Preventing Sexual Harassment in Public Housing Act of 2020

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T03:26:24Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5788 Preventing Sexual Harassment in Public Housing Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Housing and Community Development. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 3:26 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5788

Preventing Sexual Harassment in Public Housing Act of 2020

This bill requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to take actions related to reporting and investigating housing-related discrimination and harassment, particularly sexual harassment.

Specifically, HUD must include in its annual report to Congress tabulations of complaints of discriminatory housing practices filed with HUD or a fair housing assistance program in the preceding year. These tabulations must identify whether a complaint alleged discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, handicap, or familial status. HUD must consider a complaint of sexual harassment under the category of discrimination based on sex and must include a separate tabulation of the total number of sexual harassment complaints filed.

Additionally, DOJ must establish an initiative to investigate and prosecute allegations of housing-related sexual harassment.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5788

Bill HR 5788 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5788 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2020. Bill HR 5788's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. as of March 10, 2020