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111TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 3913 
To direct the Mayor of the District of Columbia to establish a District 
of Columbia National Guard Educational Assistance Program to encour-
age the enlistment and retention of persons in the District of Columbia 
National Guard by providing financial assistance to enable members 
of the National Guard of the District of Columbia to attend under-
graduate, vocational, or technical courses. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
OCTOBER 22, 2009 
Ms. NORTON introduced the following bill; which was referred to the 
Committee on Oversight and Government Reform 
A BILL 
To direct the Mayor of the District of Columbia to establish 
a District of Columbia National Guard Educational As-
sistance Program to encourage the enlistment and reten-
tion of persons in the District of Columbia National 
Guard by providing financial assistance to enable mem-
bers of the National Guard of the District of Columbia 
to attend undergraduate, vocational, or technical courses. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
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ment or prohibition during a calendar year may 
not exceed $250,000; and 
‘‘(D) the amount described in this sub-
paragraph is $50,000 for each such violation, 
except that the total amount imposed on the 
person for all such violations of an identical re-
quirement or prohibition during a calendar year 
may not exceed $1,500,000.’’. 
(3) 
CONFORMING
AMENDMENTS.—Section 
1176(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1320d–5(b)) is 
amended— 
(A) by striking paragraph (2) and redesig-
nating paragraphs (3) and (4) as paragraphs 
(2) and (3), respectively; and 
(B) in paragraph (2), as so redesignated— 
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking 
‘‘in subparagraph (B), a penalty may not 
be imposed under subsection (a) if’’ and all 
that follows through ‘‘the failure to comply 
is corrected’’ and inserting ‘‘in subpara-
graph (B) or subsection (a)(1)(C), a pen-
alty may not be imposed under subsection 
(a) if the failure to comply is corrected’’; 
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109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2929 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide the same type of vocational 
rehabilitation benefits and services under laws administered by the Sec-
retary of Veterans Affairs for certain children with spina bifida as 
are currently available to veterans with service-connected disabilities. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 15, 2005 
Mr. WALSH introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend title 38, United States Code, to provide the same 
type of vocational rehabilitation benefits and services 
under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans 
Affairs for certain children with spina bifida as are cur-
rently available to veterans with service-connected disabil-
ities. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR CHILDREN 
WITH SPINA BIFIDA. 
Section 1804(c)(1) of title 38, United States Code, 
is amended to read as follows:
‘‘(c)(1) Subject to paragraph (2), a vocational train-
ing program for a child under this section may include 
the services and assistance described in section 3104 of 
this title.’’. 
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in costs since such limits were last increased in 1992 
and to index the limits to inflation. 
SEC. 253. EXCEPTION TO LIMITATION ON FINANCIAL INSTI-
TUTION PORTFOLIO. 
The second sentence of section 2(a) of the National 
Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1703(a)) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘In no case’’ and inserting 
‘‘Other than in connection with a manufactured home 
or a lot on which to place such a home (or both), in 
no case’’; and 
(2) by striking ‘‘: Provided, That with’’ and in-
serting ‘‘. With’’. 
SEC. 254. INSURANCE BENEFITS. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Subsection (b) of section 2 of the 
National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1703(b)), is amended by 
adding at the end the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(8) INSURANCE BENEFITS FOR MANUFACTURED 
HOUSING LOANS.—Any contract of insurance with re-
spect to loans, advances of credit, or purchases in con-
nection with a manufactured home or a lot on which 
to place a manufactured home (or both) for a finan-
cial institution that is executed under this title after 
the date of the enactment of the by the Secretary shall 
be conclusive evidence of the eligibility of such finan-
cial institution for insurance, and the validity of any
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2641 
To require the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Commission to take 
into consideration the homeland security contributions and value of mili-
tary installations when the Commission conducts its review and analysis 
of the list of military installations recommended for closure or realign-
ment by the Secretary of Defense. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 25, 2005 
Ms. SLAUGHTER (for herself, Mr. PAUL, Mr. DELAHUNT, Ms. HERSETH, and 
Mr. TAYLOR of Mississippi) introduced the following bill; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Armed Services 
A BILL 
To require the Defense Base Closure and Realignment Com-
mission to take into consideration the homeland security 
contributions and value of military installations when 
the Commission conducts its review and analysis of the 
list of military installations recommended for closure or 
realignment by the Secretary of Defense. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. DEFENSE BASE CLOSURE AND REALIGNMENT 
COMMISSION 
CONSIDERATION 
OF 
HOME-
LAND SECURITY CONTRIBUTIONS AND VALUE 
OF MILITARY INSTALLATIONS. 
