June 24, 2026
Mrs. Moody introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans’ Affairs
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, and for other purposes.
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 of 2026
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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.