2010-11-27T19:00:00Z opencongress.org tag:opencongress.org,2007:/bill/blog/55739 tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-27:/commentary/9902635 2010-11-27T19:00:00Z NY News Schakowsky is the sponsor of HR 1408 included Home Design Act of 2009. In other words, the law in the fabric, is his work. Read the article and then come back and answer questions. How do you feel in the local building department has ...<br /><br /><a href="http://nynews12.blogspot.com/2010/11/nanny.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-27:/commentary/9882002 2010-11-27T19:00:00Z The CNN News Ms. Schakowsky respectable, sponsor of HR 1408 include the Home Design Act 2009. In other words, the law in this position, is a creature of her. Read the article and then come back and answer questions.How Do you feel comfortable in the ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.thecnnnews.com/the-nanny/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-26:/commentary/9902634 2010-11-26T19:00:00Z The Rougblog Schakowsky is the sponsor of HR 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009. In other words, this law-in-the-makings is her handiwork. Read the article and then come back and answer the questions. How comfortable do you feel in the local ...<br /><br /><a href="http://rougblog.blogspot.com/2010/11/nanny-state-cometh.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-11-25:/commentary/9863046 2010-11-25T19:00:00Z Overlawyered ... on one of the hottest issues of the moment;; H.R. 1408, the Inclusive Home Design Act, would compel handicap accessibility in private home design, yet another dreadful idea from Rep. Jan Schakowsky of CPSIA fame [AmendTheCPSIA] ...<br /><br /><a href="http://overlawyered.com/2010/11/november-26-roundup-3/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-23:/commentary/9532101 2010-10-23T20:00:00Z CPSIA - Comments &amp; Observations Schakowsky is the sponsor of HR 1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009. In other words, this law-in-the-makings is her handiwork. She brags about this pending legislation on her Facebook page in posts dated October 6, so she must be ...<br /><br /><a href="http://learningresourcesinc.blogspot.com/2010/10/cpsia-jan-schakowsky-wants-to-design.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-04:/commentary/9349226 2010-10-04T20:00:00Z Cmemarkets.com - Business News, Financial... House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Hearing HR 1408, the Inclusive Home Design Act (3 of 3) Tue Oct 05.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cmemarkets.com/v3/2010/10/06/house-financial-services-subcommittee-on-housing-and-community-opportunity-hearing-hr-1408-the-inclusive-home-desig-5/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-10-04:/commentary/9279146 2010-10-04T20:00:00Z Cmemarkets.com - Business News, Financial... House Financial Services Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity Hearing HR 1408, the Inclusive Home Design Act (2 of 3) Tue Oct 05.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cmemarkets.com/v3/2010/10/06/house-financial-services-subcommittee-on-housing-and-community-opportunity-hearing-hr-1408-the-inclusive-home-desig-6/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-09-05:/commentary/9093003 2010-09-05T20:00:00Z Texas Legislature - Today's Bill Text R E S O L U T I O N. WHEREAS, Andrew Bauer, principal of Poteet High School, has. been named the 2007 Secondary Principal of the Year by the Mesquite. Independent School District; and. WHEREAS, A graduate of Sam Houston State University ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.legis.state.tx.us/tlodocs/80R/billtext/html/HR01408I.htm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-05-26:/commentary/8387401 2010-05-26T20:00:00Z Future of Aging Schakowsky shared information about her bill, the Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 (HR 1408), which would require all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and town houses to meet minimum standards of visitability ...<br /><br /><a href="http://futureofaging.aahsa.org/2010/05/aahsa-attends-democratic-caucus-senior-taskforce-meeting/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-28:/commentary/8275675 2010-02-28T19:00:00Z Commercial Safe Bathroom Solutions Congress should support the Inclusive Home Design Act (HR 1408) that will ensure a basic level of accessibility (ie, visitability) in all housing built with federal funds but not covered by the Fair Housing Act. