Rep. Waters Introduces the Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act
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This bill is led by a Democrat in a House controlled by the opposite party and directly challenges the current administration's actions, making it very unlikely to pass.
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Homeowners and homebuyers could benefit from the bill's requirement that HUD study AI-driven discrimination in mortgage underwriting and real estate listings. The public complaint database would also cover FHA-insured mortgages and GSE-backed loans, increasing transparency about discrimination in home buying.
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HUD Secretary Scott Turner announced the termination of the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule to 'cut red tape.' Advocates warn the move guts the 1968 Fair Housing Act and will lead to increased segregation and disinvestment in communities of color.
Rep. Maxine Waters and Sen. Elizabeth Warren introduced the 'Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act' to reinstate the AFFH rule. The bill comes as HUD faces significant budget cuts and the rescission of several Obama- and Biden-era fair housing protections.
HUD Secretary Scott Turner terminated the 2021 AFFH rule, calling it a 'zoning tax.' Democratic lawmakers, including Maxine Waters and Elizabeth Warren, condemned the move, stating that the administration is abandoning its legal obligation to eliminate housing discrimination.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025
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