H.R. 3609 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007
H.R. 3609 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Sep 20, 2007, sponsored by Brad Miller with 87 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Sep 20, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 87
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Emergency Home Ownership and Mortgage Equity Protection Act of 2007 - Amends federal bankruptcy law governing a chapter 13 debtor (adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income) to prohibit the holder of a claim in bankruptcy which is secured by debtor's principal residence from adding fees, costs, or charges while the case is pending, unless such claimholder gives timely notice to both debtor and the bankruptcy tru…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Brad Miller (D-NC). Co-sponsors: 85 Democrats, 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 20, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 17 - 15. (Dec 12, 2007)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
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