A bill to authorize a grant program for educational institutions to analyze, digitize, and map historic records relating to housing discrimination, and for other purposes.

12/17/2024, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 5534, also known as the "Housing Discrimination Records Grant Program Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to establish a grant program for educational institutions to analyze, digitize, and map historic records related to housing discrimination. The bill seeks to provide funding for these institutions to conduct research and create digital archives of documents that shed light on past instances of housing discrimination in the United States.

The primary goal of the grant program is to increase access to and awareness of historical records that document discriminatory practices in housing, with the hope of promoting education and understanding of this important aspect of American history. By digitizing and mapping these records, educational institutions will be able to make them more easily accessible to researchers, students, and the general public.

In addition to funding for research and digitization efforts, the bill also includes provisions for training and technical assistance to help institutions effectively carry out their projects. The ultimate aim of the grant program is to preserve and disseminate valuable historical information about housing discrimination in order to promote social justice and equality. Overall, Bill 118 s 5534 represents a significant effort to support educational institutions in their efforts to uncover and share important historical records related to housing discrimination. If passed, this legislation has the potential to contribute to a greater understanding of the impact of discriminatory practices on housing in the United States.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5534

Introduced on
2024-12-16

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Bill 118 s 5534, also known as the "Housing Discrimination Records Grant Program Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to establish a grant program for educational institutions to analyze, digitize, and map historic records related to housing discrimination. The bill seeks to provide funding for these institutions to conduct research and create digital archives of documents that shed light on past instances of housing discrimination in the United States.

The primary goal of the grant program is to increase access to and awareness of historical records that document discriminatory practices in housing, with the hope of promoting education and understanding of this important aspect of American history. By digitizing and mapping these records, educational institutions will be able to make them more easily accessible to researchers, students, and the general public.

In addition to funding for research and digitization efforts, the bill also includes provisions for training and technical assistance to help institutions effectively carry out their projects. The ultimate aim of the grant program is to preserve and disseminate valuable historical information about housing discrimination in order to promote social justice and equality. Overall, Bill 118 s 5534 represents a significant effort to support educational institutions in their efforts to uncover and share important historical records related to housing discrimination. If passed, this legislation has the potential to contribute to a greater understanding of the impact of discriminatory practices on housing in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to authorize a grant program for educational institutions to analyze, digitize, and map historic records relating to housing discrimination, and for other purposes.

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Latest Action12/16/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.