Fair Future Act

House Bill

H.R. 7765

119th Congress

Fair Future Act

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 3, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Maxwell Frost

D - FL

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

This bill would repeal the 'Thurmond amendment' to the Fair Housing Act, a 1980 provision that exempts some housing discrimination cases from federal enforcement. By removing this exemption, the bill would strengthen federal authority to combat housing discrimination and ensure more consistent protection of fair housing rights across the country.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced3/3/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Fair Future Act

This bill would repeal the 'Thurmond amendment' to the Fair Housing Act, a 1980 provision that exempts some housing discrimination cases from federal enforcement. By removing this exemption, the bill would strengthen federal authority to combat housing discrim

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This bill would repeal the 'Thurmond amendment' to the Fair Housing Act, a 1980 provision that exempts some housing discrimination cases from federal enforcement. By removing this exemption, the bill would strengthen federal authority to combat housing discrimination and ensure more consistent protection of fair housing rights across the country.

Bill Number: 7765
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Fact Sheet

Title: Fair Future Act
Bill Number: 7765
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 3/3/2026
Summary: This bill would repeal the 'Thurmond amendment' to the Fair Housing Act, a 1980 provision that exempts some housing discrimination cases from federal enforcement. By removing this exemption, the bill would strengthen federal authority to combat housing discrimination and ensure more consistent prote

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would repeal the 'Thurmond amendment' to the Fair Housing Act, a 1980 provision that exempts some housing discrimination cases from federal enforcement. By removing this exemption, the bill would strengthen federal authority to combat housing discrimination and ensure more consistent protection of fair housing rights across the country.

Last updated: 3/4/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Removes a legal loophole that has limited the federal government's ability to enforce fair housing laws in certain discrimination cases
The Thurmond amendment currently restricts federal intervention in cases where state or local agencies have already taken action, even if inadequately
Strengthening enforcement could provide better protection for people facing discrimination based on race, religion, disability, family status, or other protected characteristics
Would empower the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to more effectively pursue housing discrimination complaints

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily benefit people who experience housing discrimination, particularly in jurisdictions where state and local enforcement has been weak or insufficient. Renters, homebuyers, and families from protected classes would have stronger federal backing when challenging discriminatory practices. The change could lead to more robust investigations and enforcement actions against landlords, sellers, and others who violate fair housing laws.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7765, 119th Congress (2026). "Fair Future Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7765

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