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H.R.2409: To allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 11, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 25, 2018
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (2 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Referred in Senate - July 25, 2018
- Engrossed in House - July 24, 2018
- Reported in House - July 24, 2018
- Introduced in House - May 11, 2017
Bill Summary
This bill amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to allow a service member to terminate a commercial mobile, telephone exchange, Internet access, or multichannel video programming service contract at any time after the date the service member receives military orders to relocate for at least 90 days to a location that does not support such service contract. (Currently, such provision applies to a cellular telephone service or telephone...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Congressional Budget Office Estimate
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 25, 2018 |
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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July 24, 2018 |
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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July 24, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules.
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July 24, 2018 |
Voice Vote in the HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7130-7131) |
July 24, 2018 |
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7130-7131)
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July 24, 2018 |
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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July 24, 2018 |
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2409.
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July 24, 2018 |
Mr. Roe (TN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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July 24, 2018 |
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 669.
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July 24, 2018 |
Reported by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. H. Rept. 115-866.
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July 12, 2018 |
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
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July 12, 2018 |
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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May 23, 2018 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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May 11, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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May 11, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
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May 11, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Ryan Costello (R-Pa.) |