[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 132, 115th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
Proclamation 9716 of March 30, 2018

National Fair Housing Month, 2018

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

During April, America reaffirms its commitment to ending housing
discrimination by celebrating National Fair Housing Month. This year, we
mark a particularly important milestone in this effort. Fifty years ago
this April 11--just 7 days after the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr.--President Lyndon Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1968
into law. The Fair Housing Act, which prohibits discrimination in the
sale, rental, and financing of housing based on race, color, religion,
or national origin, is Title VIII of that law.
Over the last 50 years, our Nation has made great strides toward
ensuring Americans have access to fair and affordable housing free from
discrimination. In addition to enforcement of the prohibitions in the
original Fair Housing Act, the Congress has twice amended the law to
expand and enhance its protections. In 1974, the Congress acted to
prohibit housing discrimination based on sex, and in 1988, the Congress
extended the law's protections to persons living with disabilities and
to families with children. These actions have helped create a more fair
and just market for housing throughout our Nation.
My Administration has continued to fight for the American people and for
equal access to opportunity in America. That is why we are exploring and
developing evidence-based reforms to enhance the development of
affordable housing options, free from discrimination, that can alleviate
poverty and promote opportunity. My Administration intends to deliver on
the promise outlined by the Fair Housing Act, by ending prejudice and
unlawful discriminatory practices in the sale, lease, and financing of
housing, expanding the availability of affordable housing, promoting
sustainable homeownership opportunities, encouraging economic mobility,
and creating more vibrant communities.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of
America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and
the laws of the United States, and in recognition of the 50th
anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, do hereby proclaim April 2018 as
National Fair Housing Month. I urge all Americans to learn more about
their rights and responsibilities under the Fair Housing Act and
reaffirm their commitment to making homeownership within reach, no
matter one's background.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirtieth day of
March, in the year of our Lord two thousand eighteen, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and forty-
second.
DONALD J. TRUMP