H.R. 3304 – National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019

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The National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019 lengthens the period during which qualifying National Guard and reserve members can be exempt from the means‑test presumption of abuse in Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It changes the eligibility window from 11 years to 15 years for those called to active duty or homeland‑defense service for at least 90 days after September 11, 2001. This extension helps eligible service members avoid debt‑relief restrictions for a longer time.

Key Provisions

Amends Section 4(b) of the 2008 National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act, replacing the "11‑year" eligibility period with a "15‑year" period.

Legislative Activity

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Became Public Law No: 116-53.

August 23, 2019

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

June 18, 2019

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Judiciary Committee

June 18, 2019

HouseCommittee

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

Judiciary Committee

July 11, 2019

HouseCommittee

Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

Judiciary Committee

July 11, 2019

HouseCommittee

Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-170.

Judiciary Committee

July 23, 2019

HouseCalendars

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 130.

July 23, 2019

HouseFloor

Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

July 23, 2019 • 6:20 PM

HouseFloor

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7216-7217)

July 23, 2019 • 6:21 PM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3304.

July 23, 2019 • 6:21 PM

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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.

July 23, 2019 • 6:25 PM

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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7223-7224)

July 23, 2019 • 7:20 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 499).(text: CR H7216)

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July 23, 2019 • 7:31 PM

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On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 417 - 1 (Roll no. 499). (text: CR H7216)

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July 23, 2019 • 7:31 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

July 23, 2019 • 7:31 PM

SenateIntro Referral

Received in the Senate, read twice.

July 24, 2019

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Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5321)

August 1, 2019

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Message on Senate action sent to the House.

August 1, 2019

President

Presented to President.

August 13, 2019

Became Law

Signed by President.

August 23, 2019

Became Law

Became Public Law No: 116-53.

August 23, 2019

Voting History

1 vote recorded • Roll call available

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

July 23, 2019 at 7:29 PM

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

Majority required: 2/3 (66.7%)

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417 - 1

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One Hundred Sixteenth Congress of the United States of America

At the First Session

Begun and held at the City of Washington on Thursday, the third day of January, two thousand and nineteen

H. R. 3304

AN ACT

To exempt for an additional 4-year 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.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2019.

2.

National guard and reservists debt relief amendment

Section 4(b) of the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008 (Public Law 110–438; 122 Stat. 5000) is amended by striking 11-year and inserting 15-year.

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Determination of Budgetary Effects

The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the House Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Vice President of the United States and President of the Senate.