(a) CONSIDERATION OF HOMELAND SECURITY CON-
TRIBUTIONS AND VALUE.—In conducting its review and 
analysis of the list of military installations recommended 
for closure or realignment that the Secretary of Defense 
submitted to Congress on May 13, 2005, pursuant to sec-
tion 2914 of the Defense Base Closure and Realignment 
Act of 1990 (part A of title XXIX of Public Law 101– 
510; 10 U.S.C. 2687 note), the Defense Base Closure and 
Realignment Commission shall consider the homeland se-
curity contributions and value of each military installation 
included on such list. 
(b) RETROACTIVE APPLICATION.—If the Defense 
Base Closure and Realignment Commission completes its 
review and analysis of the Secretary’s list before the date 
of the enactment of this Act, all other actions carried out 
under section 2914 of the Defense Base Closure and Re-
alignment Act of 1990 by the Commission or the Presi-
dent before the date of the enactment of this Act shall 
have no further force and effect, and such actions may 
resume only after the Commission complies with sub-
section (a). In order to provide sufficient time for the 
Commission to comply with subsection (a), each date spec-
ified in subsections (d) and (e) of section 2914 of the De-
fense Base Closure and Realignment Act of 1990 shall be 
deemed to be the date that is one year later than the speci-
fied date. 
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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION 
H. R. 292 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the amount of the 
military death gratuity from $12,000 to $100,000. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JANUARY 20, 2005 
Mr. BACHUS (for himself, Mr. MOORE of Kansas, Mr. TOM DAVIS of Virginia, 
Mr. YOUNG of Florida, Ms. HOOLEY, Mr. WHITFIELD, Mr. MORAN of 
Kansas, Mr. WOLF, Mr. BROWN of South Carolina, Mr. ROGERS of Ala-
bama, Mr. BACA, Mr. BURTON of Indiana, Ms. BORDALLO, Mr. WELLER, 
Mr. TANCREDO, Mr. BOSWELL, Mr. LEACH, Ms. LEE, Mr. CARDOZA, Mr. 
CHANDLER, Mr. OTTER, Mr. COOPER, Mr. PICKERING, Mr. OLVER, Mr. 
BAKER, Mr. SHAYS, Mrs. DAVIS of California, Mr. SHIMKUS, Mr. DIN-
GELL, Mr. DOGGETT, Mr. FILNER, Mr. BEAUPREZ, Mr. COLE of Okla-
homa, Mr. GONZALEZ, Mr. GENE GREEN of Texas, Mr. GUTIERREZ, Ms. 
HERSETH, Mr. HINCHEY, Mr. HOLT, Mrs. JONES of Ohio, Mr. KILDEE, 
Mr. KIND, Mrs. MALONEY, Mrs. MCCARTHY, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. 
GEORGE MILLER of California, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. SCOTT of Georgia, Mr. 
SPRATT, Mr. STUPAK, Mrs. TAUSCHER, and Mr. ADERHOLT) introduced 
the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Serv-
ices 
A BILL 
To amend title 10, United States Code, to increase the 
amount of the military death gratuity from $12,000 to 
$100,000. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Military Death Benefit 
Improvement Act of 2005’’. 
SEC. 2. INCREASE IN DEATH GRATUITY PAYABLE WITH RE-
SPECT TO MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. 
(a) 
AMOUNT
OF
DEATH
GRATUITY.—Section 
1478(a) of title 10, United States Code, is amended by 
striking ‘‘$12,000’’ and inserting ‘‘$100,000’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) shall apply with respect to deaths occurring 
on or after September 11, 2001. 
(c) FUNDING.— 
(1) SOURCE OF FUNDS.—Amounts for the pay-
ment during fiscal year 2005 of death gratuities by 
a Secretary concerned under sections 1475 through 
1477 of title 10, United States Code, as amended by 
subsection (a), shall be derived from amounts avail-
able for such fiscal year to that Secretary for oper-
ation and maintenance. 
(2) SECRETARY CONCERNED DEFINED.—In this 
subsection, the term ‘‘Secretary concerned’’ has the 
meaning given such term in section 101(a)(9) of 
title 10, United States Code. 
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in chapter 9 of division A of the Miscellaneous Appropriations 
Act, 2001 (Public Law 106–554; 114 Stat. 2763A–194), $6,858,000 
are rescinded. 
