H.R.621: To amend the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to prohibit discrimination in the rental of housing to members of the Armed Forces.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about armed forces and national security
  • Introduced Feb. 5, 2003
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 20, 2003

Bill Summary

Amends the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to impose a fine and/or imprisonment against anyone who discriminates (or attempts to discriminate) against a person in the military service in the rental of housing because of that person's military status.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Benefits.
Feb. 5, 2003

Introduced in the House by Charles B. Rangel (D-N.Y.)

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