H.R. 6198 · 111th Congress · 2009–2010
Bankruptcy Technical Corrections Act of 2010
H.R. 6198 in the 111th Congress (2009–2010) became law — introduced on Sep 23, 2010, sponsored by John Conyers, Jr. with 2 co-sponsors.
During the 111th Congress (2009–2010), Barack Obama was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 23, 2010
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 111-327
What it does
Bankruptcy Technical Corrections Act of 2010 - Makes technical corrections to federal bankruptcy law, relating to amendments made by the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005, with respect to: (1) the power of the court; (2) waiver of sovereign immunity; (3) public access to papers; (4) who may be a debtor; (5) penalties for fraudulent or negligent preparation of bankruptcy petitions; (6) debtor repor…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 23, 2010
- Passed the HouseSep 28, 2010
- Passed the SenateNov 19, 2010
- Sent to the PresidentDec 17, 2010
- Became lawDec 22, 2010
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 111-327. (Dec 22, 2010)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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