H.R. 1447 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2017
H.R. 1447 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Mar 9, 2017, sponsored by Scott Taylor with 104 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 9, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 104
- Policy area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
What it does
Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2017 This bill amends the Fair Housing Act (FHA) under the Civil Rights Act of 1968 to add sexual orientation and gender identity as classes protected against discrimination in the sale, rental, or financing of housing.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Scott Taylor (R-VA). Co-sponsors: 87 Democrats, 17 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 9, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Mar 21, 2017)
More bills from Scott Taylor in the 115th Congress
Other Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues bills in the 115th Congress
- S.J.Res. 49: A joint resolution condemning the violence and domestic terrorist attack that took place during…
- H.R. 2989: Frederick Douglass Bicentennial Commission Act
- H.R. 1242: 400 Years of African-American History Commission Act
- S. 3191: Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act of 2018
- H.J.Res. 48: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the rights extended…
- H.J.Res. 117: Condemning the violence and domestic terrorist attack that took place during events between August…
- H.R. 586: Sanctity of Human Life Act
- H.R. 620: ADA Education and Reform Act of 2017
- H.R. 681: Life at Conception Act
- S. 1006: Equality Act
Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1447 (115th Congress): Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2017,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/115-hr-1447/fair-and-equal-housing-act-of-2017 (accessed 2026-10-17).