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S. 1889 (99th)

A bill to amend title 11 of the United States Code, relating to bankruptcy, to prevent discharge of administratively ordered support obligations.

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Introduced

2 December 1985

Last action

8 May 1986 · Floor

Status

Senate incorporated this measure in S.1923 (and subsequently in H.R.5316) as an amendment.

Sponsors

Sen. Denton, Jeremiah [R-AL], Sen. Simon, Paul [D-IL], Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR], Sen. Gorton, Slade [R-WA], Sen. Trible, Paul S., Jr. [R-VA], Sen. McClure, James A. [R-ID], Sen. DeConcini, Dennis [D-AZ], Sen. Specter, Arlen [R-PA], Sen. Abdnor, James [R-SD], Sen. Cohen, William S. [R-ME], Sen. Armstrong, William L. [R-CO], Sen. Laxalt, Paul D. [R-NV], Sen. East, John P. [R-NC], Sen. Helms, Jesse [R-NC], Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID], Sen. Chafee, John H. [R-RI], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Hawkins, Paula [R-FL], Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA], Sen. Stennis, John C. [D-MS], Sen. Stevens, Ted [R-AK], Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA], Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]

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Summary

Amends Federal bankruptcy provisions to prevent the discharge of any order, rule, or determination made pursuant to a State administrative process for obtaining and enforcing child or spousal support orders.

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Timeline

  1. 2 December 1985

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 2 December 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 December 1985

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary requested executive comment from Justice Department, Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

    Source: Committee

  4. 5 February 1986

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Administrative Office of the United States Courts.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 February 1986

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Department of Health and Human Services.

    Source: Committee

  6. 3 March 1986

    Committee

    Committee on Judiciary received executive comment from Department of Justice.

    Source: Committee

  7. 6 March 1986

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 546.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 6 March 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  9. 6 March 1986

    Reported

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Thurmond without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

  10. 11 March 1986

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  11. 11 March 1986

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.

    Source: Floor

  12. 12 March 1986

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  13. 14 March 1986

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Monopolies and Commercial Law.

    Source: Committee

  14. 8 May 1986

    Floor

    Senate incorporated this measure in S.1923 (and subsequently in H.R.5316) as an amendment.

    Source: Floor

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