New Bill: Representative Daniel S. Goldman introduces H.R. 8814: HUD Data Privacy Act of 2026
New Bill: Representative Daniel S. Goldman introduces H.R. 8814: HUD Data Privacy Act of 2026
Publish Date: 2026-06-02 12:10:00
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By: Quiver LegislationRadar
Posted: 22 minutes ago / June 2, 2026 4:10 p.m. UTC
We have received text from H.R. 8814: HUD Data Privacy Act of 2026. This bill was received on 2026-05-14, and currently has 11 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The HUD Data Privacy Act of 2026 aims to regulate the sharing of information regarding individuals who receive housing assistance from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Here’s a summary of the key components of the bill:
Information Sharing Limitations
The bill establishes that the Secretary of HUD must create a policy that restricts the exchange of collected information about individuals receiving housing assistance. This information can only be shared with other agencies or third parties for the following specific purposes:
- To verify the individual’s eligibility for benefits.
- To determine the benefits that the individual will receive.
Restrictions on Use of Information
Any agency or third party that obtains this information from HUD cannot use it for any purposes other than verifying eligibility or determining benefits. This limitation ensures that the information collected is not misused or accessed for unrelated reasons.
Exceptions to Restrictions
There are certain exceptions to these restrictions:
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The sharing of
deidentified information
between HUD and other agencies or third parties is allowed for statistical or research purposes. - Data can also be shared as part of an ongoing criminal investigation or to prevent an immediate threat to life.
Definition of Housing Assistance
For the purposes of this bill, “housing assistance” is defined to include:
- Federal financial assistance provided under section 9 of the United States Housing Act of 1937.
- Tenant-based or project-based rental assistance provided under…
