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To allow servicemembers to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed.
4/7/2025, 3:41 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2409
Bill 115 hr 2409, also known as the Servicemembers Telecommunications Freedom Act, aims to provide servicemembers with the ability to terminate their cable, satellite television, and Internet access service contracts while deployed. This bill recognizes the unique circumstances faced by military personnel who may be deployed for extended periods of time, making it difficult for them to utilize these services.
The bill allows servicemembers to cancel their contracts without incurring any early termination fees or penalties. This provision is intended to alleviate the financial burden on servicemembers who may not be able to use these services while deployed and prevent them from being locked into contracts that they are unable to utilize.
Additionally, the bill requires service providers to provide a streamlined process for servicemembers to cancel their contracts, including the ability to do so online or over the phone. This is meant to make it easier for servicemembers to terminate their contracts without having to navigate through complex and time-consuming processes. Overall, the Servicemembers Telecommunications Freedom Act seeks to support and protect the rights of military personnel by ensuring that they are not unfairly burdened by contracts for services that they are unable to use while deployed.
The bill allows servicemembers to cancel their contracts without incurring any early termination fees or penalties. This provision is intended to alleviate the financial burden on servicemembers who may not be able to use these services while deployed and prevent them from being locked into contracts that they are unable to utilize.
Additionally, the bill requires service providers to provide a streamlined process for servicemembers to cancel their contracts, including the ability to do so online or over the phone. This is meant to make it easier for servicemembers to terminate their contracts without having to navigate through complex and time-consuming processes. Overall, the Servicemembers Telecommunications Freedom Act seeks to support and protect the rights of military personnel by ensuring that they are not unfairly burdened by contracts for services that they are unable to use while deployed.
Current Status of Bill HR 2409
Bill HR 2409 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 11, 2017. Bill HR 2409 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on May 11, 2017. Bill HR 2409's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of July 25, 2018
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2409
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2409
Primary Policy Focus
Armed Forces and National SecurityComments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2409
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