Promise
Congress passes and President signs the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 amended federal fair-housing law by expanding coverage to include disability and familial status, strengthening administrative and civil enforcement mechanisms, and revising available remedies and procedures under Title VIII.
President
Ronald Reagan
Status
Delivered
Topic
Housing / Civil Rights / Federal Legislation
Actions
1
Outcomes
1
Impact Context
Documented outcome directions: Positive.
Promise Text
The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 amended federal fair-housing law by expanding coverage to include disability and familial status, strengthening administrative and civil enforcement mechanisms, and revising available remedies and procedures under Title VIII.
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Sources
U.S. Government Publishing Office • Government
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