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H.R. 100 (108th)

Servicemembers Civil Relief Act

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 January 2003

Last action

19 December 2003 · President

Status

Became Public Law No: 108-189.

Sponsors

Rep. Smith, Christopher H. [R-NJ-4], Rep. Evans, Lane [D-IL-17], Rep. Reyes, Silvestre [D-TX-16], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Michaud, Michael H. [D-ME-2], Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4], Rep. Brown, Henry E., Jr. [R-SC-1], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Rodriguez, Ciro D. [D-TX-28], Rep. Hooley, Darlene [D-OR-5], Rep. Strickland, Ted [D-OH-6], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Holden, Tim [D-PA-17], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Murphy, Tim [R-PA-18], Rep. Renzi, Rick [R-AZ-1], Sen. Udall, Tom [D-NM], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Beauprez, Bob [R-CO-7], Rep. Simmons, Rob [R-CT-2], Sen. Boozman, John [R-AR], Rep. Miller, Jeff [R-FL-1], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Hefley, Joel [R-CO-5], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], ROBERT BRADY, Rep. Cooper, Jim [D-TN-5], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Garrett, Scott [R-NJ-5], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Edwards, Chet [D-TX-17]

Subjects

Defence, Taxation

Source updated

7 April 2025

Defence · Taxation

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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 $1,700 (currently $1,200), 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 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).

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Timeline

  1. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E14)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 21 January 2003

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from SBA.

    Source: Committee

  6. 20 February 2003

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.

    Source: Committee

  7. 1 April 2003

    Committee

    Subcommittee on Benefits Discharged.

    Source: Committee

  8. 2 April 2003

    Committee

    Favorable Executive Comment Received from SBA.

    Source: Committee

  9. 3 April 2003

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  10. 3 April 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  11. 30 April 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 45.

    Source: Calendars

  12. 30 April 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 108-81.

    Source: Committee

  13. 30 April 2003

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 108-81.

    Source: Committee

  14. 7 May 2003

    Vote

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 163). (text: CR H3688-3696)

    Source: Floor

  15. 7 May 2003

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 7 May 2003

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 425 - 0 (Roll no. 163).(text: CR H3688-3696)

    Source: Floor

  17. 7 May 2003

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3688-3700)

    Source: Floor

  18. 7 May 2003

    Vote

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

    Source: Floor

  19. 7 May 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 100.

    Source: Floor

  20. 7 May 2003

    Floor

    Mr. Smith (NJ) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  21. 8 May 2003

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  22. 21 November 2003

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S15499)

    Source: Floor

  23. 21 November 2003

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  24. 21 November 2003

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  25. 21 November 2003

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  26. 25 November 2003

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  27. 8 December 2003

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H12868-12876)

    Source: NotUsed

  28. 8 December 2003

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  29. 8 December 2003

    Passed

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H12868-12876)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  30. 8 December 2003

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Smith (NJ) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment. (consideration: CR H12868-12878)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  31. 12 December 2003

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  32. 12 December 2003

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  33. 19 December 2003

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 108-189.

    Source: President

  34. 19 December 2003

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

  35. 19 December 2003

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

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