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 for not less than 90 days.
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.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-170.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 130.
Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7216-7217)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3304.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7223-7224)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 499).(text: CR H7216)
Roll Call #499 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 499). (text: CR H7216)
Roll Call #499 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Enacted as Public Law 116-53
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Received in the Senate, read twice.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5321)
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5321)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 116-53.
Became Public Law No: 116-53.