Fair Future Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 7765
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Housing and Community Development
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-03-03: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Last Updated
- 2026-03-24T19:59:02Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
The purpose of this legislation is to amend the Fair Housing Act to repeal the Thurmond amendment.
Key Provisions
- Establishes the short title as the "Fair Future Act."
- Amends Section 807(b) of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3607(b)) by:
- Striking paragraph (4) entirely.
- Redesignating paragraph (5) as paragraph (4).
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This bill repeals the Thurmond amendment by removing paragraph (4) from the Fair Housing Act. It also updates the numbering of the remaining paragraph to maintain the section's structure.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies: Enforcement bodies responsible for the Fair Housing Act may need to revise guidelines and practices to reflect the removal of the affected paragraph.
- Citizens: Individuals and entities involved in housing, such as owners and renters, could see changes in how certain rules apply under the law.
- International relations: The bill does not indicate any direct effects in this area.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- The bill's sponsors, Mr. Frost and Mr. Mackenzie.
- The House Committee on the Judiciary, to which the bill was referred.
- Parties subject to the Fair Housing Act, including housing providers, tenants, and real estate professionals.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The legislation modifies an existing federal statute on housing by eliminating one of its provisions.
- As a direct amendment to the Fair Housing Act, it could influence the overall application of housing rules without altering the act's core framework.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (1)
Recent Actions
- 2026-03-03: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2026-03-03: Introduced in House
- 2026-03-03: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Fair Future Act — issued 2026-03-03 — PDF (1 pages)