1. Home
  2. Bills
  3. H.R. 1651

H.R. 1651 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021

H.R. 1651 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) became law — introduced on Mar 8, 2021, sponsored by Jerrold Nadler with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Became law
Introduced
Mar 8, 2021
Co-sponsors
2
Policy area
Law
Public law
Public Law 117-5

What it does

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021 This bill extends existing provisions that provide relief to debtors in bankruptcy, including those related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Jerrold Nadler (D-NY). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 8, 2021
  • Passed the HouseMar 17, 2021
  • Passed the SenateMar 24, 2021
  • Sent to the PresidentMar 26, 2021
  • Became lawMar 27, 2021

Latest action: Became Public Law No: 117-5. (Mar 27, 2021)

How Congress voted

  • On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    House · Mar 17, 2021 · Passed
    399–14

Every roll call vote on this bill

More bills from Jerrold Nadler in the 117th Congress

Other Law bills in the 117th Congress

Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

More

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

Cite or embed this page

Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1651 (117th Congress): COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-1651/covid-19-bankruptcy-relief-extension-act-of-2021 (accessed 2026-10-18).