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Introduced
02/11/2014
02/11/2014
In Committee
02/18/2014
02/18/2014
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Servicemembers Opportunity Act
AI Summary
This bill, titled the Servicemembers Opportunity Act, aims to amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to provide alternative ways for servicemembers to prove their period of military service, which is important for accessing benefits like interest rate limitations on certain debts. Specifically, it proposes to allow servicemembers to use a certified letter from their commanding officer or information from the Defense Manpower Database Center as acceptable proof of their military service, in addition to existing methods, when seeking to benefit from the SCRA's interest rate cap.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (on 02/18/2014)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/4050/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr4050ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr4050ih.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr4050ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr4050ih.pdf.pdf |
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