Fair Future Act

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.