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H.R.4351

H.R.4351: Yes In My Backyard Act

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About This Bill

Introduced Sept. 17, 2019
Latest Major Action March 3, 2020
See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.

Bill Sponsor

Denny Heck (D-Wash.)

Bill Cosponsors

13 (7 Democrats, 6 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - March 3, 2020
Engrossed in House - March 2, 2020
Introduced in House - Sept. 17, 2019

Bill Summary

Yes In My Backyard Act This bill requires certain Community Development Block Grant program recipients to submit to the Department of Housing and Urban Development information regarding their implementation of certain land-use policies (e.g., policies for reducing minimum lot size).

(Source: Library of Congress)

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There are 18 statements associated with H.R.4351.

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
March 3, 2020	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
March 2, 2020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
March 2, 2020	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
March 2, 2020	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4351.
March 2, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules.
March 2, 2020	Mr. San Nicolas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
March 2, 2020	Voice Vote in the House On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H1431)
March 2, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1430-1432)
Feb. 28, 2020	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Feb. 28, 2020	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb. 27, 2020	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sept. 17, 2019	Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Sept. 17, 2019	Introduced in the House by Denny Heck (D-Wash.)

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