Restoring Fair Housing Protections Eliminated by Trump Act of 2025

This bill seeks to reverse recent administrative actions that allegedly undermined fair housing protections, specifically targeting the "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Revisions" interim final rule. It mandates the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to repeal this rule within 90 days of enactment. Concurrently, HUD must issue a new rule that explicitly defines affirmatively furthering fair housing as taking meaningful actions to overcome segregation, foster inclusive communities, and address housing disparities. The legislation also amends the Department of Housing and Urban Development Act to explicitly define HUD's mission, emphasizing the creation of strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for all, with a focus on building communities free from discrimination. Furthermore, the bill requires HUD to submit a report to Congress within 180 days on complaints alleging discriminatory housing practices involving digital platforms or artificial intelligence . This report must analyze trends, assess the sufficiency of existing laws, and outline steps to combat such discrimination. To enhance transparency and accountability, the bill mandates the creation of a publicly available, quarterly updated database of fair housing complaints. This database will include detailed, disaggregated data on complaints by protected class, violations of the Violence Against Women Act, and the status of complainants such as those experiencing homelessness or applying for specific types of covered housing. It will also track complaint resolutions, reasons for administrative closures, and referrals to other agencies, providing a comprehensive overview of fair housing enforcement efforts.