H.R. 7053 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Jan 14, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryFederal law blocks state restrictions on property ownership
This bill would prevent states from passing laws that stop people from buying real property (land or buildings) based on whether they are citizens. It sets a federal rule that overrides any state law trying to limit property purchases this way.
How it affects you
If you're a non-citizen, this affects your ability to buy property. Right now, some states have laws restricting property ownership based on citizenship status. This bill would block those state restrictions, meaning citizenship alone couldn't prevent you from purchasing real property in any state.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 14, 2026)
Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act
This bill preempts any state law that prohibits or restricts the purchase of real property by an individual based on the individual's citizenship.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
2nd SessionH. R. 7053
A BILL
Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act
Sponsor: Rep. Al Green (D-TX-9) · Introduced Jan 14, 2026 · Law · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 14, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.”