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H.R. 1222 100th Congress House

Public Building Code Compliance Amendments of 1987

Official title: A bill to amend the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to require that buildings constructed or altered by a Federal agency comply, to the maximum extent feasible, w… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to amend the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to require that buildings constructed or altered by a Federal agency comply, to the maximum extent feasible, with nationally recognized model codes and with local zoning laws and certain other laws.

Introduced: February 24, 1987 See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Building constructionBuilding lawsFederal installationsLocal and Municipal Government
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Municipal ordinancesPublic safetyState lawsStatesZoning and zoning law
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This bill died when the 100th Congress ended
It never became law before the 100th Congress (1987–1988) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 14, 1987
See H.R.2790.
Mar 9, 1987
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Feb 24, 1987
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Feb 24, 1987
Introduced in House
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 Latest action December 14, 1987

See H.R.2790.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Public Building Code Compliance Amendments of 1987 - Amends the Public Buildings Act of 1959 to require that public buildings 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.

Requires the Federal Government to: (1) consult with State and local officials about the plans for buildings constructed or altered under such Act; (2) submit plans to State and local officials for review for a period not exceeding two months; and (3) permit inspection by State and local officials. Permits State and local officials to make recommendations to the Federal Government.

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 2790 Public Buildings Amendments of 1987
 Committees of jurisdiction 1
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1222: Public Building Code Compliance Amendments of 1987. 100th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-1222/
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"H.R. 1222: Public Building Code Compliance Amendments of 1987." 100th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/100-HR-1222/.
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