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Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2291| Senate 
| Updated: 7/25/2019
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4064
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • July 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4064
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4064: Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2019
Building constructionCivil actions and liabilityDisability and paralysisHousing and community development fundingHousing for the elderly and disabled

Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2291| Senate 
| Updated: 7/25/2019
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2019 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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Jul 25, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4064
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jul 25, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • July 25, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4064
    Introduced in House


  • July 25, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 25, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Tammy Duckworth

Tammy Duckworth

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (2)
Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4064: Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Building constructionCivil actions and liabilityDisability and paralysisHousing and community development fundingHousing for the elderly and disabled