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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on the History and Impact of Racial Discrimination in Housing
Record date · January 1, 2022
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript from a 2021 Senate Banking Committee hearing examining the historical legacy of racial discrimination in the U.S. housing market. Experts and lawmakers discussed how past policies and systemic barriers have shaped current housing disparities.
The hearing provides a formal legislative record of expert testimony regarding the long-term economic and social impacts of housing discrimination, which informs future federal housing policy and civil rights enforcement.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Housing policy researchers
These individuals provide the data and historical analysis that shape the committee's understanding of housing legislation.
Senate Banking Committee members
Committee members use the testimony to inform their legislative priorities and oversight of federal housing agencies.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on April 13, 2021, via Webex.
- The hearing marked the 53rd anniversary of the passage of the Fair Housing Act.
- The committee established a 5-minute time limit for witness opening statements and Senator questions.
- The hearing was conducted in a virtual format due to the COVID-19 pandemic era protocols.
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- The committee heard testimony from five expert witnesses representing various research and advocacy organizations.
- The discussion focused on the historical context of housing discrimination, including the impact of the New Deal and Jim Crow-era policies.
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The hearing was intentionally scheduled to coincide with the 53rd anniversary of the Fair Housing Act.
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