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H.R. 4246 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016

National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Extension Act of 2015

H.R. 4246 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) became law — introduced on Dec 15, 2015, sponsored by Steve Cohen with 3 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Dec 15, 2015
Co-sponsors
3
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector
Public law
Public Law 114-107

What it does

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…

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Steve Cohen (D-TN). Co-sponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedDec 15, 2015
  • Passed the HouseDec 16, 2015
  • Passed the SenateDec 17, 2015
  • Sent to the PresidentDec 18, 2015
  • Became lawDec 18, 2015

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 114-107. (Dec 18, 2015)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    House · Dec 16, 2015 · Passed
    419–1

Every roll call vote on this bill

Other Finance and Financial Sector bills in the 114th Congress

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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