H.R. 1651 · 117th Congress · House

COVID-19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021

Enacted· Became Public Law No: 117-5.
Introduced
Mar 8, 21
Passed House
Mar 17, 21
Passed Senate
Mar 24, 21
Sent to President
Mar 26, 21
Signed into Law
Mar 27, 21

Executive Summary

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.

Previous Versions

59Mar 26, 2021

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.

55Mar 24, 2021

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.

53Mar 17, 2021

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.

In addition, the bill extends through March 27, 2022, other bankruptcy protections that currently expire December 27, 2021. These provisions include those that (1) provide for discharge of certain debts, (2) prohibit denying a party COVID-related mortgage or eviction relief due to a party being a debtor in bankruptcy, and (3) protect against termination of utility services in certain circumstances.

00Mar 8, 2021

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.

In addition, the bill extends through March 27, 2022, other bankruptcy protections that currently expire December 27, 2021. These provisions include those that (1) provide for discharge of certain debts, (2) prohibit denying a party COVID-related mortgage or eviction relief due to a party being a debtor in bankruptcy, and (3) protect against termination of utility services in certain circumstances.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAR 27, 2021BecameLaw

    Signed by President.

  2. MAR 27, 2021President

    Signed by President.

  3. MAR 27, 2021BecameLaw

    Became Public Law No: 117-5.

    117Yea
    5Nay
    0NV
  4. MAR 27, 2021President

    Became Public Law No: 117-5.

    117Yea
    5Nay
    0NV
  5. MAR 26, 2021ResolvingDifferences

    Without objection, the Chair laid before the House H.R

    1651 along with the Senate amendment thereto. (consideration: CR H1687)

  6. MAR 26, 2021NotUsed

    Resolving differences -- House actions

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(text: CR H1687)

  7. MAR 26, 2021ResolvingDifferences

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H1687)

  8. MAR 26, 2021ResolvingDifferences

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. MAR 26, 2021President

    Presented to President.

  10. MAR 26, 2021Floor

    Presented to President.

  11. MAR 25, 2021Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  12. MAR 24, 2021Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent

    (consideration: CR S1779)

  13. MAR 24, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in Senate

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  14. MAR 24, 2021Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  15. MAR 18, 2021IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

  16. MAR 17, 2021Floor

    Considered as unfinished business

    (consideration: CR H1480-1481)

    1480Yea
    1481Nay
    0NV
  17. MAR 17, 2021Floor

    Passed/agreed to in House

    Roll Call #88

    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)

    399Yea
    14Nay
    0NV
  18. MAR 17, 2021Floor

    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)

    Roll Call #88
    399Yea
    14Nay
    0NV
  19. MAR 17, 2021Floor

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  20. MAR 16, 2021Floor

    Mr

    Nadler moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  21. MAR 16, 2021Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules

    (consideration: CR H1389-1390)

    1389Yea
    1390Nay
    0NV
  22. MAR 16, 2021Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1651.

  23. MAR 16, 2021Floor

    At 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.

  24. MAR 08, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  25. MAR 08, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  26. MAR 08, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Committees

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Judiciary Committee

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Referred: Mar 8, 2021

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