Servicemember Foreclosure Protections Extension Act of 2015

Bill 114 hr 189, also known as the Servicemember Foreclosure Protections Extension Act of 2015, is a piece of legislation that aims to extend certain foreclosure protections for military servicemembers and their families. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 9, 2015 by Representative Elijah Cummings of Maryland.

The main purpose of the bill is to extend the protections provided under the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) to ensure that servicemembers are not unfairly targeted for foreclosure while they are serving their country. The SCRA provides a number of protections for servicemembers, including the ability to delay foreclosure proceedings while they are on active duty.

If passed, the Servicemember Foreclosure Protections Extension Act of 2015 would extend these protections for an additional three years, ensuring that servicemembers and their families are not at risk of losing their homes while they are serving their country. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being considered by the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Overall, the Servicemember Foreclosure Protections Extension Act of 2015 is an important piece of legislation that seeks to protect the rights of military servicemembers and their families during times of financial hardship. If passed, it would provide much-needed peace of mind for those who are serving our country.