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H.R. 1651Became Law

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary public law (Mar 27, 2021)

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends existing provisions that provide relief to debtors in bankruptcy, including those related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

These provisions (1) exclude certain COVID-19 aid payments from income for the purposes of bankruptcy, and (2) increase the debt eligibility threshold for businesses qualifying for certain types of Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy. Currently, these provisions expire March 27, 2021. The bill extends these provisions for one year.

The bill also allows for modification of a Chapter 13 repayment plan for plans confirmed before the date of enactment of this bill if the debtor is experiencing material financial hardship due to COVID-19. Currently, such a modification is only available for plans confirmed before March 27, 2020.

What just happenedMar 27, 2021

Became Public Law No: 117-5.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-10](D-NY)Sponsor
2 cosponsors2 R
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  1. Mar 27, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-5.

  2. Mar 27, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-5.

  3. Mar 27, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  4. Mar 27, 2021BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Mar 26, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Mar 26, 2021President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Mar 26, 2021ResolvingDifferencesH41931

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

  8. Mar 26, 2021ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1687)

  9. Mar 26, 2021NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1687)

  10. Mar 26, 2021ResolvingDifferencesH40110

    Without objection, the Chair laid before the House H.R. 1651 along with the Senate amendment thereto. (consideration: CR H1687)

  11. Mar 25, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. Mar 24, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  13. Mar 24, 2021Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  14. Mar 24, 2021Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1779)

  15. Mar 18, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  16. Mar 17, 2021FloorH38310

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

  17. Mar 17, 2021FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 14 (Roll no. 88). (text: 3/16/2021 CR H1389)

  18. Mar 17, 2021Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 14 (Roll no. 88).(text: 3/16/2021 CR H1389)

  19. Mar 17, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1480-1481)

  20. Mar 16, 2021FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  21. Mar 16, 2021FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1651.

  22. Mar 16, 2021FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1389-1390)

  23. Mar 16, 2021FloorH30300

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

  24. Mar 8, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  25. Mar 8, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Mar 8, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawMar 27, 202149

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends existing provisions that provide relief to debtors in bankruptcy, including those related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

These provisions (1) exclude certain COVID-19 aid payments from income for the purposes of bankruptcy, and (2) increase the debt eligibility threshold for businesses qualifying for certain types of Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy. Currently, these provisions expire March 27, 2021. The bill extends these provisions for one year.

The bill also allows for modification of a Chapter 13 repayment plan for plans confirmed before the date of enactment of this bill if the debtor is experiencing material financial hardship due to COVID-19. Currently, such a modification is only available for plans confirmed before March 27, 2020.

House agreed to Senate amendmentMar 26, 202159

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends existing provisions that provide relief to debtors in bankruptcy, including those related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

These provisions (1) exclude certain COVID-19 aid payments from income for the purposes of bankruptcy, and (2) increase the debt eligibility threshold for businesses qualifying for certain types of Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy. Currently, these provisions expire March 27, 2021. The bill extends these provisions for one year.

The bill also allows for modification of a Chapter 13 repayment plan for plans confirmed before the date of enactment of this bill if the debtor is experiencing material financial hardship due to COVID-19. Currently, such a modification is only available for plans confirmed before March 27, 2020.

Passed SenateMar 24, 202155

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends existing provisions that provide relief to debtors in bankruptcy, including those related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

These provisions (1) exclude certain COVID-19 aid payments from income for the purposes of bankruptcy, and (2) increase the debt eligibility threshold for businesses qualifying for certain types of Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy. Currently, these provisions expire March 27, 2021. The bill extends these provisions for one year.

The bill also allows for modification of a Chapter 13 repayment plan for plans confirmed before the date of enactment of this bill if the debtor is experiencing material financial hardship due to COVID-19. Currently, such a modification is only available for plans confirmed before March 27, 2020.

Passed HouseMar 17, 202153

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends existing provisions that provide relief to debtors in bankruptcy, including those related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

These provisions (1) exclude certain COVID-19 aid payments from income for the purposes of bankruptcy, and (2) increase the debt eligibility threshold for businesses qualifying for certain types of Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy. Currently, these provisions expire March 27, 2021. The bill extends these provisions for one year.

The bill also allows for modification of a Chapter 13 repayment plan for plans confirmed before the date of enactment of this bill if the debtor is experiencing material financial hardship due to COVID-19. Currently, such a modification is only available for plans confirmed before March 27, 2020.

In addition, the bill extends through March 27, 2022, other bankruptcy protections that currently expire December 27, 2021. These provisions include those that (1) provide for discharge of certain debts, (2) prohibit denying a party COVID-related mortgage or eviction relief due to a party being a debtor in bankruptcy, and (3) protect against termination of utility services in certain circumstances.

Introduced in HouseMar 8, 2021

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends existing provisions that provide relief to debtors in bankruptcy, including those related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

These provisions (1) exclude certain COVID-19 aid payments from income for the purposes of bankruptcy, and (2) increase the debt eligibility threshold for businesses qualifying for certain types of Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy. Currently, these provisions expire March 27, 2021. The bill extends these provisions for one year.

The bill also allows for modification of a Chapter 13 repayment plan for plans confirmed before the date of enactment of this bill if the debtor is experiencing material financial hardship due to COVID-19. Currently, such a modification is only available for plans confirmed before March 27, 2020.

In addition, the bill extends through March 27, 2022, other bankruptcy protections that currently expire December 27, 2021. These provisions include those that (1) provide for discharge of certain debts, (2) prohibit denying a party COVID-related mortgage or eviction relief due to a party being a debtor in bankruptcy, and (3) protect against termination of utility services in certain circumstances.

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021 — Informed