Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act of 2025

# Marijuana in Federally Assisted Housing Parity Act of 2025 Summary **What the Bill Would Do** This bill would allow residents of federally assisted housing to use marijuana in the same way that non-federally assisted housing residents can under state law. Currently, federal housing programs prohibit marijuana use even in states where it's legal, creating a situation where public housing tenants face stricter rules than private housing tenants in the same state. The bill aims to remove this federal restriction and align housing rules with state marijuana laws. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** The bill primarily affects low-income residents living in federally subsidized housing, including public housing and properties that receive federal funding or tax breaks.

It would allow these residents to use marijuana for any purpose (medical or recreational) that is legal under their state's law, without risk of eviction or losing housing benefits. The provision brings parity—or equal treatment—between federally assisted housing and private rental properties. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. The bill was sponsored by Eleanor Holmes Norton, a Democratic representative from Washington, D.C.