To prohibit the use of biometric recognition technology in certain federally assisted dwelling units, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To prohibit the use of biometric recognition technology in certain federally assisted dwelling units, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting financial institutions, investors, and borrowers. The main policy domain is Finance, Housing, Civil Rights.
Who Benefits and How
financial institutions, investors, and borrowers may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, financial institutions, investors, and borrowers may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section H4B7068469E074C77B3B4A3FD6F279E11: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act of 2025.
- Section HD0223A00BE494344B9CC008192F86154: 2. Prohibition on biometric identification technology At any time after the expiration of the 1-year period beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act,...
- Section HAB89E30C76EF405B899C065A82BCD7D9: 3. Report to Congress Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development shall submit to the...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To prohibit the use of biometric recognition technology in certain federally assisted dwelling units, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting financial institutions, investors, and borrowers.
Key Policy Areas
Finance, Housing, Civil Rights
Primary Purpose
This bill, To prohibit the use of biometric recognition technology in certain federally assisted dwelling units, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting financial institutions, investors, and borrowers.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- financial institutions, investors, and borrowers
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- financial institutions, investors, and borrowers
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Clarke of New York (for herself, Ms. Pressley, and …
Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "secretary_of_housing_and_urban_development"
- → Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
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