HR 4695
117th Congress
House
Housing and Community Development
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2021
Introduced: July 26, 2021
Introduced by:
Schakowsky, Janice D.
Democratic
· Illinois
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 26, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Jul 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Committees of jurisdiction
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