The Republicans can keep any motion for any bill they make on the bottom of the pile, keep them from being on any committee, basically keep anyone out of the loop and basically impotent with regard to any other compromised bill.

Under the terms of the pledge, housing lenders affirm they may provide the following for eligible mortgage holders who demonstrate a significant financial impact from the pandemic:Grace Period for Mortgage Payments: Offer deferred payments with repayment terms that avoid immediate repayment at the end of the deferral period.Suspension of Foreclosures: Provide relief from foreclosure filing until May 31, 2020.Neutral Reporting to Credit Agencies: No reporting late payments to credit reporting agencies, consistent with applicable guidelines, for residential borrowers taking advantage of COVID-19 related relief, provided that loans that were delinquent prior to deferral will continue to be reported as delinquent.No Late Fees for Missed Payments: Provide relief from mortgage-related fees.The following organizations have committed to the Chicago Housing Solidarity Pledge:Bank of AmericaBMO Harris BankByline BankCIBCFifth Third BankFirst Eagle BankFirst Midwest BankNorthern Trust BankPNCUS BankWintrust BankSecond Federal Credit UnionSeaway Credit UnionLawyers Committee for Better Housing (LCBH)Chicagoland Apartment Association (CAA)Neighborhood Building Owners Alliance (NBOA)Chicago Association of REALTORS (CAR)Here's a link to the announcement:  Press Release

I’m in the banking software industry - When last I wrote, poor "Bill" was stuck in committee, sitting and waiting, while a few key Congressmen were discussing and debating on whether they should let him be a law.

It is certainly supported by the 2002 position paper prepared by the Committee on Securities Regulation of the New York State Bar Association.

During the time cited Frank was the ranking member on the Financial Services Committee.

Dodd, a Connecticut Democrat and chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, is co-sponsor of a bill with Georgia Republican Sen.

(D) ReappointmentThe Commissioner may be appointed to more than one 5-year term.(2) DutiesThe Commissioner shall have such duties and powers as the Secretary may prescribe, including the power to—(A) administer, manage, conduct, direct, and supervise the execution and application of the internal revenue laws or related statutes and tax conventions to which the United States is a party; and(B) recommend to the President a candidate for appointment as Chief Counsel for the Internal Revenue Service when a vacancy occurs, and recommend to the President the removal of such Chief Counsel.If the Secretary determines not to delegate a power specified in subparagraph (A) or (B), such determination may not take effect until 30 days after the Secretary notifies the Committees on Ways and Means, Government Reform and Oversight, and Appropriations of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Finance, Governmental Affairs, and Appropriations of the Senate.(3) Consultation with BoardThe Commissioner shall consult with the Oversight Board on all matters set forth in paragraphs (2) and (3) (other than paragraph (3)(A)) of section 7802 (d).

They returned my collateral after the loan committee was satisfied.  ...  

I believe that some people take issue with is that there is some kind of barrier or "committee" that is stopping people.

Hi Lacy, I believe the "Expedia bill" died in committee.