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US HR8445
US HR8445To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the eligibility of United States citizens who serve in the Israeli Defense Forces for certain protections relating to such service.
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Introduced
05/17/2024
05/17/2024
In Committee
07/17/2024
07/17/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title 38, United States Code, and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the eligibility of United States citizens who serve in the Israeli Defense Forces for certain protections relating to such service.
AI Summary
This bill amends Title 38 of the United States Code and the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to provide certain protections and benefits to United States citizens who serve in the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). Specifically, the bill states that, to the extent practicable, the service of a U.S. citizen in the IDF shall be treated the same as service in the U.S. uniformed services for the purposes of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). Additionally, the bill entitles U.S. citizens serving in the IDF to the relief and protections provided under the SCRA, as long as their IDF service is similar to military service as defined in the Act. These amendments apply to service performed on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 07/17/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/8445/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr8445/BILLS-118hr8445ih.pdf |
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