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.best-bath.com/Commercial/blog/index.php/2010/03/housing-needs-for-the-disabled-in-years-to-come/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-17:/commentary/7606656 2010-02-17T19:00:00Z Age in Place at Home - www.aipathome.com In March 2009, Representative Jan Schakowsky re-introduced the Inclusive Home Design Act (HR 1408) to Congress. For new homes built with federal assistance, this bill supplements the existing 5% requirement of fully accessible units by ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.aipathome.com/should-visitability-be-a-federal-law/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-02-10:/commentary/8192021 2010-02-10T19:00:00Z Residential Safe Bathroom Solutions Congress should support the Inclusive Home Design Act (H.R. 1408) that will ensure a basic level of accessibility (i.e., visitability) in all housing built with federal funds but not covered by the Fair Housing Act. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.best-bath.com/Residential/blog/index.php/2010/02/housing-needs-for-the-disabled-in-the-coming-years/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-18:/commentary/7319886 2010-01-18T19:00:00Z FWD/Forward In March 2009, Representative Jan Schakowsky re-introduced the Inclusive Home Design Act (HR 1408) to Congress. For new homes built with federal assistance, this bill supplements the existing 5% requirement of fully accessible units by ...<br /><br /><a href="http://disabledfeminists.com/2010/01/20/recommended-reading-for-january-20th/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-16:/commentary/8885344 2010-01-16T19:00:00Z Writing and Website Design by BarbManning.net In March 2009, Representative Jan Schakowsky re-introduced the Inclusive Home Design Act (HR 1408) to Congress. For new homes built with federal assistance, this bill supplements the existing 5% requirement of fully accessible units by ...<br /><br /><a href="http://barbmanning.net/2010/01/nevermind-healthcare-should-visitability-be-a-federal-law/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2010-01-16:/commentary/7296464 2010-01-16T19:00:00Z Writing and Website Design by BarbManning.net In March 2009, Representative Jan Schakowsky re-introduced the Inclusive Home Design Act (HR 1408) to Congress. For new homes built with federal assistance, this bill supplements the existing 5% requirement of fully accessible units by ...<br /><br /><a href="http://barbmanning.net/blogspace/2010/01/nevermind-healthcare-should-visitability-be-a-federal-law/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-12-25:/commentary/7065513 2009-12-25T19:00:00Z Walking continue Lawmakers in the U.S. House and Senate last week introduced bills (HR 1408, S 674) that would designate India as the 16th country to receive funding through the President&#39;s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, the Hindustan Times reports ...<br /><br /><a href="http://walkingcontinue.realindiancouples.com/2009/12/26/hivaids-advocates-voice-opposition-to-indian-legislation-that-would-prohibit-production-of-generic-versions-of-patented-drugs/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/7205317 2009-10-29T20:00:00Z Accessible Living Federal legislation was introduced in March of 2009 (H.R. 1408) to broaden the implementation of visitability on a national basis where federal monies, or federal insurance of funds are present. The statutes supplement housing falling ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.accessiblelivingblog.com/2009/10/30/learning-the-lingo-visitability.aspx">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6728369 2009-10-29T20:00:00Z Accessible Living Federal legislation was introduced in March of 2009 (H.R. 1408) to broaden the implementation of visitability on a national basis where federal monies, or federal insurance of funds are present. The statutes supplement housing falling ...<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.accessiblelivingblog.com/2009/10/30/learning-the-lingo-visitability.aspx?ref=rss">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-29:/commentary/6533963 2009-10-29T20:00:00Z The Mosaic Realty Group Federal legislation was introduced in March of 2009 (H.R. 1408) to broaden the implementation of visitability on a national basis where federal monies, or federal insurance of funds are present. The statutes supplement housing falling ...<br /><br /><a href="http://themosaicrealtygroup.wordpress.com/2009/10/30/learning-the-lingo-visitability/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-13:/commentary/6385710 2009-10-13T20:00:00Z International Business Times: Blogs ...assistance fail to incorporate accessibility features. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) introduced the Inclusive Home Design Act, H.R.1408, which would require that at least one entrance of a new home be built without stairs, all doorways in the home be at le<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/blogs/articles/10650/20091014/guiding-your-clients-through-home-modifications.htm">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-10-08:/commentary/6346789 2009-10-08T20:00:00Z Styled, Staged & Sold Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) introduced the Inclusive Home Design Act, H.R.1408, which would require that at least one entrance of a new home be built without stairs, all doorways in the home be at least 32 inches wide, light switches and ...<br /><br /><a href="http://styledstagedsold.blogs.realtor.org/2009/10/10/guiding-your-clients-through-home-modifications/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-09-17:/commentary/6152630 2009-09-17T20:00:00Z JFActivist The undersigned organizations, representing millions of Americans, urge you to support the enactment of HR 1408, the Inclusive Home Design Act (IHDA). Sponsored by Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, HR 1408 would require a basic level of ...<br /><br /><a href="http://jfactivist.typepad.com/jfactivist/2009/09/action-alert-support-the-inclusive-home-design-act.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-10:/commentary/6465111 2009-08-10T20:00:00Z Spinal Cord Resources Network HR 1408 addresses these dilemmas in a cost-effective and practical way. While leaving in place the existing requirement for extensive access in 5%, IHDA provides for fewer but important accessible features in the remaining 95%. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spinalcordresources.com/2009/08/new-housing-bill-in-congress-needs-our-help/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-10:/commentary/6052610 2009-08-10T20:00:00Z Spinal Cord Resources Network HR 1408 addresses these dilemmas in a cost-effective and practical way. While leaving in place the existing requirement for extensive access in 5%, IHDA provides for fewer but important accessible features in the remaining 95%. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spinalcordresources.com/2009/08/11/new-housing-bill-in-congress-needs-our-help/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-08-10:/commentary/5822744 2009-08-10T20:00:00Z Spinal Cord Resources Network HR 1408 addresses these dilemmas in a cost-effective and practical way. While leaving in place the existing requirement for extensive access in 5%, IHDA provides for fewer but important accessible features in the remaining 95%. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spinalcordresources.com/?p=690">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-07-23:/commentary/5644679 2009-07-23T20:00:00Z Action Online An easy first step is to contact your legislators to encourage them to vote for The Inclusive Home Design Act HR 1408 based on the concept of visitability and sponsored by Representative Jan Schakowsky (D-Illinois). ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.unitedspinal.org/publications/action/2009/07/24/visitability-is-for-everybody/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-06-02:/commentary/9260382 2009-06-02T20:00:00Z Open Congress : House Education and Labor... H.R.1408 Inclusive Home Design... 2 &middot; H.R.1675 Frank Melville Suppor... 2 &middot; H.R.1367 Paul Wellstone Mental... 1 &middot; H.R.1104 Foster Children Self-... 1 &middot; H.R.1822 Cloning of Humans bil. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h2740/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-05-27:/commentary/5150268 2009-05-27T20:00:00Z CareCure Forums - Funding, Legislation,... Ever wanted to visit a friend or go to a party only to discover you couldn't get in? It's bad enough that most existing homes in any community are inaccessible. It's unthinkable that taxpayer money is used to create NEW homes we can't ...<br /><br /><a href="http://sci.rutgers.edu/forum/showthread.php?t=119428">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-26:/commentary/4625029 2009-03-26T20:00:00Z Universal Design » News The Inclusive Home Design Act (HR 1408), introduced by Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-IL, would require that all newly-built single-family homes and townhouses receiving federal funds meet four specific standards: ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.universaldesign.com/blog/2009/03/inclusive-home-design-act-returns/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-23:/commentary/9511015 2009-03-23T20:00:00Z Open Congress : House Ways and Means -... H.R.1408 Inclusive Home Design... 2 &middot; H.R.1675 Frank Melville Suppor... 2 &middot; H.R.1721 Community Living Assi... 2 &middot; H.R.1205 Achieving a Better Li... 2 &middot; H.R.1670 Community Choice Act .. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1708/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-23:/commentary/9302340 2009-03-23T20:00:00Z Open Congress : Major Bill Actions in Medicare H.R.1408 Inclusive Home Design... 2 &middot; H.R.1675 Frank Melville Suppor... 2 &middot; H.R.1102 Keep Our Promise to A... 1 &middot; H.R.1443 Complete Streets Act ... 1 &middot; H.R.1205 Achieving a Better Li. