Media Tip Sheet: Democrats Push Biden Administration for Swift Action on Fair Housing Regulations


May 14, 2024

fair housing

A group of Democrats are urging President Biden to prioritize the release of regulations implementing the Fair Housing Act, emphasizing the need to prevent discrimination and advance fair housing goals. Concerns mount over potential delays, with the looming possibility of rollback under a different administration in turn prompting calls for swift action to address discriminatory barriers in accessing quality and affordable housing.

If you would like more context on this matter, please consider Hilary Silver, professor of Sociology, International Affairs, and Public Policy and Public Administration at the George Washington University. Silver’s expertise and research focuses on social/anti-poverty policies in the US and around the world, migrant integration and inequality in Europe, social exclusion, homelessness, and poverty. 

Silver has served as a consultant to major international organizations, including the World Bank, United Nations, IADB, and International Labor Organization, on issues of social exclusion and inclusion, and to the US Government and the State of Rhode Island on racial disparities.

If you would like to connect with Prof. Silver, please contact media relations specialist Tayah Frye at [email protected].

-GW-