What does SHORT TITLE. of Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the "Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025".

What does MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT. of Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act The mission of the Department of Housing and Urban Development is defined The Department aims to create strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes

What does IMPLEMENTATION OF AFFIRMATIVELY FURTHERING FAIR HOUSING of Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025 do?

This section requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to repeal the interim final rule entitled 'Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Revisions' within 90 days of the section's enactment. The section mandates the issuance of a new rule defining 'affirmatively furthering fair housing'. The new rule defines 'affirmatively furthering fair housing' as actions beyond combating discrimination, aimed at overcoming segregation and fostering inclusive communities. The definition includes addressing disparities in housing needs and opportunity, integrating living patterns, and transforming areas of poverty. The duty to affirmatively further fair housing applies to all program participant activities and programs related to housing and urban development.

What does REVIEW OF ONLINE COMPLAINTS OF VIOLATIONS OF FAIR HOUSING ACT. of Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025 do?

The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development must submit a report to Congress within 180 days of enactment. The report must review complaints of discriminatory housing practices involving digital platforms or artificial intelligence. The report must analyze trends and risks related to discrimination in housing through digital platforms.

What does PUBLICLY AVAILABLE DATABASE FOR FAIR HOUSING COMPLAINTS. of Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025 do?

The Secretary of Housing and Urban Development must develop a publicly available database on fair housing complaints. The database must be updated quarterly and include various details about the complaints, such as the total number and types of complaints. The database will track complaints related to the Fair Housing Act and the Violence Against Women Act. Complaints will be categorized by protected class, type of housing, and other factors. The database will also track the status and resolution of complaints.

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Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025

Q: What does Preamble of Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025 do?

This bill aims to restore the fair housing mission of the Department of Housing and Urban Development The bill was introduced to the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Financial Services

Q: What does FINDINGS. of Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025 do?

This section outlines findings related to actions taken by the current Administration that are alleged to undermine fair housing protections. On February 10, 2025, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development halted enforcement of the Equal Access Rule, which protects individuals experiencing homelessness from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Secretary Turner stated his belief that actions should align with biblical teachings and indicated efforts to address the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) initiative. The Secretary submitted both an interim final rule regarding affirmatively furthering fair housing and a proposed Equal Access Rule to the Office of Management and Budget for review. Reports indicate plans to reduce staff at the Department of Housing and Urban Development by 50 percent. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was granted access to confidential fair housing discrimination complaints. The rule to affirmatively further fair housing was rescinded, shifting responsibility for compliance to localities through self-certification. DOGE directed the cancellation of 78 Fair Housing Initiatives Program grants used by private nonprofit organizations to investigate housing discrimination. Fair Housing Initiatives Program grantees filed a class action lawsuit, and a temporary restraining order was granted to reinstate the canceled grants.

Last updated: 4/29/2025 · Introduced: 4/29/2025

Author: Maxine Waters (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill reinstates and expands the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) mission to actively promote inclusive communities and address housing segregation, requiring HUD to repeal recent revisions to the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule and issue a new, broader definition.
The bill mandates the creation of a publicly accessible database to track fair housing complaints, including data on protected classes, complaint types, and resolution status, updated quarterly.
The bill requires HUD to report to Congress on discriminatory housing practices involving digital platforms and artificial intelligence, analyzing trends and risks within the housing market.

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