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Ban on Biometric Technology in Federally Assisted Housing

This act aims to protect the privacy of residents in federally assisted housing by prohibiting the use of facial recognition and other biometric technologies. This means property owners will not be able to use biometric surveillance systems, ensuring residents fair access to affordable housing without fear of discrimination.
Key points
Prohibits the use of facial recognition, fingerprint, iris scans, and other biometric technologies in federally assisted housing units.
The ban applies to the dwelling units themselves, as well as buildings and grounds, if the technology is used for surveillance or negatively impacts housing access.
The act covers a wide range of housing programs, including public housing, rental assistance, and homeless assistance programs.
Property owners will have one year from the enactment date to comply with the new regulations.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will report on the past use of these technologies and their impact on residents.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3060
Sponsor: Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]
Process start date: 2025-04-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3060.

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 2025-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Prohibits the use of facial recognition, fingerprint, iris scans, and other biometric technologies in federally assisted housing units.
  • The ban applies to the dwelling units themselves, as well as buildings and grounds, if the technology is used for surveillance or negatively impacts housing access.
  • The act covers a wide range of housing programs, including public housing, rental assistance, and homeless assistance programs.
  • Property owners will have one year from the enactment date to comply with the new regulations.
  • The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) will report on the past use of these technologies and their impact on residents.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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