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Introduced
10/04/2024
10/04/2024
In Committee
10/04/2024
10/04/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers.
AI Summary
This bill aims to provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers by amending the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. Specifically, it would remove the current exception that prevents student loans from being discharged in bankruptcy. This means that student loan debt could be eliminated through the bankruptcy process, providing relief to borrowers facing financial hardship. The amendments made by this bill would apply only to bankruptcy cases filed on or after the date of the bill's enactment.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (20)
Jerry Nadler (D)*,
Julia Brownley (D),
André Carson (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Danny Davis (D),
Madeleine Dean (D),
Chuy García (D),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Ted Lieu (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Eric Swalwell (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Maxine Waters (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 10/04/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/9931/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr9931/BILLS-118hr9931ih.pdf |
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