COPYRIGHT OFFICE 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses of the Copyright Office, $58,601,000, 
of which not more than $30,481,000, to remain available until 
expended, shall be derived from collections credited to this appro-
priation during fiscal year 2006 under section 708(d) of title 17, 
United States Code: Provided, That the Copyright Office may not 
obligate or expend any funds derived from collections under such 
section, in excess of the amount authorized for obligation or expendi-
ture in appropriations Acts: Provided further, That not more than 
$5,465,000 shall be derived from collections during fiscal year 2006 
under sections 111(d)(2), 119(b)(2), 802(h), 1005, and 1316 of such 
title: Provided further, That the total amount available for obligation 
shall be reduced by the amount by which collections are less than 
$35,946,000: Provided further, That not more than $100,000 of 
the amount appropriated is available for the maintenance of an 
‘‘International Copyright Institute’’ in the Copyright Office of the 
Library of Congress for the purpose of training nationals of devel-
oping countries in intellectual property laws and policies: Provided 
further, That not more than $4,250 may be expended, on the certifi-
cation of the Librarian of Congress, in connection with official 
representation and reception expenses for activities of the Inter-
national Copyright Institute and for copyright delegations, visitors, 
and seminars: Provided further, That notwithstanding any provision 
of chapter 8 of title 17, United States Code, any amounts made 
available under this heading which are attributable to royalty fees 
and payments received by the Copyright Office pursuant to sections 
111, 119, and chapter 10 of such title may be used for the costs 
incurred in the administration of the Copyright Royalty Judges 
program. 
CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For necessary expenses to carry out the provisions of section 
203 of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1946 (2 U.S.C. 166) 
and to revise and extend the Annotated Constitution of the United 
States of America, $100,916,000: Provided, That no part of such 
amount may be used to pay any salary or expense in connection 
with any publication, or preparation of material therefor (except 
the Digest of Public General Bills), to be issued by the Library 
of Congress unless such publication has obtained prior approval 
of either the Committee on House Administration of the House 
of Representatives or the Committee on Rules and Administration 
of the Senate. 
BOOKS FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED 
SALARIES AND EXPENSES 
For salaries and expenses to carry out the Act of March 3, 
1931 (chapter 400; 46 Stat. 1487; 2 U.S.C. 135a), $54,449,000,
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contract of insurance so executed shall be incontest-
able in the hands of the bearer from the date of the 
execution of such contract, except for fraud or mis-
representation on the part of such institution.’’. 
(b) APPLICABILITY.—The amendment made by sub-
section (a) shall only apply to loans that are registered or 
endorsed for insurance after the date of the enactment of 
this Act. 
SEC. 255. MAXIMUM LOAN LIMITS. 
(a) DOLLAR AMOUNTS.—Paragraph (1) of section 2(b) 
of the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1703(b)(1)) is 
amended— 
(1) in clause (ii) of subparagraph (A), by strik-
ing ‘‘$17,500’’ and inserting ‘‘$25,090’’; 
(2) in subparagraph (C) by striking ‘‘$48,600’’ 
and inserting ‘‘$69,678’’; 
(3) in subparagraph (D) by striking ‘‘$64,800’’ 
and inserting ‘‘$92,904’’; 
(4) in subparagraph (E) by striking ‘‘$16,200’’ 
and inserting ‘‘$23,226’’; and 
(5) by realigning subparagraphs (C), (D), and 
(E) 2 ems to the left so that the left margins of such 
subparagraphs are aligned with the margins of sub-
paragraphs (A) and (B).
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(b) ANNUAL INDEXING.—Subsection (b) of section 2 of 
the National Housing Act (12 U.S.C. 1703(b)), as amended 
by the preceding provisions of this subtitle, is further 
amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: 
‘‘(9) ANNUAL
INDEXING
OF
MANUFACTURED 
HOUSING
LOANS.—The Secretary shall develop a 
method of indexing in order to annually adjust the 
loan limits established in subparagraphs (A)(ii), (C), 
(D), and (E) of this subsection. Such index shall be 
based on the manufactured housing price data col-
lected by the United States Census Bureau. The Sec-
retary shall establish such index no later than one 
year after the date of the enactment of the FHA Man-
ufactured Housing Loan Modernization Act of 2008.’’. 
