Public Law 111-97 · S. 475 · Became law

Military Spouses Residency Relief Act

Official title: “To amend the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act to guarantee the equity of spouses of military personnel with regard to matters of residency, and for other purposes.”

House: voice vote · Senate: without objection
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It became law on November 11, 2009.

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