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Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act

USA119th CongressHR-7053| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2026
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Ted Lieu (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill aims to federally preempt any state, District of Columbia, or territorial law that prohibits or restricts the purchase of real property based on the buyer's citizenship. The legislation ensures that individuals are not discriminated against in real estate transactions due to their foreign citizenship status, thereby promoting a uniform approach to property rights. The bill grants the Attorney General the authority to enforce this preemption, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions. Furthermore, it establishes a private right of action , allowing individuals harmed by a state's attempt to enforce a preempted law to bring a civil action in federal court. If successful, plaintiffs may be awarded injunctive relief to prevent further enforcement of such discriminatory laws.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3697
Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3697
    Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act


  • January 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Law

Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act

USA119th CongressHR-7053| House 
| Updated: 1/14/2026
This bill aims to federally preempt any state, District of Columbia, or territorial law that prohibits or restricts the purchase of real property based on the buyer's citizenship. The legislation ensures that individuals are not discriminated against in real estate transactions due to their foreign citizenship status, thereby promoting a uniform approach to property rights. The bill grants the Attorney General the authority to enforce this preemption, ensuring compliance across jurisdictions. Furthermore, it establishes a private right of action , allowing individuals harmed by a state's attempt to enforce a preempted law to bring a civil action in federal court. If successful, plaintiffs may be awarded injunctive relief to prevent further enforcement of such discriminatory laws.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3697
Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 14, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3697
    Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act


  • January 14, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 14, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Al Green

Al Green

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (4)
Ted Lieu (Democratic)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Law

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