Number: RL32741
Title: Consumer Bankruptcy Reform in the 109th Congress: Background and Issues
Authors: Robin Jeweler, American Law Division 
Abstract: This report reviews the historical context which forms the background for renewed consideration of consumer reform legislation, including a review of the current law and a survey of selected issues that have been the focus of legislative debate in the past, such as the scope of the homestead exemption, non-dischargeability for liability incurred by violent activity, and the protection of child support payments.
Pages: 14
Date: April 4, 2005