Fair Housing
In Kansas, which federal agency primarily enforces the Fair Housing Act?
AFederal Trade Commission (FTC)
BDepartment of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)✓ Correct
CConsumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
DDepartment of Justice (DOJ) exclusively
Explanation
HUD is the primary federal agency responsible for investigating fair housing complaints and enforcing the Fair Housing Act. The DOJ may also bring cases, but HUD handles the administrative process.
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