I 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4988 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2010 Mr. Sestak introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary A BILL To amend the Fair Housing Act to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity, and for other purposes.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Housing Non-Discrimination Act of 2010.

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Amendments to Fair Housing Act and related provisions

(a)

Housing sale and rental, residential real estate-Related transactions, and brokerage services

(1)Section 804 of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3604) is amended by inserting sexual orientation, gender identity, after sex, each place it appears. (2)Section 805 of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3605) is amended by inserting sexual orientation, gender identity, after sex, each place it appears. (3)Section 806 of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3606) is amended by inserting sexual orientation, gender identity, after sex,. (b)

Prevention of intimidation

Section 901 of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 U.S.C. 3631) is amended by inserting sexual orientation, gender identity, after sex, each place it appears. (c)

Definition

Section 802 of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. 3602) is amended by adding at the end the following: (p)Sexual orientation means homosexuality, heterosexuality, or bisexuality. (q)Gender identity means the gender-related identity, appearance, or mannerisms or other gender-related characteristics of an individual, with or without regard to the individual’s designated sex at birth. .

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Public education

There are authorized to be appropriated to the Department of Housing and Urban Development not to exceed $1,000,000 for fiscal year 2011 for the purposes of educating the public regarding the protections provided by the amendments made by this Act.