HR 3491 · 96th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

A bill to amend title II of the United States Code to provide that a debt for alimony, maintenance, or support is not dischargeable in bankruptcy, including any such debt that is assigned to any State or agency thereof.

Introduced 1979-04-05· Sponsored by Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-04-05)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Stipulates that a debt to a spouse, former spouse, or child for alimony, maintenance, or support, in connection with a separation agreement, divorce decree, or property settlement agreement, is not dischargeable in bankruptcy, including any such debt that is assigned to any State or agency of any State.…

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Cosponsors (17)

13 Democrats4 Republicans