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  • House Votes to Extend the First-Time Homebuyer Tax Credit
    Nov 6, 2009  - This week, the House voted on legislation to extend the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit through April 30, 2010, which is currently set to expire December 1, 2009.  The bill also expands eligibility of the credit, raising the income eligibility cap on individuals to $125,000 and $225,000 for m... More
  • Financial Services Committee Approves Miller Amendment to Sunset the HVCC
    Oct 23, 2009  - During this week’s House Financial Services Committee mark-up, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Congressman Miller to sunset the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC).  The HVCC, a set of rules regarding home appraisals that resulted from an agreement last year between the New York Att... More
  • House Financial Services Committee Passes Rep. Miller's Amendment to Sunset the Home Valuation Code of Conduct
    Oct 21, 2009  - During the House Financial Services Committee mark-up of H.R. 3126, the Consumer Financial Protection Agency Act, the Committee approved an amendment offered by Rep. Gary Miller (R-CA) to sunset the Home Valuation Code of Conduct (HVCC).  “While I am supportive of ensuring accurate appraisals, I h... More
  • Capitol Connection Newsletter Special Edition
    Oct 7, 2009  - Dear Constituent: While last Saturday marks the one year anniversary of the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) being signed into law, questions continue to linger regarding the future of this controversial program.  As the current Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner, is considering whether or no... More
  • House Unanimously Passes the FHA Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act
    Sep 18, 2009  - On Tuesday, the House unanimously passed the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Multifamily Loan Limit Adjustment Act, a bill coauthored by Congressman Miller, to address the need for new construction or substantial rehabilitation of multifamily units in extremely high cost areas of the country.  ... More
  • Congressman Miller Discusses the Neighborhood Preservation Act on Fox Business
    Sep 16, 2009  - Today, Congressman Miller appeared on Fox Business to discuss H.R. 2529, the Neighborhood Preservation Act.  This legislation, which Congressman Miller authored, unanimously passed the House of Representatives on July 29, 2009. Watch the latest business video at FOXBusiness.com More
  • House Unanimously Passes Homeowner Assistance Bill Authored by Rep. Miller
    Jul 31, 2009  - This week, the House unanimously passed H.R. 2529, the Neighborhood Preservation Act.  This bipartisan homeowner assistance bill, authored by Congressman Miller, is designed to address the persistence of foreclosures and large unsold housing inventories.  The bill would give families a chance to sta... More
  • House Unanimously Passes the Neighborhood Preservation Act
    Jul 29, 2009  - Today, the House of Representatives unanimously passed H.R. 2529, the Neighborhood Preservation Act.  This legislation, authored by Reps. Gary Miller (R-CA) and Joe Donnelly (D-IN), will address the persistence of foreclosures and large unsold housing inventories in order to give families a chance t... More
  • Congressman Gary Miller Questions Witnesses During A Regulatory Reform Hearing
    Jul 12, 2009  - Congressman Gary Miller questions witness regarding the proposal to create a new government bureacracy that will be tasked with deciding which financial products are suitable for consumers. More
  • Congressman Miller’s Homeownership Resolution Passes the House
    Jun 12, 2009  - This week, the House passed legislation authored by Congressman Miller to recognize June as National Homeownership Month.  The resolution recognizes the importance of homeownership in building strong communities and families across the United States.  Despite the current crisis in the housing sector... More