An amendment setting out the requirements for a state law to qualify as a garnishment law. The requirements include 1) up to 10 percent of disposable pay may be deducted, 2) gives an individual a minimum of 30 days written notice of such deductions, 3) gives individuals rights to inspect documents, 4) provides an appeal process, 5) prohibits employers from dismissing employees because of the deduction. It also increases from 30 percent to 35 percent the amount of a defaulted Guaranteed Student Loan that a State guaranty agency may keep to cover collection costs in those states that enact these garnishment laws.

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Amendment Number
657
Description
An amendment setting out the requirements for a state law to qualify as a garnishment law. The requirements include 1) up to 10 percent of disposable pay may be deducted, 2) gives an individual a minimum of 30 days written notice of such deductions, 3) gives individuals rights to inspect documents, 4) provides an appeal process, 5) prohibits employers from dismissing employees because of the deduction. It also increases from 30 percent to 35 percent the amount of a defaulted Guaranteed Student Loan that a State guaranty agency may keep to cover collection costs in those states that enact these garnishment laws.
Congress
99
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Dec 4, 1985
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Voice Vote.
Submitted Date
Dec 4, 1985
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Jun 30, 2021
Amendment 657 — Informed