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S. 371 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

BUILD Act

S. 371 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020), the BUILD Act, became law — introduced on Feb 7, 2019, sponsored by Deb Fischer with 5 co-sponsors.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Feb 7, 2019
Co-sponsors
5
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector
Public law
Public Law 116-342

What it does

Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams Act or the BUILD Act This bill allows nonprofit organizations offering mortgage loans for charitable purposes to use certain alternative forms to satisfy disclosure requirements.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Official title

Building Up Independent Lives and Dreams Act

Sponsor

Deb Fischer (R-NE). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats, 2 Republicans, 1 Independent.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 7, 2019
  • Passed the SenateDec 21, 2020
  • Passed the HouseDec 31, 2020
  • Sent to the President2021
  • Became lawJan 13, 2021

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-342. (Jan 13, 2021)

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Capitol Receipts, “S. 371 (116th Congress): BUILD Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/116-s-371/build-act (accessed 2026-10-13).

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