United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

S 2809 — A bill to require the Environmental Protection Agency to obtain a court order to garnish wages to pay a nontax debt.

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 113th 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from garnishing the pay of an individual without a court order.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Civil actions and liability Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Environmental regulatory procedures Wages and earnings Government operations and politics
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Frequently asked questions

What does S 2809 do?
Prohibits the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from garnishing the pay of an individual without a court order.
Who sponsors S 2809?
S 2809 is sponsored by Mike Johanns (Republican).
What is the current status of S 2809?
This bill died with 113th 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 S 2809?
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