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H.R.2297: Local Control and Fair Housing Reform Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced July 30, 1997
- Latest Major Action Aug. 7, 1997
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Local Control and Fair Housing Reform Act of 1997 - Amends the Fair Housing Act to: (1) provide that fair housing provisions shall not limit a reasonable local, State, or Federal restriction on the maximum number of unrelated persons occupying a dwelling or dwelling proximity if such restriction's purpose is to restrict land use to single family dwellings; and (2) protect the right to seek redress, including legal action, under such Act.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| July 30, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Richard Hugh Baker (R-La.) |