Restore Military Families’ Voices Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9220
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-09: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Last Updated
- 2026-06-30T21:53:51Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the Legislation
This bill aims to strengthen tenant rights in privatized military housing by limiting the use of nondisclosure agreements and enhancing protections against retaliation for reporting issues.
Key Provisions
- Nondisclosure Agreements: Prohibits landlords from requesting that tenants, former tenants, or prospective tenants sign agreements that restrict disclosure of information related to housing units or related services.
- Scope of Application: Extends the nondisclosure prohibition to all privatized military housing, including family and unaccompanied units.
- Retaliation Protections: Expands the list of entities to which tenants may report concerns without fear of reprisal, including the Chief Housing Officer of the Department of Defense, inspectors general, and members of Congress.
- Reporting and Notification Requirements: Requires the Inspector General to notify relevant military secretaries and congressional committees within 10 business days of receiving a reprisal report, and updates procedures for final actions on such reports.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Amends Section 2890(f) of Title 10, United States Code, to shift from a prohibition on requiring signatures to a ban on landlords requesting nondisclosure agreements, and broadens coverage to former and prospective tenants.
- Modifies Section 2890 to include additional reporting channels and mandates specific timelines and notifications for handling reprisal complaints, replacing prior language that limited notifications and actions.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: Increases oversight responsibilities for the Department of Defense, military departments, and inspectors general through expanded reporting and notification processes.
- On Citizens: Provides greater ability for military families and tenants to voice concerns about housing conditions without legal or professional repercussions.
- On International Relations: No direct impacts identified in the legislation.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Military service members and their families living in privatized housing.
- Landlords and housing management entities under Department of Defense contracts.
- Department of Defense officials, including the Chief Housing Officer and inspectors general.
- Congressional committees on armed services.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Strengthens tenant protections under existing military housing laws without altering core constitutional frameworks.
- May lead to increased administrative processes for handling complaints and notifications within the military justice and oversight systems.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-09: Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- 2026-06-09: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-09: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Restore Military Families’ Voices Act — issued 2026-06-09 — PDF (5 pages)