HR 3298 · 110th Congress · Armed Forces and National Security
21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act
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Introduced2
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EnactedLatest: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended) by Voice Vote .(2008-06-26)
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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.…
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Cosponsors (20)
20 Democrats