H.R. 10572

Home Accessibility Improvements Inclusion Act

Sponsor: Michael Lawler · 0 cosponsors

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Sec. 2. Inclusion of accessibility improvements in the Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program

(a) In general. Section 203(k)(2)(B) of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1709(k)(2)(B)) is amended by striking the period at the end and inserting , and accessibility improvements such as zero-step entrances, wider doorways and hallways, lever handles, accessible main-level bathrooms, reinforced walls for grab bars, and any other features that meet recognized accessability standards (including the ICC A117.1 Standard for Accessible and Usable Buildings and Facilities) as determined by the Secretary..

(b) Guidance, training, and report. Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall—

(1) update any guidance related to the Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program to reflect the amendment made by subsection (a);

(2) establish a training for consultants and appraisers with respect to appropriately valuing the accessibility improvements described in such amendment; and

(3) submit to the Congress a report which describes the utilization of such Program for such improvements.