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Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4980| Senate 
| Updated: 9/28/2022
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2022 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4991
Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020
Sep 28, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Sep 28, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4991
    Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020


  • September 28, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 28, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Finance and Financial Sector

Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-4980| Senate 
| Updated: 9/28/2022
Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2022 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4991
Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020
Sep 28, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Sep 28, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4991
    Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2020


  • September 28, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 28, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (1)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Finance and Financial Sector

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted