HR3696Referred to Committee

Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-06-03
Introduced
44
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Bradley Scott Schneider
Bradley Scott Schneider
Democrat · IL · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (540 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (44)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2025-06-03

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would strengthen protections against housing discrimination by expanding the types of discrimination that are illegal and potentially increasing penalties for violations. It would affect landlords, property managers, homebuyers, and renters by clarifying what constitutes unfair housing practices and how they should be enforced. The legislation aims to ensure that people cannot be denied housing based on protected characteristics like race, religion, disability, or other specified categories.

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Housing and Community Development
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