Apartment Trends Magazine January 2016 | Page 37

tifications and encourage the preservation of affordable housing. In addition, we are pleased that innovative approaches to energy efficiency are being considered. It is interesting to note that the Senate version of the bill includes language allowing Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s guarantee fees to be used to pay for expenditures in the bill, but the House voted to prohibit their use. Keeping the World Safe from Lawyers, one Trip Hazard at a time! SENATE VOTES TO THROW OUT EPA WATER RULE LOCALLY OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 2003 The Senate voted 53 to 44 on Nov. 4 in favor of S.J. 2