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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.

previous 110th session of congress 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 ... morehide bill summary

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Introduced		Voted on by Senate		Voted on by House		Considered By President		This Bill Has Become Law
June 25, 2008		September 30, 2008		October 03, 2008		October 20, 2008		October 20, 2008

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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

Date	Chamber	Question	Aye	Nay	Result
October 03, 2008	House	S.3197 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass: S 3197 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act	411	0	Passed	See Vote

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Enacted on Oct 20, 2008. Became Public Law No: 110-438.
Signed on Oct 20, 2008.
Oct 09, 2008. Presented to President.
Passed roll in the House on Oct 03, 2008. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 682). (text: CR 10/2/2008 H10648-10649)
Passed roll in the House on Oct 03, 2008. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 411 - 0 (Roll no. 682).
Oct 03, 2008: Considered as unfinished business.
Oct 03, 2008. Cleared for White House.
Oct 02, 2008: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3197.
Oct 02, 2008: Considered under suspension of the rules.
Oct 02, 2008: Mr. Conyers moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Oct 02, 2008: Held at the desk.
Oct 02, 2008: Received in the House.
Oct 02, 2008: 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.
Oct 01, 2008: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed by Unanimous Consent in the Senate on Sep 30, 2008. Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Sep 15, 2008: Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy with an amendment. Without written report.
Added to calendar on Sep 15, 2008: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 963..
Sep 11, 2008: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Added to calendar on Sep 11, 2008: Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably..
Jun 25, 2008: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 25, 2008: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6166)
Introduced on Jun 25, 2008.

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Roll Call - Carol Shea-Porter · Vote: 'Aye' regarding H.R.6867 · Vote: 'Aye' regarding S.3197 · Vote: 'Nay' regarding H.R.1424 · Vote: 'Aye' regarding H.Res.1525 · Vote: 'Aye' regar

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Senate Judiciary Committee Passes S. 3197 · District Court Grants Injunction Protecting NACBA Members from Gag Rule · Katherine Porter Publishes Article · Ninth Circuit Supports NACBA Position In Kagenveama · NACBA Responds to G

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Roll Call - Carol Shea-Porter · Vote: 'Aye' regarding H.R.6867 · Vote: 'Aye' regarding S.3197 · Vote: 'Nay' regarding H.R.1424 · Vote: 'Aye' regarding H.Res.1525 · Vote: 'Aye' regar

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