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Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4991| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2020
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020 This bill generally revises consumer bankruptcy law by establishing a new Chapter 10 for individual debtors with not more than $7.5 million in debt. The bill eliminates the ability of individual debtors to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy and repeals Chapter 13, which requires individual debtors to comply with a repayment plan to receive a discharge of debt. Under Chapter 10, debtors may receive a discharge of debt through making minimum payment obligations based on the debtor's assets and income which may result in immediate discharge for individuals with no minimum payment obligation. The bill also provides for residential protections for debtors and revises what type of debt is dischargeable in bankruptcy. An individual may obtain a discharge under Chapter 10 once every six years. Individuals may seek limited bankruptcy proceedings on certain debts, such as a home mortgage. The bill also establishes consumer bankruptcy protections, including by creating a Consumer Bankruptcy Ombuds at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Timeline
Dec 8, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8902
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Dec 9, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 8, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8902
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 9, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8902: Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020

Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4991| Senate 
| Updated: 12/9/2020
Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020 This bill generally revises consumer bankruptcy law by establishing a new Chapter 10 for individual debtors with not more than $7.5 million in debt. The bill eliminates the ability of individual debtors to file for bankruptcy under Chapter 7 liquidation bankruptcy and repeals Chapter 13, which requires individual debtors to comply with a repayment plan to receive a discharge of debt. Under Chapter 10, debtors may receive a discharge of debt through making minimum payment obligations based on the debtor's assets and income which may result in immediate discharge for individuals with no minimum payment obligation. The bill also provides for residential protections for debtors and revises what type of debt is dischargeable in bankruptcy. An individual may obtain a discharge under Chapter 10 once every six years. Individuals may seek limited bankruptcy proceedings on certain debts, such as a home mortgage. The bill also establishes consumer bankruptcy protections, including by creating a Consumer Bankruptcy Ombuds at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Timeline
Dec 8, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-8902
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Dec 9, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • December 8, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-8902
    Introduced in House


  • December 9, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 9, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (2)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 116-8902: Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted