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BillHR 3159 · 119

Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act

Introduced
May 1, 2025
Cosponsors
18
Traction
0
Last Action
May 14, 2026

Bill Summary

Improves the benefit utilization process for the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA), which helps military personnel and their families. Requires better implementation and awareness of SCRA benefits.

Sponsored By

April McClain Delaney
Democrat · Maryland · House

Bill Journey

  1. May 1, 2025
  3. May 14, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects active-duty military personnel and their families by making it easier for them to access and utilize the benefits and protections provided by the SCRA, such as reduced interest rates on loans and postponed debt collections.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
18backers
  • Democratic15
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors3 · 18%

Documents

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Cosponsors (18)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMilitary & Foreign
CommitteeHouse Committee (sample)Sample
IntroducedMay 1, 2025
Last UpdatedMay 14, 2026
Latest ActionOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
Subjects
  • Military

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.