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Fair Future Act

USA119th CongressHR-7765| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2026
Maxwell Frost

Maxwell Frost

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Fair Future Act" seeks to amend the Fair Housing Act by repealing the Thurmond amendment , specifically Section 807(b)(4) of the Act. This provision currently grants religious organizations an exemption, allowing them to limit the sale, rental, or occupancy of non-commercial dwellings they own or operate to individuals of the same religion, provided membership is not restricted by race, color, or national origin. By striking this paragraph, the bill would eliminate this specific religious exemption from the Fair Housing Act's anti-discrimination provisions. This change aims to ensure that religious organizations, when providing housing, are subject to the same fair housing requirements as other entities, thereby promoting broader inclusivity and preventing religious-based discrimination in housing opportunities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9694
Fair Future Act
Mar 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9694
    Fair Future Act


  • March 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Fair Future Act

USA119th CongressHR-7765| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2026
The "Fair Future Act" seeks to amend the Fair Housing Act by repealing the Thurmond amendment , specifically Section 807(b)(4) of the Act. This provision currently grants religious organizations an exemption, allowing them to limit the sale, rental, or occupancy of non-commercial dwellings they own or operate to individuals of the same religion, provided membership is not restricted by race, color, or national origin. By striking this paragraph, the bill would eliminate this specific religious exemption from the Fair Housing Act's anti-discrimination provisions. This change aims to ensure that religious organizations, when providing housing, are subject to the same fair housing requirements as other entities, thereby promoting broader inclusivity and preventing religious-based discrimination in housing opportunities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9694
Fair Future Act
Mar 3, 2026
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9694
    Fair Future Act


  • March 3, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Maxwell Frost

Maxwell Frost

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Ryan Mackenzie (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted