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Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act

12/29/2022, 11:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7526

Bill 117 hr 7526, also known as the Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to enhance the credit monitoring services available to members of the military in order to protect them from identity theft and fraud.

If passed, this bill would require the Department of Defense to provide free credit monitoring services to all active duty servicemembers, as well as to members of the National Guard and Reserves. These services would include regular monitoring of credit reports for signs of suspicious activity, as well as assistance in resolving any issues that may arise.

Additionally, the bill would require credit reporting agencies to provide servicemembers with free access to their credit reports upon request, in order to help them monitor their financial information and detect any potential problems. Overall, the Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act aims to provide members of the military with the tools they need to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud, and to ensure that they are able to maintain their financial security while serving their country.

Congressional Summary of HR 7526

Servicemembers' Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act

This bill applies to uniformed service members free electronic credit monitoring that is currently available to active duty service members.

Current Status of Bill HR 7526

Bill HR 7526 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 14, 2022. Bill HR 7526 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 14, 2022.  Bill HR 7526's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services. as of April 14, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7526

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7526

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7526

Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act
Servicemembers’ Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act
To amend the Fair Credit Reporting Act to expand the definition of an active duty military consumer for purposes of certain credit monitoring requirements, and for other purposes.

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