HR 8944
Housing Regulatory Clarity Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 24, 2026, 12:48 AM
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The Housing Regulatory Clarity Act of 2026 seeks to limit the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) ability to use ‘disparate impact’ analysis in its decision-making. This means HUD would be prevented from taking actions that appear to have a disproportionately negative effect on certain groups, even if those actions are intended to be neutral. The bill aims to provide greater clarity and reduce potential legal challenges to HUD’s policies and programs. It focuses solely on HUD’s internal processes and does not affect other federal agencies or legal standards.
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