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Servicemember Residence Protection Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4910| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
Ashley Moody

Ashley Moody

Republican Senator

Florida

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to safeguard the real property of uniformed servicemembers from adverse possession claims while they are fulfilling their military duties. It achieves this by amending the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to explicitly exclude any period of military service when computing the time required for adverse possession of a servicemember's real property. This crucial amendment effectively tolls the period of adverse possession , ensuring that servicemembers do not lose their property due to "squatter's rights" while they are away serving the nation. Furthermore, the legislation directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with the Attorney General, to update Department of Veterans Affairs websites. These updates will provide comprehensive information and resources to servicemembers on how to secure their real property, navigate leasing, and understand their landlord-tenant rights and obligations during their military service.
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Sep 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2334
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2334
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2334: Servicemember Residence Protection Act

Servicemember Residence Protection Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4910| Senate 
| Updated: 6/24/2026
This bill aims to safeguard the real property of uniformed servicemembers from adverse possession claims while they are fulfilling their military duties. It achieves this by amending the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to explicitly exclude any period of military service when computing the time required for adverse possession of a servicemember's real property. This crucial amendment effectively tolls the period of adverse possession , ensuring that servicemembers do not lose their property due to "squatter's rights" while they are away serving the nation. Furthermore, the legislation directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with the Attorney General, to update Department of Veterans Affairs websites. These updates will provide comprehensive information and resources to servicemembers on how to secure their real property, navigate leasing, and understand their landlord-tenant rights and obligations during their military service.
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Timeline
Sep 16, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-2334
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jun 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jun 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  • September 16, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-2334
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • June 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Ashley Moody

Ashley Moody

Republican Senator

Florida

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-2334: Servicemember Residence Protection Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted