United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HR 4337 — Property Rights for Patriots Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Property Rights for Patriots Act This bill prohibits a homeowners association from seeking to enforce a policy (1) that restricts the right of a member to lease the real property of such member, and (2) against a servicemember whose residence is that property during a period of military service of at least 90 days.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds provisions to prohibit homeowners associations from enforcing certain policies against servicemembers, specifically related to leasing their properties during military service.

  • 50 U.S.C. 3950 et seq.

    SEC. 308. ENFORCEMENT OF POLICIES OF HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS. (a) Prohibition.--No homeowners association may seek to enforce a policy-- (1) that restricts the right of a member of the association to lease the real property of that member; and (2) against a servicemember-- (A) whose residence is that real property; (B) during a period of military service of the servicemember of not less than 90 days. (b) Misdemeanor.--A person who knowingly violates this section, or who knowingly attempts to do so, shall be fined as provided in title 18, United States Code, or imprisoned for not more than one year, or both. (c) Homeowners Association Defined.--In this section, the term `homeowners association' has the meaning given that term in section 528(c)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 528(c)(1)).

    This new section prohibits homeowners associations from enforcing restrictions on servicemembers regarding leasing their real property during military service.

  • 50 U.S.C. 3950 et seq.

    section 308 → section 309

    This change renumbers the section on enforcement of policies of homeowners associations.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

Sponsors

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4337 do?
Property Rights for Patriots Act This bill prohibits a homeowners association from seeking to enforce a policy (1) that restricts the right of a member to lease the real property of such member, and (2) against a servicemember whose residence is that property during a period of military service of at least 90 days.
Who sponsors HR 4337?
HR 4337 is sponsored by DesJarlais, Scott (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 4337?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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