New homes with government money must have accessible design.
H.R. 9932 — Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2026 · Filed by Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) · 6 cosponsors · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
The bill requires newly built single-family homes and townhouses that get government money to have one accessible level. People with disabilities must be able to enter and move around. Bathrooms and kitchens must work without big changes. Builders must show plans to local officials. States and cities that do not enforce this rule lose government housing money. People with disabilities can sue builders or local groups if homes do not meet the standard. Courts can order fixes or award money.
Who it affects
People with disabilities gain the right to live in new homes with government money. Builders who get government money must follow accessible design rules. States and cities that approve building plans become responsible for the standard.
One thing to notice
The bill applies only to new homes with government money. It does not cover homes already built or homes built with only private money. If a builder does not fix a problem, the time to sue may never end.
From the analysis of the bill text, linked under Primary records below.
Where it stands
6 cosponsors: 6 Democrats.
- Jul 23, 2026 — Introduced · Congress.gov: “Introduced in House”
- Jul 23, 2026 — Referred to House Committee on Financial Services · Congress.gov: “Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services”
Dates and quoted wording are Congress.gov's action record; the timeline shows status changes, not every procedural step.
Words to know
- accessible design — Building plans that let people with disabilities enter, move, and use a home.
- government money — Grants, loans, tax credits, or loan promises from the state or federal government.
- enforce — Make sure rules are followed and people obey the law.
How this was measured
Analysis — Quorum's AI read the bill text published by Congress.gov (9,269 characters) on Aug 12, 2026. Section numbers in the findings refer to that text, linked below; transparency and hidden-provision scores are compared against the median of 14,707 analysed bills.
Status and sponsors — Congress.gov's bill record — actions, committee referrals and cosponsors — loaded nightly. The timeline shows status changes, not every procedural action.
As of — page rendered 2026-09-23.
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