H.R. 2297 — Local Control and Fair Housing Reform Act of 1997

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Local Control and Fair Housing Reform Act of 1997 - Amends the Fair Housing Act to: (1) provide that fair housing provisions shall not limit a reasonable local, State, or Federal restriction on the maximum number of unrelated persons occupying a dwelling or dwelling proximity if such restriction's purpose is to restrict land use to single family dwellings; and (2) protect the right to seek redress, including legal action, under such Act.

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1997-07-30
Introduced in House
1997-07-30
Introduced in House
1997-07-30
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
1997-07-31
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1567-1568)
1997-08-07
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Local Control and Fair Housing Reform Act of 1997

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