H.R. 2334

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · March 25, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Mast · Committee: Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Table of contents

• H.R. 2334
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Servicemembers Civil Relief Act: tolling of period of adverse possession

SEC. 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 update the website of the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding such Act to include information and resources regarding—
    • how a member of the uniformed services may secure real property while absent for a period of military service;
    • leasing real property; and
    • landlord-tenant rights and obligations.