S-3084 : Still Just a Bill

Emergency Relief for Servicemembers Act of 2021

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
2021-10-27IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.Senate
2021-10-27IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary 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

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