Bill · S. 4718· Senate(119-S-4718)
Restore Military Families’ Voices Act
- Introduced
- 6/9/2026
- Last activity
- 6/9/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- Sponsored by
- Elizabeth Warren
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Restore Military Families' Voices Act. It updates the rules on nondisclosure agreements for privatized military housing. Landlords are now blocked from even asking tenants, former tenants, or prospective tenants to sign these agreements. The bill also expands protections so tenants cannot face retaliation for making complaints. Finally, it sets strict notification rules for the Inspector General and the military secretaries when a report of retaliation happens.
Yes· 3 of 8
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+7
The bill protects individual speech rights by disallowing nondisclosure agreements that silence military housing residents.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?+7
The bill explicitly safeguards free speech by barring landlords from requesting nondisclosure agreements from military housing tenants.
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
Military service members and families residing in privatized housing gain robust protection against retaliatory practices and gag orders.
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: Landlords can no longer request that tenants, former tenants, or prospective tenants sign nondisclosure agreements. This stops silencing people who rent military housing and lets them speak freely.
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Section 3: Tenants are given wider protection from retaliation when they report issues. They can safely report to the landlord, the chain of command, the housing management office, the Chief Housing Officer of the Department of Defense, an inspector general, or members of Congress without fear of reprisal.
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Section 3: The Inspector General must now notify the military department's Secretary and the Armed Services Committees within 10 business days after receiving a report of retaliation. This holds officials accountable and ensures Congress knows about problems quickly.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
Based on the provided text, there are no specific provisions identified that create negative consequences or burdens 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.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+7Improves Government Transparency+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+7Improves Affordable Housing+6
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7Good For Children+5
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+5
- 6/9/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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