A Democratic bill with 5 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act," aims to prevent states from stopping foreign citizens from buying property. It preempts any law in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory that restricts real estate purchases based on a person's citizenship. The Attorney General is given the authority to enforce these provisions. Additionally, the bill allows individuals harmed by such state laws to take legal action. If a person wins a civil action, a court may grant them injunctive relief.
Yes· 3 of 10
- Scored +5
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill directly benefits foreign citizens by removing state-level barriers to purchasing real property.
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill increases federal authority by preempting state laws regarding real property purchases and authorizing the Attorney General to enforce these provisions.
- Scored +3
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?
The bill provides a private right of action and the possibility of injunctive relief for individuals harmed by state laws.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Removal of purchase restrictions: This bill preempts laws that prohibit or restrict the purchase of real property based on citizenship, which could benefit individuals looking to buy property regardless of their citizenship status (Section 2(a)).
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Legal recourse for individuals: If a state attempts to enforce a restricted law, an individual who is harmed can bring a civil action against that state, district, or territory in a Federal court (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Ability to stop prohibited enforcement: A person who prevails in a civil action may be awarded injunctive relief by a court (Section 2(c)(2)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would immigrants be better off under this? — The bill directly benefits foreign citizens by removing state-level barriers to purchasing real property. Would high-income households be better off under this? — The bill benefits wealthy foreign nationals seeking to invest in or purchase U.S. real estate. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill may increase real estate investment and market activity in urban areas where foreign property ownership is prevalent.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill increases federal authority by preempting state laws regarding real property purchases and authorizing the Attorney General to enforce these provisions. Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts? — The bill provides a private right of action and the possibility of injunctive relief for individuals harmed by state laws.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill facilitates property ownership for foreign citizens regardless of their specific path to citizenship. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — By removing citizenship-based property restrictions, the bill allows for more equitable access to real estate for foreign nationals. Does this make housing cost less? — Increasing the pool of potential buyers may impact housing markets and accessibility.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The bill facilitates real estate transactions by removing citizenship-based restrictions on property ownership.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this make trade with other countries easier? — The bill promotes international capital movement into the domestic real estate market by removing citizenship barriers.
- 5/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Lizzie FletcherDemocrat · Texas
Ted LieuDemocrat · California
Grace MengDemocrat · New York
Juan VargasDemocrat · California