Bill115th CongressFiled Jul 25, 2018Housing and Community Development
H.R. 6509
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2018
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 25, 2018)
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2018
This bill requires newly constructed, federally assisted houses 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 the bill.
What just happenedJul 25, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9](D-IL)Sponsor
10 cosponsors9 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseJul 25, 2018
- Jul 25, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Financial Services Committee - Jul 25, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jul 25, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House