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Automatic Lease Extension for Servicemembers During Deployment

New rules aim to protect servicemembers during their duty by automatically extending their residential leases. This ensures servicemembers do not have to worry about losing their housing while deployed, providing greater stability and peace of mind. However, they can waive this protection if they choose.
Key points
Residential leases for servicemembers will be automatically extended during their military deployments.
The extension lasts until 30 days after the deployment ends, allowing time for return and arrangements.
Servicemembers can waive the automatic lease extension if they do not wish to use it.
The rules apply to deployments lasting 30 to 540 days where family travel is not authorized.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_10313
Sponsor: Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]
Process start date: 2024-12-05
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the automatic extension of residential leases during the deployment of the lessee, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_10313.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-12-05.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Residential leases for servicemembers will be automatically extended during their military deployments.
  • The extension lasts until 30 days after the deployment ends, allowing time for return and arrangements.
  • Servicemembers can waive the automatic lease extension if they do not wish to use it.
  • The rules apply to deployments lasting 30 to 540 days where family travel is not authorized.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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