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Mapping Historic Housing Discrimination: Grant Program for Public Database

This act establishes a grant program for educational institutions to analyze and digitize historical housing discrimination records. The goal is to create a publicly available national database, helping citizens understand how past practices impact housing access today. This provides valuable information about their communities' history.
Key points
Educational institutions will receive grants to research and digitize housing discrimination records from 1850-1988.
A national, publicly accessible database of historical housing discrimination patterns will be created.
Local governments can receive financial aid to digitize property deeds and other records showing discrimination.
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Print number: 117_S_2549
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-07-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mapping Housing Discrimination Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2549.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Educational institutions will receive grants to research and digitize housing discrimination records from 1850-1988.
  • A national, publicly accessible database of historical housing discrimination patterns will be created.
  • Local governments can receive financial aid to digitize property deeds and other records showing discrimination.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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