H.R. 3304National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019

1 recorded action192 of these members are on the 2026 ballotWhat the measure does Read on Congress.gov

Sponsor: Steve Cohen [D-TN-09]
Cosponsors: 3 · 2 Republicans · 1 Democrat
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector
Committee: Judiciary Committee
Latest action: Aug 23, 2019 · Became Public Law No: 116-53.

IntroducedJun 18, 2019
Passed the HouseJul 23, 2019
Passed the SenateAug 1, 2019
Sent to the PresidentAug 13, 2019
Became lawAug 23, 2019

What the measure doesCRS summary

National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019

This bill extends for an additional four years the exemption from the means test under Chapter 7 bankruptcy for qualifying members of an Armed Forces reserve component or the National Guard. Specifically, members who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days qualify for this exemption. Currently, the exemption expires on December 19, 2019.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 3304 as public Law on Aug 23, 2019. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 499

House Jul 23, 2019

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

To exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity

Passed · Two-thirds required

417 Yea 1 Nay 14 not voting

Crossed both parties 1 of 418 voting members broke with their own party: 1 Republican.

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