HR 7856 · 119th Congress

Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2026

This bill adds survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking to the list of protected groups under the Fair Housing Act. Right now, landlords can legally refuse to rent to someone simply because they're a domestic violence survivor, have a protective order, or stayed in a shelter. This bill cha…

Sponsor

Wasserman Schultz, Debbie (D-Florida)

Introduced

2026-03-05

Policy area

Housing and Community Development