An amendment to add a new section setting out garnishment and collection procedures.

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Amendment Number
491
Description
An amendment to add a new section setting out garnishment and collection procedures.
Purpose
Amendment sought to limit the ability of lenders to garnish wages in collecting defaulted student loans. \ A point of order was sustained against the amendment on the grounds that it violates section 303(a) of the Congressional Budget Act in that it would create new entitlement authority in fiscal year 1993 notwithstanding the fact that the Congress has not agreed to the budget resolution for fiscal year 1993.
Congress
102
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Mar 26, 1992
Latest Action Text
Mr. Coleman (MO) raised a point of order against the Waters amendment (A045). Mr. Coleman stated that the provisions of the Waters amendment create new authorities in violation of the Budget act. The Chair sustained the point of order.
Latest Action Time
18:25:35
Submitted Date
Mar 26, 1992
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 7, 2021
Amendment 491 — Informed