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-s700/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-22:/commentary/9588391 2009-03-22T20:00:00Z Open Congress : Top 20 Bills Most Written... Supporting Bill. H.R.1408 Inclusive Home Design... 2 &middot; S.584 Complete Streets Act ... 2 &middot; S.683 Community Choice Act ... 2 &middot; H.R.1670 Community Choice Act ... 2 &middot; H.R.1205 ABLE Act of 2009 ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1675/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-21:/commentary/9302326 2009-03-21T20:00:00Z Open Congress : House Energy and Commerce... H.R.1408 Inclusive Home Design... 3 &middot; S.683 Community Choice Act ... 3 &middot; S.185 Habeas Corpus Restora... 2 &middot; H.R.1205 Achieving a Better Li... 2 &middot; H.R.1955 Violent Radicalizatio. ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1670/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-18:/commentary/4652823 2009-03-18T20:00:00Z Spinal Cord Resources Network By LeAnne Akin news@barrowcountynews.com March 17, 2009 7:40 am "Hear our voice, Respect our choice!" and "My body, my choice where I.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spinalcordresources.com/?p=131">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-14:/commentary/4508254 2009-03-14T20:00:00Z Smoke Break H.R.1408 : To require all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and town houses to meet minimum standards of visitability for persons with disabilities. Sponsor: Rep Schakowsky, Janice D. [IL-9] (introduced ...<br /><br /><a href="http://smokebreak.blogshevik.com/2009/03/15/what-do-they-do-all-day-2/">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-14:/commentary/4508252 2009-03-14T20:00:00Z Spinal Cord Rehabilitation WASHINGTON, DC (March 10, 2009) – People with mobility impairments have limited access to most homes constructed with federal assistance because there.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spinalcordrehabilitation.net/spinal-cord-injury/housing-bill-hr-1408-offers-accessibility-for-disabled-2">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-13:/commentary/4508251 2009-03-13T20:00:00Z Spinal Cord Resources Network President Obama removes stem cell research restrictions · Vancouver, Canada sets new standards for disabled outside US · Housing Bill HR 1408 offers accessibility for disabled · Verizon to sell your personal data · Woman doesnâ<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spinalcordresources.com/?p=54">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-12:/commentary/4518127 2009-03-12T20:00:00Z Spinal Cord Resources Network President Obama removes stem cell research restrictions · Vancouver, Canada sets new standards for disabled outside US · Housing Bill HR 1408 offers accessibility for disabled · Verizon to sell your personal data · Woman doesnâ<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spinalcordresources.com/?p=60">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4779037 2009-03-11T20:00:00Z Spinal Cord Resources Network WASHINGTON, DC (March 10, 2009) – People with mobility impairments have limited access to most homes constructed with federal assistance because there are.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spinalcordresources.com/?p=62">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4537481 2009-03-11T20:00:00Z Campaign For Liberty Blog Sessions (R-AL) - HR 1408 - Everett (R-AL) Northern Neck, VA: S 3039-Webb (D-VA)-HR 1483 - Regula (R-OH) Amendments Relating to Natl Heritage Corridors Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley NHC: S 1182 - Dodd (D-CT) - HR 1949 - Courtney ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.campaignforliberty.com/blog.php?view=7466">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-11:/commentary/4470228 2009-03-11T20:00:00Z Spinal Cord Resources Network Vancouver, Canada sets new standards for disabled outside US · Housing Bill HR 1408 offers accessibility for disabled · Woman doesn’t let disability stop her dream · Verizon to sell your personal data · Slavery alive and we<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spinalcordresources.com/?p=166">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4548032 2009-03-10T20:00:00Z Spinal Cord Rehabilitation WASHINGTON, DC (March 10, 2009) – People with mobility impairments have singular opening to many homes assembled with sovereign benefit since there have been now no sovereign standards for accessibility facilities which these homes ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spinalcordrehabilitation.net/spinal-cord-injury/housing-bill-hr-1408-offers-accessibility-for-disabled">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4537480 2009-03-10T20:00:00Z Spinal Cord Resources Network President Obama removes stem cell research restrictions · Vancouver, Canada sets new standards for disabled outside US · Housing Bill HR 1408 offers accessibility for disabled · Verizon to sell your