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Housing Fairness Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-149| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2020
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Housing Fairness Act of 2020 This bill provides for testing and investigations to detect housing discrimination and awards grants to study the causes and effects of such discrimination. Specifically, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must conduct regional or national testing programs and investigations to (1) detect and document differences in the treatment of prospective renters, homebuyers, or mortgage borrowers; (2) measure patterns of differential treatment because of the status of a renter, homebuyer, or borrower as a member of the protected classes under the Fair Housing Act (i.e., race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability status, or national origin); and (3) measure the prevalence, nature, and extent of such discriminatory practices covered under the Act. Furthermore, the bill (1) eliminates restrictions on the use of fair housing initiative program-earned income received by qualified fair housing enforcement organizations after the grant period for such organizations ends, (2) increases funding for the fair housing initiatives program in FY2021-FY2031, and (3) requires HUD to study and report on the feasibility, efficiency, and effectiveness of converting the program into a specified noncompetitive, entitlement program. Additionally, HUD shall award grants to public and private entities to study housing discrimination, including the causes and effects of such discrimination. Finally, the bill prohibits the use of funds made available by this bill for any political activities, political advocacy, lobbying, such travel-related expenses, or for preparation of or provision of advice on tax returns.

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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 27, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 25.
Dec 7, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4969
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 548.
Dec 17, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-664.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • February 27, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 25.


  • December 7, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4969
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 548.


  • December 17, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-664.

Housing and Community Development

Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDisability and health-based discriminationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHousing and community development fundingHousing discriminationHousing finance and home ownershipMilitary personnel and dependentsRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs

Housing Fairness Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-149| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2020
Housing Fairness Act of 2020 This bill provides for testing and investigations to detect housing discrimination and awards grants to study the causes and effects of such discrimination. Specifically, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) must conduct regional or national testing programs and investigations to (1) detect and document differences in the treatment of prospective renters, homebuyers, or mortgage borrowers; (2) measure patterns of differential treatment because of the status of a renter, homebuyer, or borrower as a member of the protected classes under the Fair Housing Act (i.e., race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability status, or national origin); and (3) measure the prevalence, nature, and extent of such discriminatory practices covered under the Act. Furthermore, the bill (1) eliminates restrictions on the use of fair housing initiative program-earned income received by qualified fair housing enforcement organizations after the grant period for such organizations ends, (2) increases funding for the fair housing initiatives program in FY2021-FY2031, and (3) requires HUD to study and report on the feasibility, efficiency, and effectiveness of converting the program into a specified noncompetitive, entitlement program. Additionally, HUD shall award grants to public and private entities to study housing discrimination, including the causes and effects of such discrimination. Finally, the bill prohibits the use of funds made available by this bill for any political activities, political advocacy, lobbying, such travel-related expenses, or for preparation of or provision of advice on tax returns.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline
Jan 3, 2019
Introduced in House
Jan 3, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Feb 27, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2020
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2020
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 25.
Dec 7, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-4969
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2020
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 548.
Dec 17, 2020
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-664.
  • January 3, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • January 3, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.


  • February 27, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2020
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2020
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 33 - 25.


  • December 7, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-4969
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2020
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 548.


  • December 17, 2020
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Financial Services. H. Rept. 116-664.
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (10)
Al Lawson (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Wm. Lacy Clay (Democratic)Denny Heck (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Financial Services Committee

Housing and Community Development

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Housing and Urban DevelopmentDisability and health-based discriminationGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHousing and community development fundingHousing discriminationHousing finance and home ownershipMilitary personnel and dependentsRacial and ethnic relationsReligionSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationVeterans' loans, housing, homeless programs