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S 4006

Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2026

119th Congress Introduced by Angela Alsobrooks and 1 co-sponsor

Adds housing discrimination protections for domestic violence and sexual assault survivors to federal fair housing law, prohibiting denial or eviction based on survivor status.

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Bill Summary · S 4006

Legislative bill overview

The Fair Housing for Survivors Act of 2026 would amend federal fair housing law to protect domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking survivors from housing discrimination based on their survivor status. The bill aims to ensure survivors can access housing without facing eviction, denial, or adverse treatment due to circumstances related to their victimization.

Why is this important

Survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault often face housing instability when landlords refuse to rent to them, evict them due to police involvement, or deny them based on safety concerns. This bill would establish explicit legal protections in the Fair Housing Act, addressing a gap that currently leaves survivors vulnerable to homelessness and continued vulnerability to abusers.

Potential points of contention

  • Landlord concerns: Property owners may worry about liability, increased costs for additional security measures, or complications if survivor-related incidents (police calls, property damage) affect the rental property
  • Definition and verification challenges: Determining what constitutes "survivor status," how to verify claims, and preventing potential misuse of protections could create administrative and enforcement complexities
  • Interaction with criminal history: Questions about how this law interacts with existing policies allowing landlords to screen out tenants with criminal records, particularly if survivors have been arrested during domestic incidents

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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