United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 1263 — To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide surviving spouses with certain protections relating to mortgages and mortgage foreclosures, and for other purposes.

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

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Summary

Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, for five years after enactment of this Act, to afford surviving spouses of servicemembers who die while in the military and whose death is service-connected the same protections against sale, foreclosure, and seizure of property currently applicable to their husbands who while in military service are unable to meet an obligation on real or personal property. Requires each lending institution subject to specified requirements for a maximum 6% rate of interest on a servicemember's debts incurred before military service to designate one of its employees as a compliance officer responsible for: (1) ensuring the institution's compliance with such requirements, and (2) distributing information to servicemembers whose obligations and liabilities are covered by such requirements. Requires such a lending institution that had annual assets for the preceding fiscal year of $10 billion or more to maintain a toll-free telephone number and make it available on its primary Internet website. Extends from 9 months to 12 months after the end of military service the period of specified protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures. Sunsets such extension on December 31, 2017.

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Action History

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

  2. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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

  4. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H6727)

  5. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1263.

  6. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H6727-6729)

  7. Mr. Runyan moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  8. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 153.

  9. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 112-234.

  10. Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

  11. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  12. Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote .

  13. Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  14. Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  15. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.

  16. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E653)

  17. Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 1263 do?
Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, for five years after enactment of this Act, to afford surviving spouses of servicemembers who die while in the military and whose death is service-connected the same protections against sale, foreclosure, and seizure of property currently applicable to their husbands who while in military service are unable to meet an obligation on real or personal property. Requires each lending institution subject to specified requirements for a maximum 6% rate of interest on a servicemember's debts incurred before military service to designate one of its employees as a compliance officer responsible for: (1) ensuring the institution's compliance with such requirements, and (2) distributing information to servicemembers whose obligations and liabilities are covered by such requirements. Requires such a lending institution that had annual assets for the preceding fiscal year of $10 billion or more to maintain a toll-free telephone number and make it available on its primary Internet website. Extends from 9 months to 12 months after the end of military service the period of specified protections for servicemembers against mortgage foreclosures. Sunsets such extension on December 31, 2017.
Who sponsors HR 1263?
HR 1263 is sponsored by Bob Filner (Democrat).
What is the current status of HR 1263?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 1263?
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