Only the right has signed this so far (Bill Ranking)
H.R. 2334 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Mast, Brian J. (R-FL) (Introduced 03/25/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.46 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee; House - Veterans' Affairs Committee |
| Latest Action | 09/16/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (03/25/2025)
This bill amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to preempt state laws that establish squatter’s rights for premises owned by a servicemember in situations where the premises is occupied by a squatter during a period of military service of the servicemember.
119 HR 2334 EH: Servicemember Residence Protection Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 2334
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to preempt any squatter’s rights established by State law regarding real property owned by a member of the uniformed services.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Servicemember Residence Protection Act.
2.Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: tolling of period of adverse possession (a)In generalSection 206 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3936) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection: (d)Tolling of period of adverse possessionThe period of a servicemember's military service may not be included in computing a period of adverse possession of such servicemember’s real property.. (b)WebsiteNot later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall consult with the Attorney General and update the website of the Department of Veterans Affairs and other relevant websites to include information and resources regarding— (1)how a member of the uniformed services may secure real property while absent for a period of military service; (2)leasing real property; (3)landlord-tenant rights and obligations; and (4)any other relevant information determined necessary by the Secretary and the Attorney General. Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 2334 IH: To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to preempt any squatter’s rights established by State law regarding real property owned by a member of the uniformed services. U.S. House of Representatives 2025-03-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2334IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 25, 2025Mr. Mast introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsA BILLTo amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to preempt any squatter’s rights established by State law regarding real property owned by a member of the uniformed services.1.Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: preemption of squatters’ rights(a)PreemptionThe Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (54 Stat. 1178; 50 U.S.C. 3901 et seq.) is amended by inserting, after section 301, the following new section:301A.Preemption of squatter’s rightsAny State law establishing squatter’s rights shall not apply to premises—(1)owned by a servicemember; and(2)occupied by a squatter during a period of military service of such servicemember..(b)Clerical amendmentThe table of contents in section 1(b) of such Act (50 U.S.C. 3901(b)) is amended by inserting after the item relating to section 301 the following new item: 301A. Preemption of squatter’s rights..
119 HR 2334 : Servicemember Residence Protection Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-16 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2334IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESSeptember 16, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsAN ACTTo amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to preempt any squatter’s rights established by State law regarding real property owned by a member of the uniformed services.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Servicemember Residence Protection Act.2.Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: tolling of period of adverse possession(a)In generalSection 206 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3936) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(d)Tolling of period of adverse possessionThe period of a servicemember's military service may not be included in computing a period of adverse possession of such servicemember’s real property..(b)WebsiteNot later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall consult with the Attorney General and update the website of the Department of Veterans Affairs and other relevant websites to include information and resources regarding—(1)how a member of the uniformed services may secure real property while absent for a period of military service;(2)leasing real property; (3)landlord-tenant rights and obligations; and(4)any other relevant information determined necessary by the Secretary and the Attorney General.Passed the House of Representatives September 15, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
IBUnion Calendar No. 217119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 2334[Report No. 119–261]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 25, 2025Mr. Mast introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Veterans' AffairsSeptember 9, 2025Additional sponsor: Mr. Hamadeh of ArizonaSeptember 9, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on March 25, 2025A BILLTo amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to preempt any squatter’s rights established by State law regarding real property owned by a member of the uniformed services.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Servicemember Residence Protection Act.2.Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: tolling of period of adverse possession(a)In generalSection 206 of the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. 3936) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:(d)Tolling of period of adverse possessionThe period of a servicemember's military service may not be included in computing a period of adverse possession of such servicemember’s real property..(b)WebsiteNot later than 45 days after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs shall update the website of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding such Act to include information and resources regarding—(1)how a member of the uniformed services may secure real property while absent for a period of military service;(2)leasing real property; and(3)landlord-tenant rights and obligations.September 9, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/25/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 03/25/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| 06/11/2025 | House committee actions | Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 07/23/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. |
| 09/09/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-261. |
| 09/09/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-261. |
| 09/09/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4281) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2334. |
| 09/15/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4281) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4281) |
| 09/15/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 09/16/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Display Title | Servicemember Residence Protection Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to preempt any squatter’s rights established by State law regarding real property owned by a member of the uniformed services. |
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Servicemember Residence Protection Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Servicemember Residence Protection Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Servicemember Residence Protection Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to preempt any squatter's rights established by State law regarding real property owned by a member of the uniformed services. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 09/16/2025 Referred To |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 09/09/2025 Reported By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/23/2025 Markup By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/23/2025 Discharged from |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 07/23/2025 Markup By |
| House - Veterans' Affairs Committee | 03/25/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Armed Forces and National Security
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