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S.1601: Combat Sexual Harassment in Housing Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 20, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 20, 2017
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - July 20, 2017
Bill Summary
Combat Sexual Harassment in Housing Act This bill amends the Fair Housing Act to specify that the following unwelcome conduct in or around a dwelling shall be considered sufficiently severe or pervasive as to constitute a discriminatory housing practice: (1) unwelcome touching of a sexual nature or groping; or (2) any other unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that is intended to be coercive, threatening, or intimidating.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 20, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
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| July 20, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) |