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Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019

2/8/2022, 11:19 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2648

Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019

This bill permits a borrower to discharge in bankruptcy a nonprofit, government, or private student loan, or an obligation to repay an educational benefit, scholarship, or stipend.

Current Status of Bill HR 2648

Bill HR 2648 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2019. Bill HR 2648 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on May 9, 2019.  Bill HR 2648's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 5. as of September 29, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2648

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
29
Democrat Cosponsors
28
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2648

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Potential Impact Areas

- Bankruptcy
- Higher education
- Student aid and college costs

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2648

Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019
To provide bankruptcy relief for student borrowers.
Student Borrower Bankruptcy Relief Act of 2019

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