A bill to provide protection for survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and sex trafficking under the Fair Housing Act.

# Summary of S. 4006: Fair Housing Protections for Survivors **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would amend the Fair Housing Act to explicitly protect survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and sex trafficking from housing discrimination. Currently, the Fair Housing Act prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, and family status, but does not specifically mention survivor status. This bill would add protections to prevent landlords and housing providers from refusing to rent to, evicting, or otherwise discriminating against people based on their history as survivors of these crimes. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill would primarily benefit survivors seeking stable housing, which is often difficult to obtain due to discrimination or stigma.

It would apply to landlords, property managers, and other housing providers covered under the Fair Housing Act. The legislation would prevent housing providers from using a person's survivor status—or circumstances related to it, such as police calls or protective orders—as a basis for housing decisions. **Current Status** As of now, S. 4006 remains in committee and has not advanced to a full Senate vote. The bill was introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) in the 119th Congress.