Housing Act of 1961
- Title:
- Housing Act of 1961
- Years:
- 1961
- Description:
- On June 30, 1961, President John F. Kennedy signed the Housing Act of 1961 : Public law 87-70, 75 Stat. 149, 87th Congress, (S. 1922) into effect, which allocated federal aid and played a key role in shaping housing policies and programs of that era by emphasizing affordability and open space land acquisition for communities in urban development projects. Passed during the 87th Congressional session, the 1961 Act built upon decades of previous legislation and ongoing negotiation meant to uphold liberal reform goals while also moving forward with conservative private industry programs.
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