Executive Order 9150—Authorizing the Federal Public Housing Commissioner, National Housing Agency, To Acquire and Dispose of Property

By virtue of and pursuant to the authority vested in me by Title II of the Second War Powers Act, 1942, approved March 27, 1942 (Public Law, 507, 77th Congress), the Federal Public Housing Commissioner of the National Housing Agency, or any officer of the Federal Public Housing Authority acting in the absence or disability of the Commissioner, is hereby authorized to exercise the authority contained in the said Title II of the Second War Powers Act, 1942, to acquire, use, and dispose of any real property, temporary use thereof, or other interest therein, together with any personal property located thereon, or used therewith, that shall be deemed necessary for war purposes; Provided, however, that the provisions of this order shall be applicable only to property in connection with defense housing and temporary shelter.

FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELT

The White House,
April 28, 1942.