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GovGreed Synthesis · 2025-09-16
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.
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2025-09-16
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
2025-09-15
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2025-09-15
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4281)
2025-09-15
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)
2025-09-15
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2334.
2025-09-15
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4281)
2025-09-15
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2025-09-09
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217.
2025-09-09
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-261.
2025-09-09
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-261.
Full Bill Text
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 CONGRESS 1st 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 title This Act may be cited as the Servicemember Residence Protection Act . 2. Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: tolling of period of adverse possession (a) In general Section 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 possession The 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) Website Not 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.
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