Bill116th CongressFiled Jul 25, 2019Housing and Community Development
S. 2291
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2019
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 25, 2019)
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.
What just happenedJul 25, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Duckworth, Tammy [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 D
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- Introduced in SenateJul 25, 2019
- Jul 25, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee - Jul 25, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate