Bill · H.R. 9220· House(119-HR-9220)
Restore Military Families’ Voices Act
- Introduced
- 6/9/2026
- Last activity
- 6/9/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Sara Jacobs
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The bill is known as the Restore Military Families' Voices Act. It amends title 10 of the United States Code concerning privatized military housing. Specifically, it changes the rules for nondisclosure agreements involving landlords and tenants. It also expands protections to stop retaliation against military housing tenants. Finally, it adds reporting requirements for the Inspector General regarding these protections.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+5
Directly benefits active-duty military personnel and their families who rely on military housing.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+5
Improves conditions and protections for active duty military families living in privatized housing.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+4
Enhances transparency by requiring prompt notification of reprisal reports to Congress and military department secretaries.
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 stops landlords from even asking tenants, former tenants, or prospective tenants to sign nondisclosure agreements connected to housing units or housing services. This is a positive step because it stops people from being silenced about housing issues.
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Section 3 broadens who tenants can report issues to without facing retaliation, including the Chief Housing Officer of the Department of Defense, an inspector general, and members of Congress. This is beneficial because it gives families more safe avenues to voice their concerns to officials we have voted for and hold them accountable.
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Section 3 requires the Inspector General to notify the Secretary of the military department and the Armed Services committees within 10 business days of getting a reprisal report. This is good for transparency and keeps our elected and appointed officials aware of problems.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based strictly on the provided text, there are no explicit negative impacts or burdens identified for individuals or groups of people.
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 Veterans+5Good For Children+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Men+2Good For Middle Aged+2Good For Middle Class Households+2Good For Women+2Good For Young Adults+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+4Improves Government Transparency+4Improves Due Process+3Increases Federal Power+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+4Improves Freedom Of Speech+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- 6/9/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced in House
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