Considers S. 593 and numerous related bills dealing with various aspects of housing and urban development, with particular emphasis on home ownership and urban housing rehabilitation, pt. 1.

Considers S. 1358, and related S. 2280 and 2114, to provide Federal civil rights protections in the area of housing and to establish Federal loan and loan guarantee programs for individuals unfairly denied mortgage loans.

Reviews 1966 mortgage credit shortage and tight money supply and considers recommendations for strengthening Federal programs to ease credit and provide institutional support for lower mortgage rates.