Housing Fairness Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Representative Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced
Summary
Strengthen federal detection and prevention of housing discrimination. This bill would require HUD to run a nationwide testing program and expand grants and funding to detect, measure, and address discriminatory treatment in rentals, homebuying, and mortgage lending.
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- People in protected groups such as veterans, women, families with children, and persons with disabilities would get more federal testing to document how they are treated in housing and lending markets.
- Prospective renters, homebuyers, and mortgage borrowers would face expanded testing that could inform enforcement or investigations by HUD and other agencies.
- Fair housing nonprofit organizations and researchers would be eligible for contracts and new grants to conduct studies, run pilot solutions, and carry out testing.
- HUD would be required to set minimum tester training standards within 180 days, enter agreements with qualified nonprofits, and report testing results to Congress on a regular schedule.
*Would authorize $15 million per year for fiscal years 2024 through 2028 for the nationwide testing program.*
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Stronger fair housing testing for renters and buyers
If passed, HUD would expand fair housing testing and boost enforcement funds. A new national testing program would check rentals, sales, and mortgages for bias by race, sex, disability, family status, religion, or national origin. HUD would set tester training rules within 180 days, report results to Congress, and let test results be used for enforcement. Congress could provide $15 million each year for 2024–2028 for testing. FHIP funding would rise to $42.5 million each year for 2024–2028, with at least 75% for private enforcement and no more than 10% for outreach; money would stay available until spent, and outreach can include websites.
Grants to study and fix housing bias
If passed, HUD would offer matching grants for studies and pilot projects on housing discrimination and segregation. Applicants would need a 50% non‑federal match and a qualified fair housing partner. Congress could provide $5 million each year for 2024–2028. HUD would report results to Congress every two years.
No Act funds for lobbying or politics
If passed, money under this bill could not pay for lobbying, political advocacy, or related travel. Funds also could not pay for preparing tax returns or giving tax advice. OMB rules would define these activities.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Green, Al [D-TX-9]
TX • D
Cosponsors
Fletcher
TX • D
Sponsored 1/15/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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