S. 3197 - National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008
- Sponsor:
- Richard Durbin
- Summary:
- Status:
- The bill has become law.
PASSED on October 3, 2008.
2/3 required to pass
voted YES: 411
voted NO: 0
22 voted present/not voting
National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008
S. 3197 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to exempt for a limited 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. (by CRS)
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- Title
- A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to exempt for a limited 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.
- Other Titles
- National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008
- National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008
- National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008
- National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008
- National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008
- Sponsor
- Richard Durbin
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Finance
- Armed forces
- Armed forces reserves
- Bankruptcy
- Bankruptcy courts
- Civil procedure
- Congress
- Congressional investigations
- Congressional reporting requirements
- Debtor and creditor
- Defense policy
- Emergency management
- Law
- National Guard
- Related Bills
- H.R. 3972 (110th) : To Amend the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 to Exempt from the Means Test in Bankruptcy Cases, for a Limited Period, Qualifying Reserve-Component Members Who, After September 11, 2001, Are Called to Active Duty or to Perform a Homeland Defense Activity for Not Less Than 60 Days.
- H.R. 4044 (110th) : National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008
- H.R. 4044 (110th) : National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008
- Major Actions
Introduced 6/25/2008 Referred to Committee Passed Senate 9/30/2008 Passed House 10/03/2008 Signed by President 10/20/2008 - Bill History
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Chamber/Committee Motion Date Result select this vote Senate Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. 9/30/2008 PASSED by voice vote currently selected House On Passage - House - S 3197 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act - Under Suspension of the Rules 10/03/2008 This bill PASSED the House 411 voted YES 0 voted NO 22 voted present/not votingAction Date Description Introduced 6/25/2008 6/25/2008 Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6166) 6/25/2008 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. Put on a legislative calendar 9/11/2008 Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably. 9/15/2008 Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report. Put on a legislative calendar 9/15/2008 Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 963. select this vote Senate Vote on Passage 9/30/2008 Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. 10/01/2008 Message on Senate action sent to the House. 10/02/2008 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. 10/03/2008 Received in the House. 10/03/2008 Held at the desk. 10/03/2008 Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. 10/03/2008 Considered under suspension of the rules. 10/03/2008 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3197. Presented to President 10/03/2008 Cleared for White House. 10/03/2008 Considered as unfinished business. currently selected House Vote on Passage 10/03/2008 On Passage - House - S 3197 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act - Under Suspension of the Rules Presented to President 10/09/2008 Presented to President. Signed 10/20/2008 Signed by President. Enacted 10/20/2008 Became Public Law No: 110-438. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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