H.R. 4192 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
To amend the Act entitled "An Act to regulate the height of buildings in the District of Columbia" to clarify the rules of the District of Columbia regarding human occupancy of penthouses above the top story of the building upon which the penthouse is placed.
H.R. 4192 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) became law — introduced on Mar 11, 2014, sponsored by Darrell Issa with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 11, 2014
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Public law
- Public Law 113-103
What it does
Amends the District of Columbia Code with respect to building height limitations for penthouses for human occupancy. Permits the construction or use for human occupancy of a penthouse which is erected to a height of one story of 20 feet or less above the level of the roof of the building upon which the penthouse is placed.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Darrell Issa (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 11, 2014
- Passed the HouseApr 28, 2014
- Passed the SenateMay 6, 2014
- Sent to the PresidentMay 7, 2014
- Became lawMay 16, 2014
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 113-103. (May 16, 2014)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · Apr 28, 2014 · Passed367–16
Every roll call vote on this bill
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Committees
- Oversight and Accountability Committee
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