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Q: SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.

This Act may be cited as the ''Universal Home Design Act of 2014''.

SEC. 2. DEFINITIONS.

In this Act:
(1) Accessible.--The term ''accessible'' (except when used
in the context of accessible format) means--
(A) consistent with--
(i) subpart D of part 36 of title 28, Code
of Federal Regulations (or any corresponding
similar regulation or ruling); and
(ii) appendices B and D to part 1191 of
title 36, Code of Federal Regulations (or any
corresponding similar regulation or ruling);
and
(B) independently usable by individuals with
disabilities, including those who use a mobility device
such as a wheelchair.
(2) Access board.--The term ''Access Board'' means the
Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board
established under section 502 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(29 U.S.C. 792).
(3) Covered dwelling unit.--The term ''covered dwelling
unit'' means a dwelling unit that--
(A) is a detached single family house, a townhouse
or multi-level dwelling unit (whether detached or
attached to other units or structures), or a ground-
floor unit in a building of not more than 3 dwelling
units;
(B) is designed as, or intended for occupancy as, a
residence;
(C)(i) was designed, constructed, or commissioned,
contracted, or otherwise arranged for construction, by
a person or entity who, at any time before the design
or construction, received or was guaranteed Federal
financial assistance for any program or activity;
(ii) is purchased by a person or entity using
amounts that are provided or guaranteed under a program
that provides Federal financial assistance for
homeownership; or
(iii) is offered for purchase by a person or entity
using amounts that are provided or guaranteed under a
program that provides Federal financial assistance for
homeownership; and
(D) is made available for first occupancy after the
expiration of the 30-month period beginning on the date
of the enactment of this Act.
(4) Department.--The term ''Department'' means the
Department of Housing and Urban Development.
(5) Federal financial assistance.--The term ''Federal
financial assistance'' means--
(A) any assistance that is provided or otherwise
made available by the Federal National Mortgage
Association, the Federal Home Loan Mortgage
Corporation, any Federal Home Loan Bank, the Secretary
of Housing and Urban Development, the Secretary of
Veterans Affairs, or any program or activity of the
Department of Housing and Urban Development or the
Department of Veterans Affairs, through any grant,
loan, insurance, guarantee, contract, or any other
arrangement, after the expiration of the 1-year period
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act,
including--
(i) a grant, subsidy, or any other funds;
(ii) real or personal property or any
interest in or use of such property,
including--
(I) transfers or leases of the
property for less than the fair market
value or for reduced consideration; and
(II) proceeds from a subsequent
transfer or lease of the property if
the Federal share of the fair market
value is not returned to the Federal
Government;
(iii) any tax credit, mortgage or loan
guarantee, or insurance; and
(iv) community development funds in the
form of obligations guaranteed under section
108 of the Housing and Community Development
Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. 5308); and
(B) any assistance that is provided or otherwise
made available by the Secretary of Agriculture under
title V of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1471 et
seq.).
(6) Individual with a disability.--The term ''individual
with a disability'' means an individual with a disability, as
defined in section 3 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 (42 U.S.C. 12102).
(7) Individuals with disabilities.--The term ''individuals
with disabilities'' means more than 1 individual with a
disability.
(8) Person or entity.--The term ''person or entity''
includes 1 or more individuals, corporations (including not-
for-profit corporations), partnerships, associations, labor
organizations, legal representatives, mutual corporations,
joint-stock companies, trusts, unincorporated associations,
trustees, trustees in cases under title 11 of the United States
Code, receivers, and fiduciaries.
(9) Secretary.--The term ''Secretary'' means the Secretary
of Housing and Urban Development.
(10) Universal home design.--The term ''universal home
design'' means the inclusion of architectural and other
landscaping features that allow basic access to and within a
residential dwelling by an individual with a disability who
cannot climb stairs, including an individual who uses a
mobility device such as a wheelchair.

SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF UNIVERSAL HOME DESIGN GUIDELINES.

(a) In General.--Not later than 18 months after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Access Board, in consultation with the
Secretary, shall develop and issue guidelines setting forth the minimum
technical criteria and scoping requirements for a covered dwelling unit
to be in compliance with universal home design under this Act.
(b) Universal Home Design Features Covered.--The guidelines
required to be developed and issued under subsection (a) shall include,
at a minimum, basic access to a covered dwelling unit and to not less
than 1 level within such covered dwelling unit, including--
(1) an accessible entrance located on an accessible path
from the public street or driveway;
(2) accessible interior doors with sufficient clear width
and accessible thresholds;
(3) accessible environmental controls on the wall;
(4) at least 1 accessible indoor room that has an area of
not less than 70 square feet and contains no side or dimension
narrower than 7 feet;
(5) an accessible bathroom with--
(A) an accessible sink and toilet; and
(B) reinforced walls that permit the installation
of grab bars; and
(6) a kitchen space--
(A) with accessible food preparation, washing, and
storage areas; and
(B) that can easily be further adapted to
accommodate an individual with a disability.
(c) Regulations.--Not later than 6 months after the date on which
the guidelines are issued under subsection (a), the Secretary shall
issue regulations, in an accessible format--
(1) to carry out the provisions of this Act; and
(2) that include accessibility standards that are
consistent with the guidelines issued under subsection (a).
(d) Review and Amendment.--
(1) Access board.--The Access Board, in consultation with
the Secretary, shall--
(A) periodically review and, as appropriate, amend
the guidelines issued under subsection (a); and
(B) issue such amended guidelines as revised
guidelines.
(2) Secretary.--Not later than 6 months after the date on
which revised guidelines are issued under paragraph (1)(B), the
Secretary shall issue revised regulations that are consistent
with such revised guidelines.

