Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)
Restore Military Families’ Voices Act
A Democratic bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
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 is called the Restore Military Families' Voices Act. It updates the rules on nondisclosure agreements for privatized military housing. Landlords are now blocked from even asking tenants, former tenants, or prospective tenants to sign these agreements. The bill also expands protections so tenants cannot face retaliation for making complaints. Finally, it sets strict notification rules for the Inspector General and the military secretaries when a report of retaliation happens.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +7
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?
The bill protects individual speech rights by disallowing nondisclosure agreements that silence military housing residents.
- Scored +7
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?
The bill explicitly safeguards free speech by barring landlords from requesting nondisclosure agreements from military housing tenants.
- Scored +7
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?
Military service members and families residing in privatized housing gain robust protection against retaliatory practices and gag orders.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2: Landlords can no longer request that tenants, former tenants, or prospective tenants sign nondisclosure agreements. This stops silencing people who rent military housing and lets them speak freely.
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Section 3: Tenants are given wider protection from retaliation when they report issues. They can safely report to the landlord, the chain of command, the housing management office, the Chief Housing Officer of the Department of Defense, an inspector general, or members of Congress without fear of reprisal.
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Section 3: The Inspector General must now notify the military department's Secretary and the Armed Services Committees within 10 business days after receiving a report of retaliation. This holds officials accountable and ensures Congress knows about problems quickly.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect the individual right to speak freely? — The bill protects individual speech rights by disallowing nondisclosure agreements that silence military housing residents. Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill mandates strict notification timelines for the Inspector General and congressional committees regarding reports of tenant retaliation.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life? — The bill explicitly safeguards free speech by barring landlords from requesting nondisclosure agreements from military housing tenants. Does this make housing cost less? — The legislation improves privatized military housing conditions by protecting tenants from NDA silencing and expanding anti-retaliation reporting channels.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Military service members and families residing in privatized housing gain robust protection against retaliatory practices and gag orders. Would children be better off under this? — Children in military families benefit from safer, better-regulated living conditions and housing environments.
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive? — The legislation directly benefits military service members and their families by strengthening protections and accountability in privatized military housing.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this give people more protection from unfair business practices? — The bill enhances consumer protection by prohibiting landlords from requesting nondisclosure agreements from military housing tenants.
- 6/9/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Jon OssoffDemocrat · Georgia