S 2128 is sponsored by Graham, Lindsey (Republican), Feinstein, Dianne (Democratic), Tillis, Thomas (Republican), Hirono, Mazie K. (Democratic), Cornyn, John (Republican), Durbin, Richard J. (Democratic), Blackburn, Marsha (Republican), Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), Ernst, Joni (Republican), Klobuchar, Amy (Democratic), and Kennedy, John (Republican).

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United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 6 R · 5 D cosponsors

S 2128 — National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019

Last action July 16, 2019 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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Passed House
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To Executive
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This bill died with 116th 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.

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In plain language

This bill extends debt relief for certain military members for another four years.

The bill aims to exempt qualifying National Guard and reservist members from a means-test for an additional four years. This applies to those called to active duty or homeland defense activities for 90 days or more since September 11, 2001.

What this means for you

Workers: This means workers who are National Guard or reservists may have additional financial relief during service.

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

Bill Text

Introduced Introduced in Senate Current html July 16, 2019

How this bill changes current law

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The bill extends the exemption period for certain military members from the means-test presumption of abuse in bankruptcy law by 4 years.

11 U.S.C. 707 note

~~``11-year``~~ → ``15-year``

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

Action History

July 16, 2019
Introduced in Senate
July 16, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 536 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Graham, Lindsey Republican

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2128 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. Currently, the exemption expires on December 19, 2019.
Who sponsors S 2128?: S 2128 is sponsored by Graham, Lindsey (Republican), Feinstein, Dianne (Democratic), Tillis, Thomas (Republican), Hirono, Mazie K. (Democratic), Cornyn, John (Republican), Durbin, Richard J. (Democratic), Blackburn, Marsha (Republican), Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic), Ernst, Joni (Republican), Klobuchar, Amy (Democratic), and Kennedy, John (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2128?: This bill died with 116th 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.
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At a glance

Identifier: S 2128
Jurisdiction: United States
Session: 116th Congress
Type: Bill
Introduced: July 16, 2019
Status: In Committee
Prime sponsor: Graham, Lindsey

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