personal data · Woman doesnâ<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spinalcordresources.com/?p=64">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4480226 2009-03-10T20:00:00Z Upcoming Congressional Committee Meetings... H.R. 1408: Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 · H.R. 1418: To eliminate the exemption from State regulation for certain securities designated by national securities exchanges. H.R. 1419: Freedom to Bank Act ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/committee.xpd?id=HSBA">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-10:/commentary/4453005 2009-03-10T20:00:00Z Spinal Cord Resources Network WASHINGTON, DC (March 10, 2009) – People with mobility impairments have limited access to most homes constructed with federal assistance because there are.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spinalcordresources.com/?p=137">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/4527875 2009-03-09T20:00:00Z Spinal Cord Resources Network Joni and Friends Fishing Day · President Obama removes stem cell research restrictions · Vancouver, Canada sets new standards for disabled outside US · Housing Bill HR 1408 offers accessibility for disabled · Verizon to sell you<br /><br /><a href="http://www.spinalcordresources.com/?p=68">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/12547522 2009-03-09T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1408/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=cDVHT9SUFqWnsQK8zdHqCA&amp;ved=0CBwQmAEwAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNGDSGsvb4p6oQ0kL7EDleEt2FPQlQ">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/12530395 2009-03-09T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1408/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=8YhGT6j-KIrftgf8_JGlDg&amp;ved=0CBwQmAEwAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNE9V4YaFwjGTYIsld1kZnudJbHflg">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/12507911 2009-03-09T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1408/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=4d9FT9PHH4SOsAKqn_TCDw&amp;ved=0CBwQmAEwAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNHpAJ7D8IisKBlt74WCmnhf8D6HvA">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/12492132 2009-03-09T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1408/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=rjhFT-KvOYOLsgLSqo3DDw&amp;ved=0CBwQmAEwAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNFSL8G_fsH_45YpNRCgLCeQY9OAXg">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-09:/commentary/12469033 2009-03-09T01:00:00Z opencongress.org Official government data, breaking news and blog coverage, public comments and user community for H.R.1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009.<br /><br /><a href="/url?q=http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1408/show&amp;sa=U&amp;ei=aY5ET4SoDuaisQKfrfDCDw&amp;ved=0CBwQmAEwAA&amp;usg=AFQjCNEbXZgLp_Jat4mN3CJXNJcMeUbZrA">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/5940034 2009-03-08T20:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... H.R. 1408 would require all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and town houses to meet minimum standards of visitability for persons with disabilities. Detailed Summary; Status of the Legislation ...<br /><br /><a href="http://washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1408.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/4558911 2009-03-08T20:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... H.R. 1408 would require all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and town houses to meet minimum standards of visitability for persons with disabilities. Detailed Summary; Status of the Legislation ...<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/200515607.html">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/4456997 2009-03-08T20:00:00Z Open Congress : House Financial Services... HR1408 Inclusive Home Design Act of 2009 on OpenCongress.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h1408/show">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/4453004 2009-03-08T20:00:00Z Active Legislation -- Tracked by GovTrack.us A bill in the US Congress: To require all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and town houses to meet minimum standards of visitability for persons with disabilities.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-1408">Go to article</a> tag:opencongress.org,2009-03-08:/commentary/4453003 2009-03-08T20:00:00Z WashingtonWatch.com - Welcome to WashingtonWatc... US Congress: HR 1408, To require all newly constructed, federally assisted, single-family houses and town houses to meet minimum standards of visitability for persons with disabilities.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/111_HR_1408.html">Go to article</a>