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The "No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act of 2025" prohibits the use of biometric surveillance technologies in federally assisted housing to protect tenant access and prevent discrimination.
Yvette Clarke
Representative
NY
Yvette Clarke
Representative
NY
The "No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act of 2025" prohibits the use of facial, physical, and remote biometric recognition technology in federally assisted rental properties to protect tenants' access to affordable housing and prevent bias or discrimination. It requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to report to Congress on the use of these technologies in federally assisted housing and their potential impact on vulnerable communities. The Act defines key terms related to assistance, covered housing, and biometric technologies to ensure clarity and effective implementation.
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to research and develop strategies to mitigate the impacts of climate change on homeland security.
Yvette Clarke
Representative
NY
Yvette Clarke
Representative
NY
The Department of Homeland Security Climate Change Research Act directs the Under Secretary for Science and Technology to evaluate existing federal research on climate change and prioritize research and development that impacts the Department's operations. It requires consultation with other agencies and governments, and the submission of annual reports to Congress for three years. The goal is to mitigate the negative effects of climate change on homeland security, preparedness, disaster response, and federal funding for disaster declarations.