SEC. 4. USE OF UNIVERSAL HOME DESIGN GUIDELINES IN NEW CONSTRUCTION.

It shall be unlawful for any person described in clauses (i), (ii),
and (iii) of section 2(3)(C), with respect to a covered dwelling unit,
to fail to ensure that the covered dwelling unit complies with the
universal home design guidelines established under section 3.

SEC. 5. ENFORCEMENT.

(a) Requirement for Federal Financial Assistance.--Each applicant
for Federal financial assistance that is to be used for a covered
dwelling unit shall submit to the agency providing such Federal
financial assistance an assurance, at such time and in such manner as
the head of the agency may require, verifying that the applicant is in
compliance with the universal home design guidelines established under
section 3 with respect to the covered dwelling unit.
(b) Civil Action for Private Persons.--Any person aggrieved by an
act or omission that is unlawful under section 3 or 4 may commence a
civil action in an appropriate United States district court against any
person or entity responsible for any part of the design, construction,
or sale of a covered dwelling unit.
(c) Enforcement by Attorney General.--Whenever the Attorney General
has reasonable cause to believe that any person or group of persons has
violated section 3 or 4, the Attorney General may commence a civil
action in any appropriate United States district court. The Attorney
General may also, upon timely application, intervene in any civil
action brought under subsection (b) by a private person if the Attorney
General certifies that the case is of general public importance.
(d) Relief.--In any civil action brought under subsection (b) or
(c), if the court finds that a violation of section 3 or 4 of this Act
has occurred or is about to occur, it may award to the plaintiff actual
and punitive damages, and may grant as relief, as the court finds
appropriate, any permanent or temporary injunction, temporary
restraining order, or other order (including an order enjoining the
defendant from violating section 3 or 4 of this Act or ordering such
affirmative action as may be appropriate).
(e) Attorney's Fees.--In any civil action brought under subsection
(b) or (c), the court, in its discretion, may allow the prevailing
party, other than the United States, a reasonable attorney's fee and
costs.
(f) Violations.--For purposes of this section, a violation
involving a covered dwelling unit that is not designed or constructed
in conformity with the universal home design guidelines established
under section 3 shall not be considered to terminate until the
violation is corrected.

SEC. 6. OFFICE OF ACCESSIBLE HOUSING AND DEVELOPMENT.

(a) Establishment.--Not later than 60 days after the date of
enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall establish in the Department
an Office of Accessible Housing and Development.
(b) Director.--The Office of Accessible Housing and Development
shall be headed by a Director of Accessible Housing and Development,
who shall be--
(1) appointed by the Secretary;
(2) an individual with substantial knowledge of individuals
with disabilities and universal design; and
(3) responsible for implementing the responsibilities
described in subsection (c).
(c) Responsibilities.--
(1) Information dissemination.--The Office of Accessible
Housing and Development shall disseminate information to inform
the public about the importance of universal home design by--
(A) sharing information and resources about the
requirements under this Act, the Fair Housing Act (42
U.S.C. 3601 et seq.), section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794), and the Americans with
Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. 12101 et seq.); and
(B) creating a website in accordance with section
508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. 794d)
to facilitate the dissemination of information and
resources under subparagraph (A).
(2) Surveying the availability of affordable and accessible
housing.--Not later than 180 days after the date of enactment
of this Act, the Office of Accessible Housing and Development
shall conduct a study and submit to the Secretary a report on
the number of covered dwelling units and other housing units
that are accessible to individuals with disabilities in each
State, disaggregated by type of housing, cost, and location.
(3) Promoting universal home design.--The Office of
Accessible Housing and Development shall--
(A) help monitor progress and compliance with the
universal home design guidelines established under
section 3;
(B) submit to the Secretary an annual report
detailing compliance with the universal home design
guidelines established under section 3, including the
number of covered dwelling units that were built in
each State that were in compliance with such
guidelines;
(C) coordinate with, and provide technical
assistance to, the Department of Justice to assist in
the enforcement of this Act; and
(D) perform any other duties as the Secretary may
determine appropriate.

SEC. 7. SEVERABILITY.

If any provision of this Act of the application thereof to any
person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of the Act and
the application of the provision to other persons not similarly
situated shall not be affected thereby.
A:
Universal Home Design Act of 2014 - Requires the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board) to develop guidelines setting forth the minimum technical criteria and scoping requirements for certain federally assisted single family houses, townhouses, and other specified kinds of dwelling to comply with universal home design. Requires universal home design to include architectural and other landscaping features that allow basic access to and within a residential dwelling by an individual with a disability who cannot climb stairs, including an individual who uses a mobility device such as a wheelchair. Requires each applicant for such federal financial assistance to submit compliance assurances to the relevant federal agency. Permits: (1) private civil actions in a U.S. district court for violations of this Act, and (2) the Attorney General to commence civil actions or intervene in civil actions under it. Directs the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to establish an Office of Accessible Housing and Development to: (1) disseminate information to the public about the importance of universal home design, including through a website; (2) survey and report to the Secretary on the availability of affordable and accessible housing; and (3) promote universal home design.