House Bill 4064
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 25, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4064
Congress
116
Policy Area
Housing and Community Development
Housing and Community Development
Primary focus of measure is home ownership; housing programs administration and funding; residential rehabilitation; regional planning, rural and urban development; affordable housing; homelessness; housing industry and construction; fair housing. Measures concerning mortgages and mortgage finance may fall under Finance and Financial Sector policy area.
Jan Schakowsky
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2019
This bill requires certain newly constructed, federally assisted housing, including single-family homes and town houses, to contain at least one level that complies with specified minimum standards of accessibility for individuals with disabilities. An aggrieved person may commence a civil action with respect to a violation of this requirement.
July 25, 2019
07/25/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
07/25/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:23 PM