All Roll Calls
Yes: 399 • No: 14
117-hr-1651117th CongressWALLET
COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021
Sponsored By: Representative Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]
Became Law
Summary
Extends COVID-19 bankruptcy relief under the CARES Act from one year to two years. It changes the law's sunset language to add an extra year, fixes related cross-references for post-confirmation repayment plans, and instructs budget scorekeepers to use the House Budget Committee's PAYGO statement when reporting the act's budgetary effects.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Longer COVID bankruptcy relief for filers
The law extends certain CARES Act bankruptcy relief from one year to two years. It covers the parts named in Section 1113 of the CARES Act. The change takes effect upon enactment. If you file under those rules, you can use the relief for one extra year.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12]
NY • D
Cosponsors
Rep. Cline, Ben [R-VA-6]
VA • R
Sponsored 3/8/2021
Rep. Taylor, Van [R-TX-3]
TX • R
Sponsored 3/16/2021
Roll Call Votes
house vote • 3/17/2021
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Yes: 399 • No: 14