Bill116th CongressFiled Feb 13, 2020Finance and Financial Sector
H.R. 5899
To amend title 11 of the United States Code to make debts for student loans dischargeable.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 13, 2020)
This bill permits a borrower to discharge in bankruptcy a nonprofit, government, or private student loan, or an obligation to repay an educational benefit, scholarship, or stipend.
What just happenedMar 10, 2020
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6](R-WI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2020
- Mar 10, 2020Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House