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H.R. 2807 (96th)
A bill to amend the Bankruptcy Act to provide for the nondischargeability of certain student loan debts guaranteed or insured by the United States.
Introduced
13 March 1979
Last action
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Status
Public Law 96-56.
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Subjects
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10 August 2026
Summary
Amends the Bankruptcy Act to prohibit the discharge of any federally insured or guaranteed student loan prior to five years from the commencement of the repayment period for such loan unless the court determines that repayment from future income will impose an undue hardship on the bankrupt or the bankrupt's dependents.
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3 official files
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 15 August 1979
Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 21 June 1979
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 13 March 1979
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-bill/2807
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/96/hr/2807