S-2819 : Still Just a Bill

Healthy Housing Council Act of 2016

This bill establishes in the executive branch an independent Interagency Council on Healthy Housing.

The Council shall:

  • review federal programs and services that provide housing, health, energy, or environmental services to families and individuals;
  • monitor, evaluate, and recommend improvements in programs and services administered, funded, or financed by federal, state, and local agencies;
  • recommend ways to reduce duplication among federal programs and services; and
  • ensure collaboration among and within agencies in the provision and availability of such programs and services.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2016-04-19IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2199)Senate
2016-04-19IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Jack Reed [D] (RI)
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Policy Area :

Housing and Community Development
See Subjects
  • Consumer affairs
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Environmental health
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Housing and community development funding
  • Housing industry and standards
  • Low- and moderate-income housing

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