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21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act

Introduced: August 1, 2007 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 26, 2008
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .
Jun 26, 2008
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Aug 20, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Aug 1, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Aug 1, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act - Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate or suspend a service contract, after the date of entry into service or the date of the military orders, if: (1) the service contract (such as phone, cable, Internet, or utilities) is executed before the individual is called to service for a period of at least 90 days; or (2) the person enters into the contract while in military service and thereafter receives orders for a change of permanent station to a location outside the United States, or to deploy with a military unit for a period of at least 180 days.

Provides penalties against anyone who: (1) holds property or funds of a person in military service who lawfully terminates a contract; or (2) violates the 6% limit on interest rates charged to servicemembers during a period of military service.

What's happening now June 26, 2008

Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .

 Committees of jurisdiction 2