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Public Law104th CongressHousing and Community Development
H.R. 660Became Law

Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Dec 6, 1995)

Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 - Amends the Fair Housing Act with regard to the definition of housing for older persons by: (1) deleting the "significant facilities and services" requirement; and (2) requiring at least 80 percent of occupied units to be occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older. (Thus modifying the exemption from certain familial status discrimination prohibitions.)

Makes a good faith attempt at compliance a defense against civil money damages.

What just happenedDec 28, 1995

Became Public Law No: 104-76.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-22](R-FL)Sponsor
23 cosponsors5 D18 R
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  1. Dec 28, 1995PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 104-76.

  2. Dec 28, 1995BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 104-76.

  3. Dec 28, 1995PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 28, 1995BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 19, 1995FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 19, 1995President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 18, 1995ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 18, 1995ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

  9. Dec 18, 1995NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Dec 18, 1995FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

  11. Dec 18, 1995ResolvingDifferencesH40140

    Mr. Canady moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

  12. Dec 7, 1995Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  13. Dec 6, 1995Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94-3. Record Vote No: 590.

  14. Dec 6, 1995Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 94-3. Record Vote No: 590.

  15. Dec 6, 1995Floor

    Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S18063-18071)

  16. Nov 9, 1995Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 231.

  17. Nov 9, 1995Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 104-172. Additional and minority views filed.

    Judiciary Committee
  18. Nov 9, 1995Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 104-172. Additional and minority views filed.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Oct 26, 1995Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Aug 2, 1995Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Approved for full committee consideration with an amendment favorably.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  21. Aug 1, 1995Committee

    Subcommittee on Constitution, Federalism, Property. Hearings held.

    Constitution, Civil Rights and Property Rights Subcommittee
  22. Apr 7, 1995IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Apr 6, 1995FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  24. Apr 6, 1995FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 424 - 5 (Roll no. 297).

  25. Apr 6, 1995Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 424 - 5 (Roll no. 297).

  26. Apr 6, 1995FloorH34400

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

  27. Apr 6, 1995FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  28. Apr 6, 1995FloorH32600

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 660.

  29. Apr 6, 1995FloorH8D000

    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate.

  30. Apr 6, 1995FloorH32020

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 126 and Rule XXIII.

  31. Apr 6, 1995FloorH32400

    The Speaker designated the Honorable John J. Duncan Jr. to act as Chairman of the Committee.

  32. Apr 6, 1995FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 660 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. Each section of the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read.

  33. Apr 6, 1995FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 126. (consideration: CR H4360-4365)

  34. Apr 6, 1995FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 126 passed House.

  35. Apr 3, 1995FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 126 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 660 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be read by section. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill. Each section of the committee amendment in the nature of a substitute shall be considered as read.

  36. Mar 28, 1995CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 44.

  37. Mar 28, 1995CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-91.

    Judiciary Committee
  38. Mar 28, 1995Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-91.

    Judiciary Committee
  39. Mar 22, 1995CommitteeH19000

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 6.

    Judiciary Committee
  40. Mar 22, 1995CommitteeH15000-B

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  41. Mar 15, 1995CommitteeH23000

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  42. Mar 15, 1995CommitteeH22000

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  43. Mar 10, 1995CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  44. Jan 24, 1995IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  45. Jan 24, 1995IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  46. Jan 24, 1995IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed Senate amendedDec 6, 199535

Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 - Amends the Fair Housing Act with regard to the definition of housing for older persons by: (1) deleting the "significant facilities and services" requirement; and (2) requiring at least 80 percent of occupied units to be occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older. (Thus modifying the exemption from certain familial status discrimination prohibitions.)

Makes a good faith attempt at compliance a defense against civil money damages.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Nov 9, 199501

Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 - Amends the Fair Housing Act with regard to the definition of housing for older persons by: (1) deleting the "significant facilities and services" requirement; and (2) requiring at least 80 percent of occupied units to be occupied by at least one person 55 years of age or older. (Thus modifying the exemption from certain familial status discrimination prohibitions.)

Makes a good faith attempt at compliance a defense against civil money damages.

Passed House amendedApr 6, 199536

Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 - Amends the Fair Housing Act to revise the definition of housing for older persons (thus modifying the exemption from certain familial status discrimination prohibitions).

Makes a good faith attempt at compliance a defense against civil money damages.

Introduced in HouseJan 24, 199500

Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 - Amends the Fair Housing Act to revise the definition of housing for older persons (thus modifying the exemption from certain familial status discrimination prohibitions).

Makes a good faith attempt at compliance a defense against civil money damages.

Housing for Older Persons Act of 1995 — Informed