A bill to amend the Bankruptcy Act, sections 2, 14, 15, 17, 38, and 58, to permit the discharge of debts in a subsequent proceeding after denial of discharge for specified reasons in an earlier proceeding to authorize courts of bankruptcy todetermine try

S. 4247 in the 91st Congress (1969–1970) became law — introduced in 1970, sponsored by Quentin Burdick.

During the 91st Congress (1969–1970), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.