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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to Increase Defense Housing Appropriation by $300,000,000 - Public Law 119, 78th Congress
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0004
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to Increase Funding for National Defense Housing Act of 1940
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Topic:
- Employment & social affairs
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0005
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to the Act to Expedite the Provision of Housing for National Defense Purposes
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to the Act to Expedite Provision of Housing for National Defense Purposes
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Amendment to the Act for Expedited Provision of Defense-Related Housing
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Policy Area:
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Topic:
- Public Works--United States
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- National Defense Housing Act: Providing Housing for Defense Personnel and their Families
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0002
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1946 Letter Advocating for Federal Pay Bill S-1415 to Benefit War Veterans and Federal Employees
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Constituents communication with members of the United States Congress
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0003
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- 1945 Telegram Urging Support for Federal Employee Pay Legislation
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Indians of North America--Oklahoma
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0007
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- Letter to Representative Schwabe Advocating for Improved Federal Wage Administration and Support of Bill S-807
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- George B. Schwabe Collection
- Title:
- SSC Customs Inspectors' Association Executive Committee Letter to Congressman
- Date:
- 1945-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Congress:
- 79th (1945-1947)
![["This act increases the amount of money authorized to be appropriated for defense housing by $300,000,000. It also includes provisions regarding administrative expenses, the use of funds derived from rental or operation of properties acquired under the act, and the removal of temporary housing after the end of the declared emergency."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0002.jpg "Amendment to Increase Defense Housing Appropriation by $300,000,000 - Public Law 119, 78th Congress")
![["This act authorizes an additional $200,000,000 to be appropriated for housing in connection with national defense. It also amends a previous act to increase the funding amount to $500,000,000 and includes provisions for the use of the funds, including restrictions on funding for child care and public schools. The total amount allocated for contributions to public and private agencies for the maintenance and operation of public works is limited to $40,000,000 after July 1, 1943."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0004.jpg "Amendment to Increase Funding for National Defense Housing Act of 1940")
![["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."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0005.jpg "Amendment to the Act to Expedite the Provision of Housing for National Defense Purposes")
![["This Act, passed by the 77th Congress, amends a previous Act related to the provision of housing for national defense. It includes provisions for providing housing for essential government employees in the District of Columbia, as well as funding for public works in the same area. The Act also allows for advancements to be made for public works in the District of Columbia, with repayment and interest conditions outlined. The terms 'Federal Works Administrator' and 'Federal Works Agency' are clarified within the Act."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0007.jpg "Amendment to the Act to Expedite Provision of Housing for National Defense Purposes")
![["This act amends a previous act related to housing provision for national defense. It adds a phrase regarding claimant agency under a controlled materials plan and deletes certain words from a specific section of the previous act. The amendment was approved on July 1, 1944."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0006.jpg "Amendment to the Act for Expedited Provision of Defense-Related Housing")
![["This act aims to expedite the provision of housing for persons engaged in national defense activities and their families in areas facing housing shortages. It authorizes the Federal Works Administrator to acquire land, plan, design, construct, and maintain housing and community facilities. The cost of housing units is capped, and the Administrator is given authority to deal with property acquired under the act. The act also authorizes appropriations for carrying out its purposes and administrative expenses. It outlines provisions for the termination and disposal of property once the national defense emergency ends, as well as guidelines for wages and safety standards."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_2_0009.jpg "National Defense Housing Act: Providing Housing for Defense Personnel and their Families")
![["The document is requesting immediate attention be given to bill S-1415, which proposes increased pay for Federal employees below the standard wage. It argues that this will benefit employees who worked during the World War and returning veterans seeking government work. The bill is seen as a way to aid in the readjustment of veterans and compensate for missed promotions while in the Armed Forces. The sender, John G. Wands, requests that Congressman George B. Schwabe support the bill."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0002.jpg "1946 Letter Advocating for Federal Pay Bill S-1415 to Benefit War Veterans and Federal Employees")
![["The document is a telegram from William R. Thompson, President of Local 571 National Federal of Federal Employees, urging Honorable George B. Schwabe to support Bill S-807, which aims to bring the pay of federal workers more in line with salaries in private industry. Thompson believes the bill will benefit federal employees, especially those in lower income brackets."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0003.jpg "1945 Telegram Urging Support for Federal Employee Pay Legislation")
![["The document is urging Representative Schwabe to support Bill S-807, which aims to improve salary and wage administration in the Federal Service, provide pay for overtime and night work, extend the Classification Act of 1923, and other purposes. The sender hopes that Schwabe will support this bill."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0007.jpg "Letter to Representative Schwabe Advocating for Improved Federal Wage Administration and Support of Bill S-807")
![["The document is a list of members of the US Customs Inspectors' Association at the Port of New York, along with a letter addressed to a Congressman requesting support for bills H.R. 2703 and S-807 in the interest of United States Customs employees."]](/thumb/CAC_CC_047_1_5_20_0009.jpg "SSC Customs Inspectors' Association Executive Committee Letter to Congressman")