HR-5752 : Still Just a Bill

Emergency Relief for Servicemembers Act

This bill authorizes a servicemember to terminate specified contracts (e.g., contracts for commercial mobile service or internet service) that are entered into in relation to military orders for a permanent change of station if the member then receives a stop movement order in response to a local, national, or global emergency which prevents the member from using the services provided under the contract.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-07-19CommitteeOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2022-07-19CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-07-18CommitteeSubcommittee on Economic Opportunity Discharged.House committee actions
2021-11-02CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.House committee actions
2021-10-27IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.House floor actions
2021-10-27IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Armed Forces and National Security
See Subjects
  • Contracts and agency
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • Military readiness
  • Telecommunication rates and fees
  • Telephone and wireless communication

Related Bills

See Related Bills