[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2334 Referred in Senate (RFS)]
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119th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2334
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 16, 2025
Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans'
Affairs
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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.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Servicemember Residence Protection
Act''.
SEC. 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.
Attest:
KEVIN F. MCCUMBER,
Clerk.