The Housing Discrimination Prohibition Act is a federal bill aimed at combating discrimination in housing. The bill prohibits housing practices that discriminate based on factors such as race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, or disability. It expands protections under the Fair Housing Act to include sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, and source of income. The bill empowers the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to investigate complaints of discrimination and take enforcement actions against violators. Additionally, it provides for increased funding for fair housing enforcement activities and establishes penalties for violations. Overall, the bill seeks to promote fair and equal access to housing for all individuals while addressing various forms of discrimination in the housing market.
2024-04-11: Introduced
2024-04-11: Read first time and referred to Committee on Housing and Real Estate
2024-04-15: Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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