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National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 3328

Bill 118 s 3328, also known as the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to extend the provisions of the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Act of 2008, which provides certain debt relief protections to members of the National Guard and Reserves who are called to active duty.

The National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2023 aims to continue to provide these protections to service members who are called to active duty for an extended period of time. This includes protections such as the ability to defer or reduce payments on certain types of debt, such as mortgages, credit card debt, and student loans, while they are serving their country.

The bill also seeks to ensure that service members are not penalized for their service by creditors or financial institutions. It includes provisions that prohibit creditors from taking adverse actions against service members, such as foreclosing on their homes or repossessing their vehicles, while they are on active duty. Overall, the National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2023 aims to provide important financial protections to members of the National Guard and Reserves who are called to active duty, ensuring that they can focus on their service to the country without having to worry about financial hardships.

Current Status of Bill S 3328

Bill S 3328 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 15, 2023. Bill S 3328 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on November 15, 2023.  Bill S 3328's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S5549-5550) as of November 15, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3328

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
8
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3328

Primary Policy Focus

Finance and Financial Sector

Potential Impact Areas

- Bankruptcy
- Consumer credit
- Homeland security
- Military personnel and dependents
- National Guard and reserves

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3328

National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2023
National Guard and Reservists Debt Relief Extension Act of 2023
A bill to exempt for an additional 4-year period, from the application of the means-test presumption of abuse under chapter 7, qualifying members of reserve components of the Armed Forces and members of the National Guard who, after September 11, 2001, are called to active duty or to perform a homeland defense activity for not less than 90 days.

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