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Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act

USA119th CongressHR-3159| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
April McClain Delaney

April McClain Delaney

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (17)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act," seeks to strengthen financial protections for servicemembers under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). It mandates that financial literacy training programs for members of the Armed Forces include comprehensive information on consumer financial protections afforded by the SCRA, specifically highlighting the crucial interest rate limits under section 207. The legislation also enhances the notification process for SCRA benefits. It requires that servicemembers receive information about these protections when they first enter military service, and for reserve components, both upon entering reserve service and whenever they are mobilized or ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. A significant provision of the bill expands the obligation of financial institutions regarding the SCRA's 6% interest rate cap. When a servicemember notifies a creditor about a debt, the creditor must now apply this interest rate limitation not only to the specified debt but also to any other existing obligation or liability the servicemember has with that creditor. Additionally, creditors are required to provide servicemembers with convenient mechanisms, such as online, mail, or fax options, for submitting necessary documents to invoke these interest rate protections.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6920
Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act
May 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1550
Introduced in Senate
May 1, 2025
Introduced in House
May 1, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 21, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 21, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 24, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6920
    Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act


  • May 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1550
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 21, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • January 21, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • February 24, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • February 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-1550: Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act of 2025

Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act

USA119th CongressHR-3159| House 
| Updated: 2/24/2026
This bill, titled the "Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act," seeks to strengthen financial protections for servicemembers under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA). It mandates that financial literacy training programs for members of the Armed Forces include comprehensive information on consumer financial protections afforded by the SCRA, specifically highlighting the crucial interest rate limits under section 207. The legislation also enhances the notification process for SCRA benefits. It requires that servicemembers receive information about these protections when they first enter military service, and for reserve components, both upon entering reserve service and whenever they are mobilized or ordered to active duty for more than 30 days. A significant provision of the bill expands the obligation of financial institutions regarding the SCRA's 6% interest rate cap. When a servicemember notifies a creditor about a debt, the creditor must now apply this interest rate limitation not only to the specified debt but also to any other existing obligation or liability the servicemember has with that creditor. Additionally, creditors are required to provide servicemembers with convenient mechanisms, such as online, mail, or fax options, for submitting necessary documents to invoke these interest rate protections.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6920
Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act
May 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1550
Introduced in Senate
May 1, 2025
Introduced in House
May 1, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 21, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Jan 21, 2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
Feb 24, 2026
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Feb 24, 2026
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6920
    Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act


  • May 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1550
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • May 1, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on Armed Services, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • January 21, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.


  • January 21, 2026
    Subcommittee Hearings Held


  • February 24, 2026
    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.


  • February 24, 2026
    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
April McClain Delaney

April McClain Delaney

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (17)
Kim Schrier (Democratic)Christopher R. Deluzio (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Abraham J. Hamadeh (Republican)James C. Moylan (Republican)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)

Veterans' Affairs Committee, Armed Services Committee, Economic Opportunity Subcommittee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-1550: Improving SCRA Benefit Utilization Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted