US SB3283 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on June 11 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-06-11 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Pending: Senate Banking, Housing, And Urban Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Ending Housing Discrimination Against Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2012 - Amends the Fair Housing Act to prohibit housing discrimination against servicemembers or veterans with respect to: (1) the sale or rental of housing, (2) residential real estate-related transactions, and (3) the provision of brokerage services. Excludes from the exemption from fair housing requirements for a religious organization or private club any religion whose membership is restricted to persons who are not servicemembers or veterans. Amends the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to impose a fine, imprisonment, or both on persons who violate housing discrimination prohibitions under such Act against servicemembers and veterans.

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Title

Ending Housing Discrimination Against Servicemembers and Veterans Act of 2012

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History

DateChamberAction
2012-06-11SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
2012-06-11SenateSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S4180-4181)

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