HR 3696 United States House · 119th Congress

Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2025

This bill updates federal housing law to explicitly prohibit discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It amends the Fair Housing Act to include these characteristics as protected classes alongside race, color, religion, sex, and other existing categories. The law now covers discrimination against individuals due to their own sexual orientation or gender identity, or because of their association with someone who has these characteristics. This applies to all housing providers, including landlords, real estate agents, and mortgage lenders, making it illegal to deny housing or services based on these factors.
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Jun 2025
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Introduced Jun 3, 2025 Last action Jun 3, 2025
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1 primary · 49 co-sponsors

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Photo of Bradley Scott Schneider
Bradley Scott Schneider
DDemocratic
IL
10
Co
Photo of Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
NY
13
Co
Photo of Ami Bera
Ami Bera
DDemocratic
CA
6
Co
Photo of Angie Craig
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
MN
2
Co
Photo of Brad Sherman
Brad Sherman
DDemocratic
CA
32
Co
Photo of Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
PA
1
Co
Photo of Chellie Pingree
Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
ME
1
Co
Photo of Christian D. Menefee
Christian D. Menefee
DDemocratic
TX
18
Co
Photo of Christopher R. Deluzio
Christopher R. Deluzio
DDemocratic
PA
17
Co
Photo of Darren Soto
Darren Soto
DDemocratic
FL
9
Co
Photo of Debbie Dingell
Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
MI
6