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- H.R.3801
H.R.3801: To amend title 11 of the United States Code to modify the application of chapter 7 relating to liquidation cases.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced May 6, 1998
- Latest Major Action May 14, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends Federal bankruptcy law to prescribe guidelines for a needs-based bankruptcy system which precludes individuals from filing for complete relief in bankruptcy under chapter 7 (Liquidation) if certain current monthly income is available to pay creditors. Sets forth formulae for income levels determinative of debtor eligibility for bankruptcy relief. Treats as having income available to pay creditors (and thus eligible for chapter 13...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Commercial and Administrative Law.
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| May 6, 1998 |
Introduced in the House by Robert E. Andrews (D-N.J.) |