In CommitteeFiled May 20, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Taylor, David J. [R-OH-2] (R)
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Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
May 20, 2026
Summary
The bill bars the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development from considering disparate impact when carrying out any department actions. It would affect all HUD programs and decisions, removing a tool commonly used to assess discrimination in housing. Supporters say it clarifies regulatory authority, while critics warn it could weaken fair‑housing enforcement.
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