United States 114th Congress Status: Enacted 1 D cosponsors

HR 4246 — National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act of 2015

Last action — Became Public Law No: 114-107. (TXT | PDF)

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This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 15, 2015. Enacted.

Summary

National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 to exempt for an additional four-year period qualifying Armed Forces reserve component and National Guard members (who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for at least 90 days, and remain eligible for an exemption during the 540-day period following such active duty or homeland defense activity service) from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7 (Liquidation) of the Bankruptcy Code.

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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 114-107. (TXT | PDF)

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

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

  7. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 419 - 1 (Roll no. 696). (text: CR H9336)

  8. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H9339-9340)

  9. 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.

  10. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4246.

  11. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9335-9337)

  12. Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  14. Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law.

  15. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1753)

  16. Introduced in House

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

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Bankruptcy Consumer credit Homeland security Military personnel and dependents National Guard and reserves Finance and financial sector
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 4246 do?
National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act of 2015 (Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 to exempt for an additional four-year period qualifying Armed Forces reserve component and National Guard members (who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for at least 90 days, and remain eligible for an exemption during the 540-day period following such active duty or homeland defense activity service) from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7 (Liquidation) of the Bankruptcy Code.
Who sponsors HR 4246?
HR 4246 is sponsored by Steve Cohen (D).
What is the current status of HR 4246?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 15, 2015. Enacted.
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