(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Amends the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to provide for the protection of child custody arrangements for parents who are members deployed in support of a contingency operation. States that if a motion for change of custody of a child of such a member is filed while the member is so deployed, no court may enter an order modifying or amending a previous child custody judgment, except if there is clear and convincing evidence that it is in the best interest of the child. Prohibits any court from considering a member's absence due to deployment, or possible deployment, in support of a contingency operation in determining the best interest of the child.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mr. Filner moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4202-4206)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6048.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4202-4203)
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4202-4203)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
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