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Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2008

4/7/2025, 2:50 PM

Summary of Bill S 2166

Bill 110 s 2166, also known as the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2008, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address issues related to debt in developing countries.

The bill focuses on promoting responsible lending practices by encouraging transparency and accountability in lending to developing countries. It also aims to expand debt cancellation for these countries in order to provide them with relief from their financial burdens.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the establishment of a comprehensive debt relief program for eligible countries. This program would involve canceling a portion of the debt owed by these countries in order to help them achieve sustainable economic growth and development. Additionally, the bill calls for increased oversight and regulation of lending practices to ensure that loans are being used for their intended purposes and are not contributing to further financial instability in developing countries. Overall, the Jubilee Act for Responsible Lending and Expanded Debt Cancellation of 2008 seeks to address the issue of debt in developing countries through a combination of debt relief and responsible lending practices. It aims to promote economic stability and growth in these countries while also holding lenders accountable for their actions.

Current Status of Bill S 2166

Bill S 2166 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 16, 2007. Bill S 2166 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on October 16, 2007.  Bill S 2166's most recent activity was Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 934. as of August 1, 2008

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2166

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2166

Primary Policy Focus

Foreign Trade and International Finance

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