(c) TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING CHANGES.—Para-
graph (1) of section 2(b) of the National Housing Act (12 
U.S.C. 1703(b)(1)) is amended— 
(1) by striking ‘‘No’’ and inserting ‘‘Except as 
provided in the last sentence of this paragraph, no’’; 
and 
(2) by adding after and below subparagraph (G) 
the following: 
‘‘The Secretary shall, by regulation, annually increase the 
dollar amount limitations in subparagraphs (A)(ii), (C), 
(D), and (E) (as such limitations may have been previously
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2643
To protect innocent parties from certain fees imposed by depository 
institutions for dishonored checks, and for other purposes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 25, 2005
Mr. WEINER (for himself, Mr. ACKERMAN, Mr. BERMAN, Mr. BLUMENAUER, 
Mr. BRADY
of Pennsylvania, Mr. CONYERS, Mr. CUMMINGS, Mr. 
DEFAZIO, Ms. DELAURO, Mr. ENGEL, Mr. EVANS, Mr. GRIJALVA, Mr. 
HASTINGS of Florida, Mr. HINCHEY, Ms. JACKSON-LEE of Texas, Mrs. 
JONES of Ohio, Ms. KILPATRICK of Michigan, Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. LEE, 
Mrs. MALONEY, Mr. MCDERMOTT, Mr. GEORGE MILLER of California, 
Mr. NEAL of Massachusetts, Mr. OWENS, Mr. PAYNE, Mr. SANDERS, Ms. 
SCHAKOWSKY, Mr. STARK, Ms. WASSERMAN SCHULTZ, Ms. WATSON, Mr. 
WAXMAN, and Mr. WYNN) introduced the following bill; which was re-
ferred to the Committee on Financial Services 
A BILL 
To protect innocent parties from certain fees imposed by 
depository institutions for dishonored checks, and for 
other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. 
This Act may be cited as the ‘‘Innocent Check De-
positor Protection Act’’.
SEC. 2. CERTAIN CHECK DISHONORMENT FEES PROHIB-
ITED. 
(a) IN GENERAL.—Section 607 of the Expedited 
Funds Availability Act (12 U.S.C. 4006) (relating to mis-
cellaneous provisions) is amended by adding at the end 
the following new subsection: 
‘‘(f) FEES ON DISHONORED CHECKS.—
‘‘(1) RECEIVING DEPOSITORY INSTITUTION.—In 
the case of a check drawn on an account at an origi-
nating institution which is dishonored by the origi-
nating institution due to the lack of sufficient funds 
in such account to pay the check, a receiving deposi-
tory institution may not impose any fee on the de-
positor, in connection with such check, due to such 
dishonorment. 
‘‘(2) RULE OF CONSTRUCTION.—No provision 
of this section shall be construed as affecting any in-
tervening depository institution or the costs of the 
services provided by such depository institution.’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
this section shall apply after the end of the 180-day period 
beginning on the date of the enactment of this Act.
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I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2930 
To prohibit the issuance of any Federal or State permit or lease for new 
oil and gas slant, directional, or offshore drilling in or under one or 
more of the Great Lakes. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
JUNE 16, 2005 
Mr. STUPAK (for himself, Mr. EHLERS, Mr. EMANUEL, Ms. SCHAKOWSKY, 
Mr. BROWN of Ohio, Mr. KILDEE, Mr. KIRK, Mr. LATOURETTE, Ms. 
BALDWIN, Mr. DINGELL, Mr. LEVIN, Mr. KUCINICH, Ms. BEAN, Mr. 
HIGGINS, Ms. KAPTUR, and Ms. SLAUGHTER) introduced the following 
bill; which was referred to the Committee on Resources 
A BILL 
To prohibit the issuance of any Federal or State permit 
or lease for new oil and gas slant, directional, or offshore 
drilling in or under one or more of the Great Lakes. 
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. GREAT LAKES OIL AND GAS DRILLING BAN. 
No Federal or State permit or lease shall be issued 
for new oil and gas slant, directional, or offshore drilling 
in or under one or more of the Great Lakes.
SEC. 2. DEFINITION. 
As used in this Act, the term ‘‘Great Lakes’’ has the 
same meaning as provided by section 118(a)(3) of the 
Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 
1268(a)(3)). 
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(b) The amendment made by this section shall take effect 
on the date of the enactment of this Act or October 1, 2005, 
whichever occurs earlier. 
SEC. 1306. INCORPORATION OF DIGITAL COLLECTIONS INTO EDU-
CATIONAL CURRICULA. (a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited 
as the ‘‘Library of Congress Digital Collections and Educational 
Curricula Act of 2005’’. 
(b) PROGRAM.—The Librarian of Congress shall administer a 
program to teach educators and librarians how to incorporate the 
digital collections of the Library of Congress into educational cur-
ricula. 
