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H.R. 4192Became Law

To amend the Act entitled "An Act to regulate the height of buildings in the District of Columbia" to clarify the rules of the District of Columbia regarding human occupancy of penthouses above the top story of the building upon which the penthouse is placed.

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends the District of Columbia Code with respect to building height limitations for penthouses for human occupancy.

Permits the construction or use for human occupancy of a penthouse which is erected to a height of one story of 20 feet or less above the level of the roof of the building upon which the penthouse is placed.

Became Public Law No: 113-103.

Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49](R-CA)Sponsor
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  • Enrolled Bill
  • Received in SenateApr 29, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseApr 28, 2014
  • Reported in HouseApr 28, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseMar 11, 2014
  • Public LawMay 17, 2014
  1. President

    Became Public Law No: 113-103.

  2. BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 113-103.

  3. President

    Signed by President.

  4. BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2740)

  9. Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2740)

  10. IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 16 (Roll no. 178). (text: CR H3207)

  12. Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 367 - 16 (Roll no. 178).(text: CR H3207)

  13. FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3219-3220)

  14. FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  15. FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4192.

  16. FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3207-3209)

  17. FloorH30300

    Mr. Issa moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  18. CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 308.

  19. CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-418.

  20. Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 113-418.

  21. Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  22. Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  23. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

  24. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

May 16, 201449

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends the District of Columbia Code with respect to building height limitations for penthouses for human occupancy.

Permits the construction or use for human occupancy of a penthouse which is erected to a height of one story of 20 feet or less above the level of the roof of the building upon which the penthouse is placed.

May 6, 201482

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Amends the District of Columbia Code with respect to building height limitations for penthouses for human occupancy.

Permits the construction or use for human occupancy of a penthouse which is erected to a height of one story of 20 feet or less above the level of the roof of the building upon which the penthouse is placed.

Apr 28, 201436

Amends the District of Columbia Code with respect to building height limitations for penthouses for human occupancy.

Permits the construction or use for human occupancy of a penthouse which is erected to a height of one story of 20 feet or less above the level of the roof of the building upon which the penthouse is placed.

Mar 11, 2014

Amends the District of Columbia Code to permit the construction or use for human occupancy of a penthouse which is erected to a height of one story of 20 feet or less above the level of the roof of the building upon which the penthouse is placed.