TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act

House Bill

H.R. 5358

119th Congress

TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 15, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Don Bacon

Representative

Republican

NE-2

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Housing and Community Development

Summary

The No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act would prohibit owners of certain federally assisted rental units from using facial recognition, physical biometric recognition, or remote biometric recognition technology for surveillance or any other purpose that could negatively impact tenants' fair access to affordable housing.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act would prohibit owners of certain federally assisted rental units from using facial recognition, physical biometric recognition, or remote biometric recognition technology for surveillance or any other purpose that could negatively impact tenants' fair access to affordable housing.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

No Biometric Barriers to Housing Act of 2023 This bill prohibits owners of certain federally assisted rental units from using facial recognition, physical biometric recognition, or remote biometric recognition technology in any units or in any building or on any grounds containing such a unit for the purpose of surveillance or any other use that has an adverse effect on a tenant's fair access to affordable housing that is free from bias and discrimination. Within one year, the Department of Housing and Urban Development must report on any known use of such technology in federally assisted rental units in the preceding five years.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Prohibits the use of facial recognition, physical biometric recognition, and remote biometric recognition technology in federally assisted rental units for surveillance or other purposes that could discriminate against tenants
Requires the Department of Housing and Urban Development to report on any known use of such technology in federally assisted rental units over the past 5 years
Aims to ensure tenants have fair access to affordable housing free from bias and discrimination

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect tenants living in federally assisted rental units, protecting them from potential discrimination or unfair treatment due to the use of biometric surveillance technology. If enacted, it could lead to increased privacy and equal housing access for low-income and vulnerable populations who rely on affordable housing programs.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Housing and Community Development

Related Subjects

Advanced technology and technological innovations

Congressional oversight

Housing discrimination

Housing for the elderly and disabled

Housing industry and standards

Landlord and tenant

Low- and moderate-income housing

Photography and imaging

Public housing

Right of privacy

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

5358, 119th Congress (2025). "TRUSTED Broadband Networks Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-5358