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To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make debts for student loans dischargeable.
2/8/2022, 11:17 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 5899
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.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5899
Bill HR 5899 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2020. Bill HR 5899 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2020. Bill HR 5899's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law. as of March 10, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5899
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5899
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorPotential Impact Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Higher education
- Student aid and college costs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5899
To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make debts for student loans dischargeable.
To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make debts for student loans dischargeable.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5899
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