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H.R. 2648

Reported by Committee

Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019

Introduced 5/9/2019•116th Congress•House

Latest Action

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 5.

9/29/2020 • House

Summary

Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019

This bill permits a borrower to discharge in bankruptcy a nonprofit, government, or private student loan, or an obligation to repay an educational benefit, scholarship, or stipend.

Introduced in House • 5/9/2019

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Topics & Subjects

BankruptcyHigher educationStudent aid and college costs

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (30)

Party Breakdown

29
Democrats
1
Republicans
0
Independents

Sponsor

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Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10]

Democrat • NY-10

Sponsored 5/9/2019

Cosponsors (29)

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Rep. Katko, John [R-NY-24]

R-NY-24

Joined 5/9/2019

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Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

D-PA-5

Joined 5/9/2019

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Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]

D-CA-15

Joined 5/9/2019

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Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

D-CO-2

Joined 5/9/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

May 9, 2019

Committee Review

September 14, 2020

Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law Discharged.

Floor Debate

Passed Chamber

Other Chamber

President

Enacted into Law

Text Versions (1)

Introduced in House5/9/2019

Details

Bill TypeHR
Current StatusReported by Committee
Cosponsors29