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S. 3437Senate117th Congress (2021-2023)Passed Senate

COVID–19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Consolidation Act of 2021

Sponsored by Richard J. DurbinSen. Richard J. Durbin (D-IL)
Introduced December 18, 2021

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The bill extends specific COVID‑19 bankruptcy relief measures that were set to expire one year after the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. It changes the expiration date to March 27, 2022, keeping the temporary relief in place for debtors and creditors affected by the pandemic. The extension applies to all provisions covered by Section 1001 of division FF of that Act.

Key Provisions

  • Amends Section 1001 of division FF of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 by replacing the original one‑year expiration date with a new deadline of March 27, 2022.

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December 20, 2021 • 10:46 AM

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Introduced in Senate

December 18, 2021

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Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S9308; text: CR S9308)

December 18, 2021

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December 20, 2021

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December 20, 2021 • 10:33 AM

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December 20, 2021 • 10:46 AM

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Brian Schatz
Sen. Brian SchatzD-HI · Dec 17, 2021

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of S. 3437, introduced earlier today. I ask unanimous consent that the bill be considered read a third…

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Engrossed in SenateIssued December 18, 2021

117th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 3437

AN ACT

To extend certain COVID–19 bankruptcy relief provisions through March 27, 2022.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the COVID–19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Consolidation Act of 2021.

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Extensions

Section 1001 of division FF of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (Public Law 116–260; 124 Stat. 3216) is amended by striking the date that is 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act each place the term appears and inserting March 27, 2022.

Passed the Senate December 18 (legislative day, December 17), 2021.

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