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Servicemember Residence Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-2334| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to safeguard real property owned by members of the uniformed services from adverse possession claims, often referred to as "squatter's rights." It achieves this by amending the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to explicitly state that the duration of a servicemember's military service may not be factored into the computation of any period of adverse possession against their real property. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Attorney General, update the Department of Veterans Affairs website and other relevant platforms within 45 days of enactment. These updates will provide essential information and resources to servicemembers regarding how to secure their real property while absent for military service, guidance on leasing property, and details on landlord-tenant rights and obligations, ensuring they are well-informed to protect their assets.

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Timeline
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jul 23, 2025
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 9, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217.
Sep 9, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-261.
Sep 15, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4281-4282: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4281)
Sep 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2334.
Sep 15, 2025
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)
Sep 15, 2025
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: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4281)
Sep 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4281: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • July 23, 2025
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 9, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217.


  • September 9, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-261.


  • September 15, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4281-4282: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4281)


  • September 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2334.


  • September 15, 2025
    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)


  • September 15, 2025
    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: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4281)


  • September 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4281: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 16, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3356: Service Member Residence Protection Act
Federal preemptionMilitary personnel and dependentsProperty rights

Servicemember Residence Protection Act

USA119th CongressHR-2334| House 
| Updated: 9/16/2025
This legislation aims to safeguard real property owned by members of the uniformed services from adverse possession claims, often referred to as "squatter's rights." It achieves this by amending the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to explicitly state that the duration of a servicemember's military service may not be factored into the computation of any period of adverse possession against their real property. Furthermore, the bill mandates that the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in consultation with the Attorney General, update the Department of Veterans Affairs website and other relevant platforms within 45 days of enactment. These updates will provide essential information and resources to servicemembers regarding how to secure their real property while absent for military service, guidance on leasing property, and details on landlord-tenant rights and obligations, ensuring they are well-informed to protect their assets.

Bill Text Versions

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4 versions available

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Timeline
Mar 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 11, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jul 23, 2025
Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged
Jul 23, 2025
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jul 23, 2025
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 9, 2025
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217.
Sep 9, 2025
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-261.
Sep 15, 2025
Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4281-4282: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4281)
Sep 15, 2025
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2334.
Sep 15, 2025
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)
Sep 15, 2025
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: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4281)
Sep 15, 2025
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4281: 1)
Sep 15, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sep 16, 2025
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • March 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 11, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • July 23, 2025
    Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged


  • July 23, 2025
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.


  • July 23, 2025
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • September 9, 2025
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 217.


  • September 9, 2025
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 119-261.


  • September 15, 2025
    Mr. Bost moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4281-4282: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4281)


  • September 15, 2025
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2334.


  • September 15, 2025
    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)


  • September 15, 2025
    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: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4281)


  • September 15, 2025
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4281: 1)


  • September 15, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • September 16, 2025
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Brian J. Mast

Brian J. Mast

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Veterans' Affairs Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3356: Service Member Residence Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Federal preemptionMilitary personnel and dependentsProperty rights