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HR 1995 114th Congress House

Local Zoning and Property Rights Protection Act of 2015

Official title: To prohibit the Department of Housing and Urban Development from implementing certain regulations, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 23, 2015 Introduced by: Gosar, Paul A. Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov
Housing and Community Development Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentHousing discriminationIntergovernmental relationsState and local government operations
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May 15, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Apr 23, 2015
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 23, 2015
Introduced in House
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 Latest action May 15, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Local Zoning and Property Rights Protection Act of 2015

This bill requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to withdraw:

  • the proposed HUD rule entitled "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH)," any final rule based on it (including the rule with the Regulation Identifier Number RIN 2501-AD33), and any successor rule that is substantially similar to them; and
  • the HUD notice relating to the AFFH Assessment Tool, any proposed or final rule issued pursuant to such notice, and any successor notice or rule substantially similar to them.

HUD is required to consult with state, local government, and public housing agency officials to develop recommendations, consistent with applicable rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court, to further the Fair Housing Act's purposes and policies.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 15
All 15 Republican 11
Blum, Rod
· Feb 26, 2016
ROHRABACHER, DANA
· Feb 9, 2016
Love, Mia
· Jul 23, 2015
 R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Jul 14, 2015
 R
Crawford, Eric A. "Rick"
Arkansas · Apr 28, 2015
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Apr 23, 2015
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Apr 23, 2015
Bridenstine, Jim
· Apr 23, 2015
 R
DesJarlais, Scott
Tennessee · Apr 23, 2015
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Apr 23, 2015
 R
Lummis, Cynthia M.
Wyoming · Apr 23, 2015
 R
Massie, Thomas
Kentucky · Apr 23, 2015
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Apr 23, 2015
 R
Sessions, Pete
Texas · Apr 23, 2015
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Apr 23, 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1995: Local Zoning and Property Rights Protection Act of 2015. 114th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-1995/
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"H.R. 1995: Local Zoning and Property Rights Protection Act of 2015." 114th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/114-HR-1995/.
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