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H.R.9472

The Protecting Homeowners from Squatters Act

Introduced·6/25/26

Prohibits federal support for loans and Community Development Block Grant funding in municipalities that allow squatting.

The Protecting Homeowners from Squatters Act prohibits federal support for loans secured by residential properties in municipalities that permit squatting. It also withholds Community Development Block Grant funding from such municipalities. The act defines squatting as residing in a property for 10 or more consecutive days without permission or payment. Federal agencies must develop guidelines to enforce these prohibitions.

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History

Jun 25

House

Introduced in House

Jun 25

House

Referred to the Committee on Financial Services, and in addition to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.