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S. 1397 104th Congress Senate

A bill to provide for State control over fair housing matters, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 27, 1996 See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 104th Congress (1995–1996) 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.
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Became law
Nov 7, 1995
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.
Nov 7, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S16754)
Nov 7, 1995
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action November 7, 1995

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Fair Housing Act to establish State control over fair housing cases involving occupancy standards within its jurisdiction.

Prohibits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from establishing a de jure or de facto national occupancy code.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Mar 27, 1996
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