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Bill99th CongressFiled May 7, 1985Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 2403

A bill to require that public buildings constructed or altered under the Public Buildings Act of 1959 comply, to the maximum extent feasible, with nationally recognized model codes and with local zoning laws and certain other laws.

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (Dec 11, 1985)

(Measure passed House, amended)

Amends the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to require that each public building constructed or altered under such Act shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be in compliance with: (1) one of the nationally recognized model building codes; (2) State and local zoning laws; (3) State and local laws relating to landscaping, open space, parking, minimum distance from a property line, maximum height, historic preservation, and other similar laws.

Provides that no action may be brought against the United States for failure to meet the requirements of this Act.

What just happenedOct 2, 1986

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1069.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-15](R-FL)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Oct 2, 1986Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1069.

  2. Oct 2, 1986Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Stafford without amendment. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  3. Oct 2, 1986Committee14000

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Reported to Senate by Senator Stafford without amendment. Without written report.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  4. Oct 2, 1986Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  5. May 14, 1986Committee

    Committee on Environment and Public Works. Hearings held.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  6. Dec 12, 1985IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

    Environment and Public Works Committee
  7. Dec 11, 1985FloorH37100

    Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  8. Dec 11, 1985Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  9. Dec 11, 1985FloorH30000

    Called up by House by Unanimous Consent.

  10. Dec 11, 1985DischargeH12300

    House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  11. Dec 11, 1985Committee5500

    House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  12. Dec 11, 1985CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended).

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  13. Dec 11, 1985CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  14. Nov 7, 1985CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).

    Public Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee
  15. Nov 7, 1985CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Public Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee
  16. Jul 25, 1985CommitteeH21000

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Public Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee
  17. May 20, 1985CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.

    Public Buildings and Grounds Subcommittee
  18. May 20, 1985CommitteeH12000

    Executive Comment Requested from GSA, OMB.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  19. May 7, 1985IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  20. May 7, 1985IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  21. May 7, 1985IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedDec 11, 198536
(Measure passed House, amended)

Amends the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to require that each public building constructed or altered under such Act shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be in compliance with: (1) one of the nationally recognized model building codes; (2) State and local zoning laws; (3) State and local laws relating to landscaping, open space, parking, minimum distance from a property line, maximum height, historic preservation, and other similar laws.

Provides that no action may be brought against the United States for failure to meet the requirements of this Act.

Introduced in HouseMay 7, 198500

Amends the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to require that each public building constructed or altered under such Act shall, to the maximum extent feasible, be in compliance with: (1) one of the nationally recognized model building codes; (2) State and local zoning laws; and (3) State and local laws relating to landscaping, open space, parking, minimum distance from a property line, maximum height, historic preservation, and other similar laws.

Provides that no action may be brought against the United States for failure to meet the requirements of this Act.