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H.R. 2938Became Law

Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019

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What it doesSummary public law (Aug 23, 2019)

Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019 or the HAVEN Act

This bill modifies the treatment of certain veterans' benefits in bankruptcy.

Specifically, the bill excludes from a debtor's current monthly income certain benefits, including disability benefits, paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense.

What just happenedAug 23, 2019

Became Public Law No: 116-52.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McBath, Lucy [D-GA-6](D-GA)Sponsor
38 cosponsors35 D3 R
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  1. Aug 23, 2019President

    Became Public Law No: 116-52.

  2. Aug 23, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 116-52.

  3. Aug 23, 2019President

    Signed by President.

  4. Aug 23, 2019BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Aug 13, 2019Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Aug 13, 2019President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Aug 1, 2019Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Aug 1, 2019Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S5321)

  9. Aug 1, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.(consideration: CR S5321)

  10. Jul 24, 2019IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  11. Jul 23, 2019FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  12. Jul 23, 2019FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7215-7216)

  13. Jul 23, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7215-7216)

  14. Jul 23, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2938.

  15. Jul 23, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7215-7216)

  16. Jul 23, 2019FloorH30300

    Mr. Cicilline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  17. Jul 23, 2019CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 129.

  18. Jul 23, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-169.

    Judiciary Committee
  19. Jul 23, 2019Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-169.

    Judiciary Committee
  20. Jul 11, 2019Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Jul 11, 2019Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Jun 28, 2019Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.

    Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust Subcommittee
  23. May 23, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. May 23, 2019IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4124)

  25. May 23, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. May 23, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawAug 23, 201949

Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019 or the HAVEN Act

This bill modifies the treatment of certain veterans' benefits in bankruptcy.

Specifically, the bill excludes from a debtor's current monthly income certain benefits, including disability benefits, paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense.

Passed SenateAug 1, 201955

Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019 or the HAVEN Act

This bill modifies the treatment of certain veterans' benefits in bankruptcy.

Specifically, the bill excludes from a debtor's current monthly income certain benefits, including disability benefits, paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense.

Passed HouseJul 23, 201953

Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019 or the HAVEN Act

This bill modifies the treatment of certain veterans' benefits in bankruptcy.

Specifically, the bill excludes from a debtor's current monthly income certain benefits, including disability benefits, paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense.

Introduced in HouseMay 23, 2019

Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019 or the HAVEN Act

This bill modifies the treatment of certain veterans' benefits in bankruptcy.

Specifically, the bill excludes from a debtor's current monthly income certain benefits, including disability benefits, paid by the Department of Veterans Affairs or the Department of Defense.

Honoring American Veterans in Extreme Need Act of 2019 — Informed