Congressman Al Green Introduces the Housing Fairness Act of 2015

(Washington, DC)—On Wednesday, January 14, 2015, Congressman Al Green (TX-09) introduced the Veterans, Women, Families with Children, Race, and Persons with Disabilities Housing Fairness Act of 2015, also known as the Housing Fairness Act of 2015.

The Housing Fairness Act of 2015 authorizes $15 million annually over five years for HUD to administer the nationwide testing program to measure patterns of adverse treatment in the housing market. Congressman Al Green introduced the bill on January 14, 2015 to honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s 86th birthday, which falls on January 15. The original Fair Housing Act was signed into law on April 11, 1968, a week after Dr. King’s death, a tribute to his noble efforts to acquire housing fairness for all.

“This important legislation is inspired by the legacy of Dr. King and the struggle of countless others to end the pernicious practice of housing discrimination. Our nation has undoubtedly made positive progress since the signing of the original legislation in 1968. However, we have work left to be done before this practice is eradicated, especially against disabled persons, many of whom are veterans,” Congressman Al Green said.