Bill > HR5443

This bill amends the Fair Housing Act to prohibit housing discrimination based on source of income, veteran status, and military status. It expands the definition of protected characteristics to include specific types of income sources such as housing vouchers, Social Security benefits, court-ordered payments, trust payments, and other lawful income streams. The bill defines "military status" as a person's membership in uniformed services and "veteran status" as a former member of the Armed Forces. The legislation updates multiple sections of the existing Fair Housing Act to include these new protected categories, ensuring that landlords, lenders, and housing providers cannot refuse housing, impose different terms, or otherwise discriminate against individuals based on these characteristics. Additionally, the bill includes provisions to prevent intimidation in fair housing cases and provides a 40-month transition period for agencies to adapt to the new requirements, with the possibility of a 6-month extension for jurisdictions with infrequent legislative sessions. The goal is to create more inclusive housing opportunities for veterans, individuals receiving various forms of financial assistance, and others who may have previously faced housing discrimination.

Justice

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5443/all-info