H.R. 2366 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy Act of 2017
H.R. 2366 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on May 4, 2017, sponsored by John K. Delaney with 38 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 4, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 38
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
What it does
Discharge Student Loans in Bankruptcy Act of 2017 This bill amends the federal bankruptcy code to permit a borrower to discharge in bankruptcy a nonprofit, government, or private student loan, or an obligation to repay an educational benefit, scholarship, or stipend.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John K. Delaney (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 4, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial And Antitrust Law. (Jun 7, 2017)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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