, which dictates how land is acquired and developed in the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of these 1979 hearings?
The hearings were held to review and proposed amendments to the , specifically regarding bills H.R. 3336 and H.R. 4546.
Which congressional committees were involved?
The Subcommittee on Government Affairs and Budget and the Committee on the District of Columbia.

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Extended Legislative Review

The legislative process for these amendments spanned from June to October 1979, indicating a multi-month review period for the proposed changes.

H.R. 3336H.R. 4546

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Government Affairs and Budget“Congressional body conducting the hearings.”Map →
organizationCommittee on the District of Columbia“Congressional committee overseeing D.C. legislative matters.”Map →

Sources

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