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HR 5814 101th Congress House Armed Forces and National Security Armed forces reserves Civil procedure Employee rights Eviction Health insurance Malpractice Medical malpractice insurance Military dependents Military medicine Military training Power of attorney Veterans' employment Veterans' medical care

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act Amendments of 1990

Introduced: October 11, 1990 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 16 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 22, 1990
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.
Oct 15, 1990
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 15, 1990
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 15, 1990
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Oct 15, 1990
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Oct 15, 1990
On ordering a second Agreed to without objection.
Oct 15, 1990
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Oct 15, 1990
Mr. Stump demanded a second on the motion to suspend the rules.
Oct 15, 1990
Mr. Montgomery moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 13, 1990
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 533.
Oct 13, 1990
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 101-862. Filed late, pursuant to previous special order.
Oct 13, 1990
Mr. Montgomery asked unanimous consent that the Committee on Veterans' Affairs have until midnight on Oct. 13 to file a report on H.R. 5814. Agreed to without objection.
Oct 12, 1990
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oct 12, 1990
Ordered to be Reported.
Oct 11, 1990
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Oct 11, 1990
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act Amendments of 1990 - Amends the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 (the Act) to provide that an application for a stay of proceedings in a court action involving the military service of an individual shall not constitute an appearance for any purpose.

Prohibits an eviction or distress from being made during a period of military service with respect to premises for which the agreed rent does not exceed $1,200 (currently, $150) per month, when such premises are occupied chiefly by the dependents of the person in military service, except upon leave of the court granted upon application or in a proceeding affecting the rights of possession.

Extends the power of attorney coverage under the Act to include a power of attorney that by its terms expires after August 2, 1990.

Amends the Act to provide professional liability protection for persons ordered to active duty after August 2, 1990, who, prior to such date, were engaged in furnishing health care or other services determined by the Secretary of Defense to be professional services, and who had in effect a professional liability insurance policy that does not continue coverage during the period of active duty. Requires an insurance carrier to suspend and to reinstate coverage of such affected person upon receipt of a written request from such person. Requires such person to request reinstatement within 30 days after release from active duty. Provides a minimum period of required coverage by the carrier following reinstatement, without an increase in the insurance premiums charged. Provides for the stay of a civil or administrative action for damages on the basis of professional liability of a person whose insurance has been suspended under these provisions if: (1) the action is based on an act or omission that occurred before the suspension was effective; and (2) the suspended insurance would, on its face, cover the alleged professional misconduct. States that the period of such stay shall not be included in any statute-of-limitations period. Outlines provisions concerning the death of a person whose professional liability insurance has been suspended and the consequences with respect to the suspended insurance coverage on previous or suspended (stayed) claims.

Provides that any person employed and covered under a health insurance policy who goes to active military service or training and upon return is reemployed may not be subject to a waiting period or exclusion of coverage upon such return for a preexisting health or physical condition that occurred before or during the period of service or training.

Provides that any person who, by reason of entry into military service, is entitled to the rights and benefits of the Act shall be entitled upon release from such service to reimbursement of any health insurance coverage which: (1) was in effect on the day before such service commenced; and (2) was terminated during the period of such service. Prohibits any health or physical condition occurring before or during the period of such service from being subject to a waiting period or exclusion of coverage upon return from such service.

Provides reemployment rights for all reservists (currently, only those serving on active duty for not more than 90 days) upon their return from any active duty other than for training.

What's happening now October 22, 1990

Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans.

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