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H.R. 4690 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010

Livable Communities Act of 2010

H.R. 4690 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) was introduced on Feb 25, 2010, sponsored by Ed Perlmutter with 45 co-sponsors.

During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 25, 2010
Co-sponsors
45
Policy area
Housing and Community Development

What it does

Livable Communities Act of 2010 - Establishes in the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) an Office of Sustainable Housing and Communities (OSHC). Establishes in the executive branch an independent Interagency Council on Sustainable Communities.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Ed Perlmutter (D-CO). Co-sponsors: 45 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 25, 2010
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. (Feb 26, 2010)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 4690 (111th Congress): Livable Communities Act of 2010,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/111-hr-4690/livable-communities-act-of-2010 (accessed 2026-10-17).