This bill nullifies four Department of Housing and Urban Development rules and notices related to "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing," which were issued between 2015 and 2023. These HUD regulations had required communities receiving federal housing funds to assess and address racial and economic segregation in their housing policies. The bill eliminates these requirements and prohibits the federal government from funding any database that tracks racial disparities or affordable housing access across communities. In place of these rules, the bill requires HUD to consult with state officials, local governments, and public housing agencies over a 12-month period to develop new fair housing recommendations that require consensus among all parties, with the findings reported publicly. The legislation effectively shifts housing equity enforcement from federal mandates to voluntary local cooperation, prioritizing local zoning control over federal fair housing oversight.
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