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S.895: Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about housing and community development
- Introduced April 24, 2009
- Latest Major Action April 27, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009 - Amends federal bankruptcy law governing a Chapter 13 debtor (adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income). Excludes from computation of debts specified debts secured by the debtor's principal residence. Applies the credit counseling requirement to a Chapter 13 debtor who certifies receipt of notice that the holder of a claim secured by the debtor's principal residence may commence a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 51.
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| April 24, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) |