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COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021

Introduced: March 8, 2021 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 22 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 27, 2021
Became Public Law No: 117-5.
Mar 27, 2021
Signed by President.
Mar 26, 2021
Presented to President.
Mar 26, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 26, 2021
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1687)
Mar 26, 2021
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1687)
Mar 26, 2021
Without objection, the Chair laid before the House H.R. 1651 along with the Senate amendment thereto. (consideration: CR H1687)
Mar 25, 2021
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Mar 24, 2021
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 24, 2021
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Mar 24, 2021
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1779)
Mar 18, 2021
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Mar 17, 2021
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 17, 2021
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 14 (Roll no. 88). (text: 3/16/2021 CR H1389)
Mar 17, 2021
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 14 (Roll no. 88).(text: 3/16/2021 CR H1389)
Mar 17, 2021
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1480-1481)
Mar 16, 2021
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 16, 2021
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1651.
Mar 16, 2021
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1389-1390)
Mar 16, 2021
Mr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 8, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 8, 2021
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 17, 2021 House · vote #88 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 399–14 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends existing provisions that provide relief to debtors in bankruptcy, including those related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

These provisions (1) exclude certain COVID-19 aid payments from income for the purposes of bankruptcy, and (2) increase the debt eligibility threshold for businesses qualifying for certain types of Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy. Currently, these provisions expire March 27, 2021. The bill extends these provisions for one year.

The bill also allows for modification of a Chapter 13 repayment plan for plans confirmed before the date of enactment of this bill if the debtor is experiencing material financial hardship due to COVID-19. Currently, such a modification is only available for plans confirmed before March 27, 2020.

What's happening now March 27, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-5.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1