United States 118th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 138 — Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2023

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the dischargeability of debts for certain educational payments and loans.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill modifies the dischargeability of certain educational debts by removing specific clauses from the bankruptcy code.

  • 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8)

    in obligation to repay funds received as an educational benefit, scholarship, or stipend;

    Removes the exception to discharge for debts related to the repayment of educational benefits, scholarships, or stipends.

  • 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8)

    (ii) → (B)

    Changes the labeling of clauses to reorganize the subparagraph.

  • 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8)(A)(i)

    (i)

    Removes the label from the first clause of the educational debt exceptions.

  • 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8)(A)(i)

    any program for which substantially all of the funds are provided by a

    Adds clarification to the types of educational programs that qualify for the exception.

  • 11 U.S.C. § 523(a)(8)(B)(ii)

    or

    Removes the word 'or' at the end of the clause.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 138 do?
To amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the dischargeability of debts for certain educational payments and loans.
Who sponsors HR 138?
HR 138 is sponsored by Cohen, Steve (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 138?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 138?
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