H.R.2028 - Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2011

To amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the dischargeability of debts for certain educational payments and loans. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: To amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the dischargeability of debts for certain educational payments and loans. as introduced.

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Steve Cohen

D-TN

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Official Summary

5/26/2011--Introduced.Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2011 - Amends the federal bankruptcy code to remove qualified educational loans as an exception to discharge from bankruptcy.

Organizations Supporting H.R.2028

  • American Federation of Teachers
  • American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities
  • American Association of University Women
  • American Council on Education
  • Americans for Financial Reform
  • ...and 30 more. See all.

Organizations Opposing H.R.2028

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02/19/12
P43-B plan for storm-hit cities backed

HR 2028, a resolution directing the National Housing Authority to concentrate all efforts and all available resources to Cagayan de Oro City and establish permanent housing in resettlement areas; • HR 2030, a resolution urging the Department of Public ..

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12/14/11
School debt, animal research among legislative concerns

The Executive Board voted Nov. 11 to support S. 1102, the Fairness for Struggling Students Act, and H.R. 2028, the Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act, each of which would allow privately issued student loan debts to be discharged through bankrupt

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05/30/12
OCCUPY STUDENT DEBT CAMPAIGN | Mitchel Cohen

Recent bills introduced in Congress — Student Loan Forgiveness Act (H.R. 4170) and the Private Student Bankruptcy Fairness Act (H.R. 2028) — have zero chance of passing in anything like their current form. Practically ...

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05/22/12
Student Loan Debacle: H.R. 2028 Private Student Loan Bankruptcy ...

H.R. 2028 Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2011 & H.R. 4170 Student Loan Forgiveness Act Rep. Hansen Clarke [D-MI13]. Call your Senator and Congressperson Today Address & Phone Directory: ...

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05/22/12
Student Loan Debacle: H.R. 2028 Private Student Loan Bankruptcy ...

H.R. 2028 Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2011 & H.R. 4170 Student Loan Forgiveness Act Rep. Hansen Clarke [D-MI13]. Call your Senator and Congressperson Today Address & Phone Directory: ...

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