H.R. 5899
Referred to CommitteeTo amend title 11 of the United States Code to make debts for student loans dischargeable.
Introduced 2/13/2020•116th Congress•House
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
3/10/2020 • House
Summary
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 • 2/13/2020
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Finance and Financial Sector
BankruptcyHigher educationStudent aid and college costs
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Bill Journey
Originated in the House
Introduced
February 13, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House2/13/2020