H.R. 4356 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Protecting Families of Fallen Servicemembers Act
H.R. 4356 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Sep 17, 2019, sponsored by Josh Harder with 1 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 17, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Public law
- Public Law 116-285
What it does
Protecting Families of Fallen Servicemembers Act This bill revises the conditions allowing a service member to terminate a commercial mobile, telephone exchange, internet access, or multichannel video programming service contract at any time after the date the service member receives military orders to relocate for at least 90 days to a location that does not support such contract.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Josh Harder (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 17, 2019
- Passed the HouseNov 12, 2019
- Passed the SenateDec 15, 2020
- Sent to the PresidentDec 24, 2020
- Became lawJan 5, 2021
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-285. (Jan 5, 2021)
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