Number: RS20706
Title: H.R. 2415: Bankruptcy Reform in the Closing Days of the 106th Congress
Authors: Robin Jeweler, American Law Division 
Abstract: A final effort to enact bankruptcy reform legislation is taking place as the 106th Congress comes to a close. The legislation retains the essential elements of consumer reform that previously passed both chambers-a means test to exclude some debtors from chapter 7 and stricter performance requirements for chapter 13 debtors. On October 12, the House passed a conference report which embodies the legislation negotiated between House and Senate Republican leadership. It is likely to be taken up in the Senate in the post-election session prior to adjournment sine die.
Pages: 4
Date: Updated January 12, 2001