WASHINGTON, D.C.–Legislation beefing up consumer protections for service members buying life insurance and other products on military bases passed unanimously today by the Senate Banking Committee.

The legislation contains stronger consumer protection provisions than one passed overwhelmingly by the House in June last year.

It is likely to face prompt Senate floor action, possibly before Congress departs for its July 4th recess.

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