H.R.3298 - 21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate or suspend certain service contracts entered into before the individual receives notice of a permanent change of station or deployment orders and to provide penalties for violations of interest rate limitations. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate or suspend certain service contracts entered into before the individual receives notice of a permanent change of station or deployment orders and to provide penalties for violations of interest rate limitations. as introduced.
  • Short: 21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act as introduced.

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8/1/2007--Introduced.21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act - Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate or suspend a service contract, after the date of entry into service or the date of the military orders, if: (1) the serv

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8/1/2007--Introduced.
21st Century Servicemembers Protection Act - Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate or suspend a service contract, after the date of entry into service or the date of the military orders, if:
(1) the service contract (such as phone, cable, Internet, or utilities) is executed before the individual is called to service for a period of at least 90 days; or
(2) the person enters into the contract while in military service and thereafter receives orders for a change of permanent station to a location outside the United States, or to deploy with a military unit for a period of at least 180 days. Provides penalties against anyone who:
(1) holds property or funds of a person in military service who lawfully terminates a contract; or
(2) violates the 6% limit on interest rates charged to servicemembers during a period of military service.


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09/23/08
Minnesota Independent: News. Politics. Media. » Ellison challenger ...

Editors Note: Congressman Keith Ellison is a co-sponsor of HR 3298 which asks for Mental Health Screening for our 3 year olds (the PRE-K Act)…Do you see something wrong with this as a parent? The following information is provided by ...

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09/16/08
us house democrats work to mentally screen 3 year olds ...

editors note: congressman keith ellison is a co-sponsor of hr 3298 which asks for mental health screening for our 3 year olds (the pre-k act)…do you see something wrong with this as a parent? the following information is provided by ...

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08/01/08
veterans house legislation as of 30 july 08

hr3298: 21st century servicemembers protection act. a bill to amend the servicemembers civil relief act to allow individuals called to military service to terminate or suspend certain service contracts entered into before the individual ...

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