H.R. 100 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Servicemembers Civil Relief Act
H.R. 100 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by Christopher H. Smith with 40 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 40
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 108-189
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Christopher H. Smith (R-NJ). Co-sponsors: 26 Democrats, 14 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2003
- Passed the HouseMay 7, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 21, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentDec 12, 2003
- Became lawDec 19, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-189. (Dec 19, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
House · May 7, 2003 · Passed425–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Servicemembers Civil Relief ActHouse · May 7, 2003
More bills from Christopher H. Smith in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 192: To amend the Microenterprise for Self-Reliance Act of 2000 and the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961…
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- H.R. 1813: Torture Victims Relief Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
- H.R. 2620: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2003
- H.R. 854: Belarus Democracy Act of 2004
- H.R. 4175: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2004
- H.R. 3936: Veterans Health Programs Improvement Act of 2004
- H.R. 3818: Microenterprise Results and Accountability Act of 2004
Other Armed Forces and National Security bills in the 108th Congress
- S. 330: Veterans' Memorial Preservation and Recognition Act of 2003
- H.R. 2658: Department of Defense Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1516: National Cemetery Expansion Act of 2003
- H.R. 3365: Military Family Tax Relief Act of 2003
- H.R. 2559: Military Construction Appropriations Act, 2004
- H.R. 1588: National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 1683: Veterans' Compensation Cost-of-Living Adjustment Act of 2003
- S. 1156: Veterans Health Care, Capital Asset, and Business Improvement Act of 2003
- H.R. 2417: Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004
- H.R. 2297: Veterans Benefits Act of 2003
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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