US HB68

HUD required to conduct nationwide testing program to detect and document housing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, familial status, disability, or national origin in rental, home purchase, and mortgage lending markets

$15 million authorized annually for fiscal years 2024-2028 to fund the discrimination testing program, with qualified fair housing enforcement organizations conducting the tests

Fair Housing Initiatives Program funding increased to $42.5 million annually for fiscal years 2024-2028, with at least 75% allocated to private enforcement initiatives and up to 10% for education and outreach

$5 million authorized annually for fiscal years 2024-2028 for competitive matching grants to study causes and effects of housing discrimination and segregation, including impacts on veterans and military personnel

HUD must issue regulations within 180 days establishing minimum training standards for testers and submit biennial reports to Congress on testing outcomes and recommendations