Servicemember Housing Protection Act of 2012
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S 3179 — Servicemember Housing Protection Act of 2012
Last action — Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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Died in session
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.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Servicemember Housing Protection Act of 2012 - Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to protect against a mortgage foreclosure or residential lease termination the surviving spouse who is the successor in interest to a servicemember who dies while in military service from a service-connected cause. Extends such protection for the nine-month period following the death of the servicemember. Allows the termination of an existing lease by the lessee, without penalties, when the lessee is assigned to or otherwise relocates to federal quarters or military housing. Requires, in such case, the lessee to notify the lessor, which shall include a letter from the servicemember's commanding officer indicating such relocation.
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Read S 3179 on the official United States source →Action History
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Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3175-3176)
Sponsors
- Jack Reed · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
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Not signed on (546)
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Frequently asked questions
- What does S 3179 do?
- Servicemember Housing Protection Act of 2012 - Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to protect against a mortgage foreclosure or residential lease termination the surviving spouse who is the successor in interest to a servicemember who dies while in military service from a service-connected cause. Extends such protection for the nine-month period following the death of the servicemember. Allows the termination of an existing lease by the lessee, without penalties, when the lessee is assigned to or otherwise relocates to federal quarters or military housing. Requires, in such case, the lessee to notify the lessor, which shall include a letter from the servicemember's commanding officer indicating such relocation.
- Who sponsors S 3179?
- S 3179 is sponsored by Jack Reed (D).
- What is the current status of S 3179?
- 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 S 3179?
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