Fair and Equal Housing Act of 2025

This bill updates federal fair housing law to clearly protect people from housing discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. It adds these protections across the Fair Housing Act’s rules on selling, renting, financing, and related services, and it defines “sexual orientation” and “gender identity” so the law is clear and consistent. It also strengthens protections against threats and intimidation in fair housing cases. The bill makes clear that unfair treatment is illegal not only because of a person’s own traits, but also because of who they’re associated with or who they are thought to be, even if that belief is wrong.

Key points:

• Who is protected: People facing discrimination tied to sexual orientation or gender identity, including when others target them based on association or mistaken beliefs.
• Where it applies: Home sales, rentals, mortgages, and related housing services under the Fair Housing Act, plus protections against intimidation connected to these rights.
• What changes: The law explicitly names and defines sexual orientation and gender identity, ensuring clear, nationwide protections in housing.