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HR 3304 — National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 18, 2019. Enacted.

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Summary

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. Currently, the exemption expires on December 19, 2019.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

28 added · 28 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to HR 3304 changes the duration related to debt relief for members of the National Guard and reserve components of the Armed Forces from "11-year" to "15-year." This adjustment in the timeline may extend the period during which affected individuals can manage or receive assistance related to their debts. Additionally, no other text changes were made, and the bill still specifies that the budgetary effects must be determined by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee.

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[Congressional Bills 116th Congress] [From the U.S.
[116th Congress Public Law 53] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 133 STAT.
3304 Received in Senate (RDS)] <DOC> 116th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
1078]] Public Law 116-53 116th Congress An Act To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days.
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<<NOTE:
3304 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 24, 2019 Received _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days.
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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
23, - [H.R.
3304]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019.
11 USC 101 note.>> SECTION 1.
NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVISTS DEBT RELIEF AMENDMENT.
<<NOTE:
Section 4(b) of the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 (Public Law 110-438;
11 USC 707 note.>> NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVISTS DEBT RELIEF AMENDMENT.
Section 4(b) of the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of (Public Law 110-438;
5000) is amended by striking ``11-year'' and inserting ``15-year''.
5000) is amended by striking ``11- year'' and inserting ``15-year''.
Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2019.
Approved August 23, 2019.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
CHERYL L.
3304:
JOHNSON, Clerk.
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No.
116-170 (Comm.
on the Judiciary).
CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol.
165 (2019):
July 23, considered and passed House.
Aug.
1, considered and passed Senate.
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How this bill changes current law

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The bill extends the exemption period for certain reserve and National Guard members from the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7 from 11 years to 15 years.

  • 11 U.S.C. § 707

    ``11-year'' → ``15-year''

    This change increases the exemption period for qualifying members of the Armed Forces from 11 years to 15 years.

Action History

  1. Signed by President.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Became Public Law No: 116-53.

  4. Became Public Law No: 116-53.

  5. Presented to President.

  6. Presented to President.

  7. Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5321)

  8. Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5321)

  9. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  10. Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-170.

  12. Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-170.

  13. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 130.

  14. Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  15. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7216-7217)

  16. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3304.

  17. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  18. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7223-7224)

  19. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 499).(text: CR H7216)

  20. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 499). (text: CR H7216)

  21. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  22. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  23. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  24. Introduced in House

  25. Introduced in House

  26. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3304 do?
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. Currently, the exemption expires on December 19, 2019.
Who sponsors HR 3304?
HR 3304 is sponsored by Cohen, Steve (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3304?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced June 18, 2019. Enacted.
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