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Introduced
10/27/2021
10/27/2021
In Committee
10/27/2021
10/27/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the termination of telephone, multichannel video pro- gramming, and internet access service contracts by servicemembers after the receipt of stop movement orders due to an emergency situation, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Emergency Relief for Servicemembers Act of 2021, amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow servicemembers to terminate their telephone, multichannel video programming, and internet access service contracts if they receive military orders for a permanent change of station, enter into the contract, and then subsequently receive a stop movement order from the Secretary of Defense due to a local, national, or global emergency. The amendments apply retroactively to any stop movement orders issued on or after March 1, 2020, providing relief to servicemembers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and other emergencies.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (on 10/27/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3084/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3084/BILLS-117s3084is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s3084/BILLS-117s3084is.pdf.pdf |
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