(c) EDUCATIONAL CONSORTIUM.—In administering the program 
under this section, the Librarian of Congress may—
(1) establish an educational consortium to support the pro-
gram; and 
(2) make funds appropriated for the program available 
to consortium members, educational institutions, and libraries. 
(d) AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.—There are authorized 
to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out 
this section for fiscal year 2006 and each fiscal year thereafter. 
SEC. 1307. INSPECTOR GENERAL OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. 
(a) SHORT TITLE.—This section may be cited as the ‘‘Library of 
Congress Inspector General Act of 2005’’. 
(b) OFFICE
OF INSPECTOR GENERAL.—There is an Office of 
Inspector General within the Library of Congress which is an inde-
pendent objective office to—
(1) conduct and supervise audits and investigations 
(excluding incidents involving violence and personal property) 
relating to the Library of Congress; 
(2) provide leadership and coordination and recommend 
policies to promote economy, efficiency, and effectiveness; and 
(3) provide a means of keeping the Librarian of Congress 
and the Congress fully and currently informed about problems 
and deficiencies relating to the administration and operations 
of the Library of Congress. 
(c) APPOINTMENT
OF
INSPECTOR
GENERAL; SUPERVISION; 
REMOVAL.—
(1) APPOINTMENT AND SUPERVISION.—
(A) IN GENERAL.—There shall be at the head of the 
Office of Inspector General, an Inspector General who shall 
be appointed by the Librarian of Congress without regard 
to political affiliation and solely on the basis of integrity 
and demonstrated ability in accounting, auditing, financial 
analysis, law, management analysis, public administration, 
or investigations. The Inspector General shall report to, 
and be under the general supervision of, the Librarian 
of Congress. 
(B) 
AUDITS, 
INVESTIGATIONS, 
AND
REPORTS.—The 
Librarian of Congress shall have no authority to prevent 
or prohibit the Inspector General from—
(i) initiating, carrying out, or completing any audit 
or investigation; 
(ii) issuing any subpoena during the course of any 
audit or investigation; or 
(iii) issuing any report. 
(2) REMOVAL.—The Inspector General may be removed from 
office by the Librarian of Congress. The Librarian of Congress
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adjusted under this sentence) in accordance with the index 
established pursuant to paragraph (9).’’. 
SEC. 256. INSURANCE PREMIUMS. 
Subsection (f) of section 2 of the National Housing Act 
(12 U.S.C. 1703(f)) is amended— 
(1) by inserting ‘‘(1) PREMIUM CHARGES.—’’ 
after ‘‘(f)’’; and 
(2) by adding at the end the following new para-
graph: 
‘‘(2) 
MANUFACTURED
HOME
LOANS.—Notwith-
standing paragraph (1), in the case of a loan, advance of 
credit, or purchase in connection with a manufactured 
home or a lot on which to place such a home (or both), 
the premium charge for the insurance granted under this 
section shall be paid by the borrower under the loan or ad-
vance of credit, as follows: 
‘‘(A) At the time of the making of the loan, advance 
of credit, or purchase, a single premium payment in an 
amount not to exceed 2.25 percent of the amount of the 
original insured principal obligation. 
‘‘(B) In addition to the premium under subparagraph 
(A), annual premium payments during the term of the 
loan, advance, or obligation purchased in an amount not 
exceeding 1.0 percent of the remaining insured principal 
balance (excluding the portion of the remaining balance at-
I 
109TH CONGRESS 
1ST SESSION H. R. 2644
To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend from 90 days 
to one year the period after release of a member of the Armed Forces 
from active duty during which the member is protected from mortgage 
foreclosure under that Act. 
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 
MAY 25, 2005
Mr. WYNN introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee 
on Veterans’ Affairs 
A BILL 
To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to extend 
from 90 days to one year the period after release of 
a member of the Armed Forces from active duty during 
which the member is protected from mortgage foreclosure 
under that Act.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representa-
tives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, 
SECTION 1. EXTENSION OF PERIOD OF MORTGAGE FORE-
CLOSURE 
PROTECTION 
UNDER 
SERVICEMEMBERS CIVIL RELIEF ACT. 
(a) EXTENSION TO 12 MONTHS.—Section 303(c) of 
the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (50 U.S.C. App.
533(c)) is amended by striking ‘‘90 days’’ and inserting 
‘‘one year’’. 
(b) EFFECTIVE DATE.—The amendment made by 
subsection (a) shall apply with respect to any person per-
forming a period of military service (as such term is de-
fined in section 101(2) of such Act (50 U.S.C. App. 
511(2))) that begins on or after February 1, 2003.
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