This act amends a previous act to provide housing for those engaged in national defense activities. It sets limits on the cost of housing units and allows for the construction of temporary units. It also outlines procedures for the recovery of possession of property, appropriations for housing, and the management of temporary shelters. The act emphasizes the importance of selling housing quickly and providing fair rentals. It also mandates consultation with local officials and gives preference to local residents for employment.

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Amendment to the Act to Expedite the Provision of Housing for National Defense Purposes

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0005
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Amendment to the Act to Expedite the Provision of Housing for National Defense Purposes
Date Created:
1945-01-01
EDTF:
1945-01-01
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
George B. Schwabe Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
Description:
This act amends a previous act to provide housing for those engaged in national defense activities. It sets limits on the cost of housing units and allows for the construction of temporary units. It also outlines procedures for the recovery of possession of property, appropriations for housing, and the management of temporary shelters. The act emphasizes the importance of selling housing quickly and providing fair rentals. It also mandates consultation with local officials and gives preference to local residents for employment.
Policy Area:
Armed Forces and National Security
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 5, Folder 2, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
United States (nation), Oklahoma (state)
Type:
Text
Extent:
3 Pages