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National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008
A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to exempt for a limited 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.
Other Bill Titles (2 more) 6/25/2008--Introduced.
National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 - Amends federal bankruptcy law to prohibit the bankruptcy court from dismissing or converting a case based on means testing while the debtor:
(1) is either on active duty in the military service ... moreSee Full Bill Text
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Bill Status
| Introduced |  | Voted on by Senate | | Voted on by House |  | Considered By President | | Bill Becomes Law |
| June 25, 2008 | September 30, 2008 | October 03, 2008 |
Latest Vote
| October 03, 2008Roll call number 682 in the House | |||
| Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 3197 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act | |||
| Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%) | Percentage of 'aye' votes: 94% | Result: Passed | |
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October 08, 2008 National Guard and Reservist Debt Relief Act Passes Congress
S. 3197 The National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act is on the way to the White House for the President's signature which will make it a law. The House of Representatives and the Senate both approved the bill unanimously. ...
Source: Florida Bankruptcy Lawyer Blog
October 03, 2008 Vote: 'Aye' regarding S.3197
Ronald Paul [R, TX-14] voted 'Aye' on the question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 3197 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act regarding S.3197 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008.
October 03, 2008 Today in Congress/Open Thread
1) S. 3197 - National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 (Sen. Durbin - Judiciary). No Senate session today, either. Theyâre in recess with no plans to come back, except for pro forma sessions (probably to keep the Pretzeldent ...
Source: AMERICAN NONSENSE
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