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Stop Post-Disaster Vultures Act

USA119th CongressS-3961| Senate 
| Updated: 3/2/2026
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation aims to prevent certain entities from exploiting disaster-stricken communities by prohibiting them from soliciting property purchases after a major disaster. It specifically targets institutional investors , defined as any individual or entity that owns, directly or indirectly, not less than 75 single-family homes. For a six-month period following the declaration of a major disaster, these investors are forbidden from making offers to purchase any property, including lots, parcels, or homes, located within the affected area. This prohibition covers solicitations made through mail, interstate wire, or any other method of contact, seeking to protect vulnerable homeowners from predatory practices during recovery.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 2, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • March 2, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 2, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Stop Post-Disaster Vultures Act

USA119th CongressS-3961| Senate 
| Updated: 3/2/2026
This legislation aims to prevent certain entities from exploiting disaster-stricken communities by prohibiting them from soliciting property purchases after a major disaster. It specifically targets institutional investors , defined as any individual or entity that owns, directly or indirectly, not less than 75 single-family homes. For a six-month period following the declaration of a major disaster, these investors are forbidden from making offers to purchase any property, including lots, parcels, or homes, located within the affected area. This prohibition covers solicitations made through mail, interstate wire, or any other method of contact, seeking to protect vulnerable homeowners from predatory practices during recovery.
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Timeline
Mar 2, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 2, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • March 2, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 2, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Adam B. Schiff

Adam B. Schiff

Democratic Senator

California

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted