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Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Introduced: January 7, 2003 Introduced by: Smith, Christopher H. Republican · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 33 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 19, 2003
Became Public Law No: 108-189.
Dec 19, 2003
Signed by President.
Dec 12, 2003
Presented to President.
Dec 8, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 8, 2003
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H12868-12876)
Dec 8, 2003
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H12868-12876)
Dec 8, 2003
Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H12868-12878)
Nov 25, 2003
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Nov 21, 2003
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 21, 2003
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Nov 21, 2003
Senate struck all after the Enacting Clause and substituted the language of S. 1136 amended.
Nov 21, 2003
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S15499)
Nov 21, 2003
Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.
May 8, 2003
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
May 7, 2003
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 163). (text: CR H3688-3696)
May 7, 2003
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 7, 2003
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 163).(text: CR H3688-3696)
May 7, 2003
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3712-3713)
May 7, 2003
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
May 7, 2003
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 100.
May 7, 2003
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3688-3700)
May 7, 2003
Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 30, 2003
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 45.
Apr 30, 2003
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 108-81.
Apr 3, 2003
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Apr 3, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 2, 2003
Favorable Executive Comment Received from SBA.
Apr 1, 2003
Subcommittee on Benefits Discharged.
Feb 20, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Jan 21, 2003
Executive Comment Requested from SBA.
Jan 7, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Jan 7, 2003
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E14)
Jan 7, 2003
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
May 7, 2003 House · vote #163 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 425–0 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Amends the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to rename the Act as the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act and to revise provisions with respect to certain civil protections and rights afforded to servicemembers while on active-duty assignment. Authorizes any servicemember to waive any of such rights and protections, pursuant to written agreement.

Provides certain protections of servicemembers against default judgments, including a minimum 90-day stay of proceedings, with respect to the payment of any tax, fine, penalty, insurance premium, or other civil obligation or liability.

Prohibits an eviction or distress from being made against a servicemember or his or her dependents during a period of military service for a premise for which rent does not exceed $1,700 (currently $1,200), except by court order. Prohibits: (1) rescinding or terminating for breach of contract during a period of military service a contract for the purchase or lease of real or personal property entered into prior to such service; and (2) a person holding a lien on property or effects of a servicemember from foreclosing or otherwise enforcing such lien (with penalties and protection for materially affected dependents) during a period of service and 90 days thereafter.

Increases the total amount of life insurance coverage protection provided under the Act to $250,000, or an amount equal to the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance maximum limit, whichever is greater.

Allows findings of fact and conclusions of law made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in administering the life insurance provisions of the Act to be reviewed by the Board of Veterans Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (not reviewable under current law).

What's happening now December 19, 2003

Became Public Law No: 108-189.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1