Home Accessibility Improvements Inclusion Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (24 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
What this bill does
H.R. 10572, the Home Accessibility Improvements Inclusion Act, would amend the National Housing Act. Specifically, it would add a definition of accessibility improvements to the Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program. This would allow the program to cover costs for features like zero-step entrances, wider doorways, and accessible bathrooms, along with other recognized accessibility standards.
This bill primarily affects homeowners seeking to make accessibility modifications to their homes and the consultants and appraisers involved in the Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development would be required to update guidance, establish training for professionals, and report to Congress on the program's utilization for these specific improvements.
The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. The next step would be for this committee to consider the bill.
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Timeline
24 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10572 do?
- H.R. 10572, the Home Accessibility Improvements Inclusion Act, would amend the National Housing Act. Specifically, it would add a definition of accessibility improvements to the Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program. This would allow the program to cover costs for features like zero-step entrances, wider doorways, and accessible bathrooms, along with other recognized accessibility standards. This bill primarily affects homeowners seeking to make accessibility modifications to their homes and the consultants and appraisers involved in the Rehabilitation Mortgage Insurance Program. The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development would be required to update guidance, establish training for professionals, and report to Congress on the program's utilization for these specific improvements. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 24, 2026, and has been referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. The next step would be for this committee to consider the bill.
- Has H.R. 10572 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10572. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10572?
- H.R. 10572 was sponsored by Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17] (R-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10572?
- Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (24 Sep 2026).
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