S. 3197 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008
S. 3197 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) became law — introduced on Jun 25, 2008, sponsored by Richard J. Durbin with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 25, 2008
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Public law
- Public Law 110-438
What it does
National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 - (Sec. 2) Amends federal bankruptcy law to prohibit the bankruptcy court from dismissing or converting a chapter 7 liquidation case based upon means testing if the debtor, after September 11, 2001, was called to active duty or homeland defense activity while a member of a reserve component of the Armed Forces or a member of the National Guard, and such debtor is: (1) on ac…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Richard J. Durbin (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 25, 2008
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2008
- Passed the HouseOct 3, 2008
- Sent to the PresidentOct 9, 2008
- Became lawOct 20, 2008
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 110-438. (Oct 20, 2008)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Oct 3, 2008 · Passed411–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief ActHouse · Oct 3, 2008
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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