H.R.8944

Housing Regulatory Clarity Act of 2026

Introduced·5/20/26

Housing Regulatory Clarity Act of 2026 prohibits HUD from considering disparate impact in its actions.

The Housing Regulatory Clarity Act of 2026 prohibits the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from considering disparate impact in carrying out any actions of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. This means the Secretary cannot use the concept of disparate impact, which refers to policies that appear neutral but have a discriminatory effect, in HUD's operations.

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History

May 20

House

Introduced in House

May 20

House

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.