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Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1174| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the "Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025," aims to nullify specific regulations and notices issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It explicitly states that the proposed rule, interim final rule, and final rule concerning "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing," along with a related notice regarding the Assessment Tool, shall have no force or effect. This nullification also extends to any substantially similar successor rules or notices, effectively repealing these federal mandates. Beyond nullifying existing rules, the bill prohibits the use of any federal funds for the design, maintenance, or utilization of a federal database containing geospatial information on community racial disparities or disparities in access to affordable housing. Additionally, it requires the HUD Secretary to jointly consult with state officials, local government officials, and public housing agencies to develop recommendations for furthering the purposes of the Fair Housing Act, consistent with Supreme Court rulings. This consultation process emphasizes broad representation, transparency, and the exploration of alternatives to new regulations, culminating in the publication of draft and final reports based on consensus among the consulted parties.
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Timeline
Mar 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1769
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • March 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1769
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1769: Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025
  • HR 119-1609: Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025

Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-1174| Senate 
| Updated: 3/27/2025
This legislation, titled the "Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025," aims to nullify specific regulations and notices issued by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). It explicitly states that the proposed rule, interim final rule, and final rule concerning "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing," along with a related notice regarding the Assessment Tool, shall have no force or effect. This nullification also extends to any substantially similar successor rules or notices, effectively repealing these federal mandates. Beyond nullifying existing rules, the bill prohibits the use of any federal funds for the design, maintenance, or utilization of a federal database containing geospatial information on community racial disparities or disparities in access to affordable housing. Additionally, it requires the HUD Secretary to jointly consult with state officials, local government officials, and public housing agencies to develop recommendations for furthering the purposes of the Fair Housing Act, consistent with Supreme Court rulings. This consultation process emphasizes broad representation, transparency, and the exploration of alternatives to new regulations, culminating in the publication of draft and final reports based on consensus among the consulted parties.
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Timeline
Mar 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-1769
Introduced in House
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Mar 27, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
  • March 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-1769
    Introduced in House


  • March 27, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 27, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee

Housing and Community Development

Related Bills

  • HR 119-1769: Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025
  • HR 119-1609: Local Zoning Decisions Protection Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted