Commending the Supreme Court's Ruling in Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. The Inclusive Communities Project

Floor Speech

BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT

Ms. FRANKEL of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend the Supreme Court's ruling last month in Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs v. The Inclusive Communities Project. The Justices ruled 5-4 that federal housing law allows people to challenge lending rules, zoning laws, and other housing practices that have a harmful impact on minority groups, even if there is no proof that companies or government agencies intended to discriminate.

Justice Anthony Kennedy wrote, ``Much progress remains to be made in our nation's continuing struggle against racial isolation.'' He continued, ``The Court acknowledges the Fair Housing Act's continuing role in moving the nation toward a more integrated society.''

Housing is one of the backbones of the American economy and for many is integral to the American dream. No person should be shut out because of the color of their skin.

BREAK IN TRANSCRIPT

Source