Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

Summary

Amends the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to rename the Act as the Servicemembers' Civil Relief Act and to revise provisions with respect to certain civil protections and rights afforded to servicemembers while on active-duty assignment. Authorizes any servicemember to waive any of such rights and protections, pursuant to written agreement. Provides certain protections of servicemembers against default judgments, including a minimum 90-day stay of proceedings, with respect to the payment of any tax, fine, penalty, insurance premium, or other civil obligation or liability. Prohibits an eviction or distress from being made against a servicemember or his or her dependents during a period of military service for a premise for which rent does not exceed the greater of $1,950 (currently $1,200) or the monthly basic allowance to which the member is entitled, except by court order. Prohibits: (1) rescinding or terminating for breach of contract during a period of military service a contract for the purchase or lease of real or personal property (including a motor vehicle) entered into prior to such service; and (2) a person holding a lien on property or effects of a servicemember from foreclosing or otherwise enforcing such lien (with penalties and protection for materially affected dependents) during a period of service and 90 days thereafter. Increases the total amount of life insurance coverage protection provided under the Act to $250,000, or an amount equal to the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance maximum limit, whichever is greater. Allows findings of fact and conclusions of law made by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs in administering the life insurance provisions of the Act to be reviewed by the Board of Veterans Appeals and the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (not reviewable under current law). Sets forth provisions: (1) protecting a servicemember's assets not held in connection with an obligation or liability of a trade or business of that servicemember during his or her military service; and (2) requiring institutions of higher education to allow a servicemember to return to the institution and complete classes after military service.

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Timeline

1. 22 May 2003

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S7042-7051)

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 22 May 2003

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S7041-7042)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 22 May 2003

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 10 July 2003

   Committee

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 108-613.

   Source: Committee

5. 30 September 2003

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

   Source: Committee

6. 17 November 2003

   Calendars

   Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 393.

   Source: Calendars

7. 17 November 2003

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Specter with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-197.

   Source: Committee

8. 17 November 2003

   Reported

   Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Specter with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 108-197.

   Source: Committee

9. 21 November 2003

   Reported

   Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S15481-15499; text of measure as reported in Senate: CR S15481-15498)

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

• Reported to Senate · 17 November 2003 · Download file
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Documents

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• Reported to Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Bunning, Jim [R-KY] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Miller, Zell [D-GA] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssva00 · Standing

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