Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act
Sponsored By: Representative Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Introduced
Summary
Blocks state and local bans on buying real property based on a buyer's citizenship. It would apply to laws in every State, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories.
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- Individuals who are prevented from buying property because of their citizenship would be able to file civil suits in federal court and seek injunctive relief to stop enforcement.
- States, the District of Columbia, and territories would face federal enforcement by the Attorney General and private lawsuits when they try to enforce citizenship-based purchase restrictions.
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Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
No citizenship bans on homebuying
If enacted, this bill would stop States, D.C., and territories from banning or limiting someone from buying real property because of their citizenship. The U.S. Attorney General would be able to enforce that rule. If a State, D.C., or territory tries to enforce a preempted law, you would be able to bring a civil lawsuit in federal court. If you prevail, the court would be able to issue an injunction to stop enforcement. The change would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Green, Al [D-TX-9]
TX • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]
CA • D
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
NY • D
Sponsored 1/14/2026
Fletcher
TX • D
Sponsored 1/22/2026
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36]
CA • D
Sponsored 2/3/2026
Roll Call Votes
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