H.R. 9181, known as the “Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act of 2024,” aims to make new single-family homes and townhouses that receive federal assistance more accessible for people with disabilities. This bill requires such homes to include at least one level that meets certain...
Simple Explanation
The Eleanor Smith Inclusive Home Design Act is a rule that says new houses or townhouses built with government help must have one section that's easier to use for people who have trouble moving around, like using a wheelchair. This means the houses need to follow special steps to make sure everyone can visit.