119th Congress
S. 5125
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Tammy Duckworth(D-IL)
- Introduced
- Jul 23, 2026
- Policy area
- Housing and Community Development
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (0)
No cosponsors.
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026
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.
The standards include an accessible unit entrance, wheelchair accessible doorways, at least one wheelchair accessible bathroom, and light switches and outlets at reachable heights.
An aggrieved person may commence a civil action with respect to a violation of this requirement.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jul 23, 2026 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. - Jul 23, 2026
Introduced in Senate