Bill · H.R. 7053· House(119-HR-7053)
Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act
- Introduced
- 1/14/2026
- Last activity
- 1/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Al Green
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 0
- 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
Would immigrants be better off under this?+5
The bill directly benefits foreign citizens by removing state-level barriers to purchasing real property.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
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?+3
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. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Immigrants+5Good For High Income Households+2Good For Urban Residents+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5Improves Due Process+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Pathway To Citizenship+2Improves Racial Equity+2Improves Affordable Housing+1
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+3
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves International Trade+2
- 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