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S.1054: Fighting Fraud in Bankruptcy Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about finance and financial sector
- Introduced May 24, 2011
- Latest Major Action May 24, 2011
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Fighting Fraud in Bankruptcy Act of 2011 - Amends federal bankruptcy law to prescribe remedies, including civil penalties, for a negligent, reckless, or fraudulent assertion of claim in a bankruptcy proceeding under either chapter 7 (liquidation) or chapter 13 (adjustment of debts of an individual with regular income). Prohibits the court, in any case involving a service member, from granting relief from an automatic stay upon request of a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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May 24, 2011 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |