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US HR4360

US HR4360
No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act of 2021


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Introduced
07/06/2021
In Committee
07/06/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To prohibit the use of biometric recognition technology in certain federally assisted dwelling units, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to prohibit the use of facial recognition, physical biometric, and remote biometric technologies in certain federally assisted rental housing units. The bill defines these terms and specifies that the prohibition applies to residential dwelling units that receive federal assistance through programs such as public housing, supportive housing for persons with disabilities and the elderly, and project-based rental assistance. The bill also requires the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to submit a report to Congress and the public on the usage of these technologies in such housing units, their impact on residents, the purposes for their installation, demographic information of the residents, and the potential impacts on vulnerable communities.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry

Sponsors (6)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. (on 07/06/2021)

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