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.

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Congressional Summary of HR 4192

(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on April 28, 2014. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4192

Bill HR 4192 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2014. Bill HR 4192 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2014. Bill HR 4192's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 113-103. as of May 16, 2014

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4192

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4192

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Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Building construction

- Congressional oversight

- District of Columbia

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4192

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.