H.R. 4064 · 116th Congress
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2019
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jan Schakowsky
- Introduced
- 2019-07-25
- Latest action
- 2019-07-25 · Introduced in House
Summary
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.