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Introduced
04/30/2019
04/30/2019
In Committee
05/20/2019
05/20/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To extend the protections of the Fair Housing Act to persons suffering discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation, and for other purposes. This bill prohibits discrimination, in the context of various housing practices, against individuals based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
AI Summary
This bill, the Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2019, aims to extend the protections of the Fair Housing Act to individuals who face discrimination based on their sexual orientation or gender identity. Specifically, the bill amends the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination in various housing practices against individuals due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill also updates the definitions of relevant terms like "sexual orientation" and "gender identity" in the Fair Housing Act. Additionally, the bill amends the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to include protections against intimidation in fair housing cases based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (50)
Brad Schneider (D)*,
Joyce Beatty (D),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Susan Brooks (R),
Kathy Castor (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Jim Cooper (D),
TJ Cox (D),
Charlie Crist (D),
Susan Davis (D),
Peter DeFazio (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Val Demings (D),
Theodore Deutch (D),
Michael Doyle (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Bill Foster (D),
Anthony Gonzalez (R),
Jared Huffman (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Conor Lamb (D),
Rick Larsen (D),
Al Lawson (D),
Nita Lowey (D),
Carolyn Maloney (D),
Seth Moulton (D),
Tom O'Halleran (D),
Ilhan Omar (D),
Chris Pappas (D),
Dean Phillips (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
David Price (D),
Mike Quigley (D),
Bobby Rush (D),
Tim Ryan (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Albio Sires (D),
Darren Soto (D),
Jackie Speier (D),
Elise Stefanik (R),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Bonnie Watson Coleman (D),
Jennifer Wexton (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 05/20/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2402/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2402/BILLS-116hr2402ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2402/BILLS-116hr2402ih.pdf.pdf |
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