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Ban on Biometric Technology in Federally Assisted Housing

This act aims to protect the privacy of residents in federally supported housing units. It prohibits the use of facial recognition, fingerprint, or voice recognition technologies in these properties. This ensures residents' biometric data is not collected or used without their consent.
Key points
Prohibits the use of facial recognition, fingerprint, voice, and other biometric technologies in federally assisted housing.
The ban applies to the dwelling units themselves, as well as the buildings and grounds containing them.
Property owners have one year from the act's enactment to comply with the new regulations.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development will report on past usage of these technologies and their impact on residents.
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Print number: 117_HR_4360
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Process start date: 2021-07-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4360.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of facial recognition, fingerprint, voice, and other biometric technologies in federally assisted housing.
  • The ban applies to the dwelling units themselves, as well as the buildings and grounds containing them.
  • Property owners have one year from the act's enactment to comply with the new regulations.
  • The Department of Housing and Urban Development will report on past usage of these technologies and their impact on residents.
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 Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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