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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Oct 25, 2001
Servicemembers and Military Families Financial Protection Act of 2001 - Amends the Soldiers' and Sailors' Civil Relief Act of 1940 to prohibit the eviction or distress during a member's period of military service of the spouse, child, or other dependent of such member from any premises for which the rent does not exceed $1,950 (currently $1,250).Allows a member to elect in writing to be insured under the Servicemembers' Group Life Insurance or Veterans' Group Life Insurance programs in amounts in excess of the current $250,000 limit ($500,000, $750,000, or $1 million). Authorizes military pay deductions to cover appropriate insurance premiums.
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Rep. Gutierrez, Luis V. [D-IL-4] · D–IL
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Committee Hearings Held.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1971-1972)
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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