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H.R. 2648: Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019

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To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers.

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Sponsor and status

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Jerrold Nadler

Sponsor. Representative for New York's 10th congressional district. Democrat.

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Last Updated: May 9, 2019
Length: 2 pages
Introduced
May 9, 2019
116th Congress (2019–2021)
Status

Introduced on May 9, 2019

This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on May 9, 2019. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.

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4% chance of being enacted according to Skopos Labs (details)
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Position statements

What legislators are saying

“Chairman Nadler Statement for the Markup of H.R. 3311, the Small Business Reorganization Act”
    — Rep. Jerrold Nadler [D-NY10] (Sponsor) on Jul 11, 2019

“Antitrust Subcommittee Hears Testimony on Student Debt Crisis, Bankruptcy Reform”
    — Rep. David Cicilline [D-RI1] (Co-sponsor) on Jun 25, 2019

“Senator Warren, House Majority Whip Clyburn Introduce Legislation to Cancel Student Loan Debt for Millions of Americans”
    — Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA] on Jul 23, 2019

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History

May 9, 2019
 
Introduced

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Signed by the President

H.R. 2648 is a bill in the United States Congress.

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