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H.R.5085: Fair Chance at Housing Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced April 27, 2016
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2016
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Cosponsors
26 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Fair Chance at Housing Act of 2016 This bill amends the Quality Housing and Work Responsibility Act of 1998 to replace the definition of "drug-related criminal activity" with "covered criminal activity" in connection with federally assisted housing, meaning any: criminal activity that threatens the health, safety, or right to peaceful enjoyment of the premises by other tenants, employees, or the housing owner or a public housing agency (PHA);...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 27, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
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April 27, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) |