Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7856

119th Congress

Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2026

In Committee

Introduced:Mar 5, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

D - FL

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

The Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2026 aims to protect survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking from housing discrimination. This bill would ensure that survivors can access and maintain safe housing without fear of being denied or evicted due to their status as victims of violence.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Introduced3/5/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2026

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The Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2026 aims to protect survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking from housing discrimination. This bill would ensure that survivors can access and maintain safe housing without fear of being denied or evicted due to their status as victims of violence.

Bill Number: 7856
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Title: Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7856
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 3/5/2026
Summary: The Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2026 aims to protect survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking from housing discrimination. This bill would ensure that survivors can access and maintain safe housing without fear of being denied or evicted due to their stat

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2026 aims to protect survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking from housing discrimination. This bill would ensure that survivors can access and maintain safe housing without fear of being denied or evicted due to their status as victims of violence.

Last updated: 3/6/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits landlords and housing providers from discriminating against survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking
Prevents evictions based solely on incidents of violence that occurred against the tenant, protecting survivors from being punished for crimes committed against them
Strengthens fair housing protections by adding survivor status as a protected class under federal housing law
Allows survivors to break leases early or request reasonable safety accommodations without penalty when necessary for their protection

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This legislation would directly benefit millions of domestic violence and sexual assault survivors who face housing instability, with studies showing that housing discrimination is a leading barrier to leaving abusive situations. By protecting survivors from eviction and housing denial, the bill would help break the cycle where victims must choose between staying with an abuser or becoming homeless. The law would particularly impact women, who make up the majority of domestic violence survivors, and could help reduce homelessness rates among this vulnerable population.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7856, 119th Congress (2026). "Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7856

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