VoterlyH.R. 3304: National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019
116th Congress · Sponsored from Tennessee · Became law
What this bill does
National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019 This bill extends for an additional four years the exemption from the means test under Chapter 7 bankruptcy for qualifying members of an Armed Forces reserve component or the National Guard. Specifically, members who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days qualify for this exemption. Currently, the exemption expires on December 19, 2019.
Key facts
- Status Became law
- Introduced 2019-06-18
- Policy area Finance and Financial Sector
- Cosponsors 3
- Latest action Became Public Law No: 116-53.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] introduced H.R. 3304. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.
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Agree or disagree with H.R. 3304? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.R. 3304 do?
National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019 This bill extends for an additional four years the exemption from the means test under Chapter 7 bankruptcy for qualifying members of an Armed Forces reserve component or the National Guard. Specifically, members who…
Who sponsored H.R. 3304?
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9] (D) of Tennessee is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.R. 3304?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.R. 3304 now law?
Yes — the latest action indicates H.R. 3304 became law.