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H.R. 3975 (100th)

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, for the purpose of making permanent a rental housing lease indemnity program.

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Introduced

18 February 1988

Last action

24 February 1988 · Committee

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

Sponsors

Rep. Panetta, Leon [D-CA-16], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-13], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Jontz, Jim [D-IN-5], Rep. Davis, Jack [R-IL-4], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Kaptur, Marcy [D-OH-9], Rep. Garcia, Robert [D-NY-18], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Nielson, Howard C. [R-UT-3], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Bustamante, Albert G. [D-TX-23], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Howard, James J. [D-NJ-3], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15]

Subjects

Defence, Housing

Source updated

6 June 2025

Defence · Housing

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Summary

Authorizes the Secretary of Defense to carry out a program under which the Secretary of a military department may guarantee compensation of any person who leases a rental unit to a member of the armed forces following any breach of lease or rental unit damage done by the member. Directs the Secretary of each military department to carry out such program. Authorizes the Secretary of the military department concerned to enter into an agreement with any person who leases rental units to military personnel. Outlines terms to be included in such agreement, including liability limits of the Secretary concerned, and the Secretary's right to be subrogated to the rights of the lessor for compensation for breach of lease or rental unit damage. Authorizes the Secretary concerned who has compensated an owner for rental breach or unit damage to withhold from a member's pay an amount equal to the amount paid by the Secretary to the lessor as compensation for the breach or damage.

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Timeline

  1. 18 February 1988

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on Armed Services.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 February 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 February 1988

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 February 1988

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Military Personnel and Compensation.

    Source: Committee

  5. 24 February 1988

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from DOD.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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