Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 26, 2021Housing and Community Development
H.R. 4695
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 26, 2021)
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2021
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 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9](D-IL)Sponsor
10 cosponsors10 D
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- Introduced in HouseJul 26, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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