Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2017

Summary

Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2017 This bill nullifies: the final Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) rule entitled "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing" and any successor rule substantially similar to it, and the notice relating to the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Assessment Tool and any successor notice or rule substantially similar to it. No federal funds may be used to design, build, maintain, utilize, or provide access to a federal database of geospatial information on community racial disparities or disparities in access to affordable housing. HUD is required to: (1) consult with state, local government, and public housing agency officials to develop recommendations, consistent with applicable rulings of the U.S. Supreme Court, to further the Fair Housing Act's purposes and policies; and (2) make a final report publicly available online within 12 months after enactment of this bill.

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Timeline

1. 11 January 2017

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 January 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 11 January 2017 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 11 January 2017

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 11 January 2017

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• Introduced in Senate

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Sponsors

• Mike Lee · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssbk00 · Standing

Related records

• related to ← Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2017