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H.R. 3304 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020

National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019

H.R. 3304 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on Jun 18, 2019, sponsored by Steve Cohen with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Jun 18, 2019
Co-sponsors
3
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector
Public law
Public Law 116-53

What it does

National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019 This bill extends for an additional four years the exemption from the means test under Chapter 7 bankruptcy for qualifying members of an Armed Forces reserve component or the National Guard. Specifically, members who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days qualify for this exemption.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Steve Cohen (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJun 18, 2019
  • Passed the HouseJul 23, 2019
  • Passed the SenateAug 1, 2019
  • Sent to the PresidentAug 13, 2019
  • Became lawAug 23, 2019

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-53. (Aug 23, 2019)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    House · Jul 23, 2019 · Passed
    417–1

Every roll call vote on this bill

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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