H.R. 1651 · 117th Congress

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021

Introduced on Mar 8, 2021 by Jerrold Nadler (D-NY-10). 2 cosponsors, 2 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-5.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-5
Introduced
Mar 8, 2021
Cosponsors
2
2 from the other party
Policy area
Law
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To amend the CARES Act to extend the sunset for the definition of a small business debtor, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Bankruptcy
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Debt collection
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Small business

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Mar 27, 2021). Public domain.

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021

This bill extends existing provisions that provide relief to debtors in bankruptcy, including those related to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

These provisions (1) exclude certain COVID-19 aid payments from income for the purposes of bankruptcy, and (2) increase the debt eligibility threshold for businesses qualifying for certain types of Chapter 11 reorganization bankruptcy. Currently, these provisions expire March 27, 2021. The bill extends these provisions for one year.

The bill also allows for modification of a Chapter 13 repayment plan for plans confirmed before the date of enactment of this bill if the debtor is experiencing material financial hardship due to COVID-19. Currently, such a modification is only available for plans confirmed before March 27, 2020.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Jerrold NadlerD-NY-10Sponsor

Republicans · 2

Roll calls

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  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    Mar 17, 2021· House· Passage· Passed 399–14

History

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  1. Mar 8, 2021Introduced in House
  2. Mar 8, 2021Introduced in House
  3. Mar 8, 2021 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  4. Mar 16, 2021 · HouseMr. Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  5. Mar 16, 2021 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1389-1390)
  6. Mar 16, 2021 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1651.
  7. Mar 16, 2021 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  8. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1480-1481)
  9. Mar 17, 2021Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 14 (Roll no. 88).(text: 3/16/2021 CR H1389)House · Roll call 88
  10. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 399 - 14 (Roll no. 88). (text: 3/16/2021 CR H1389)House · Roll call 88
  11. Mar 17, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  12. Mar 18, 2021 · SenateReceived in the Senate, read twice.
  13. Mar 24, 2021 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S1779)
  14. Mar 24, 2021Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  15. Mar 24, 2021 · SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  16. Mar 25, 2021 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  17. Mar 26, 2021 · HouseWithout objection, the Chair laid before the House H.R. 1651 along with the Senate amendment thereto. (consideration: CR H1687)
  18. Mar 26, 2021Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1687)
  19. Mar 26, 2021 · HouseOn motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1687)
  20. Mar 26, 2021 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  21. Mar 26, 2021Presented to President.
  22. Mar 26, 2021 · HousePresented to President.
  23. Mar 27, 2021Signed by President.
  24. Mar 27, 2021Signed by President.
  25. Mar 27, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-5.
  26. Mar 27, 2021Became Public Law No: 117-5.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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  • Positions are shown only where a roll call recorded them; voice votes and unanimous consent record none.