HR 6461 · 97th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector
A bill to amend title 11, United States Code, to provide for expedited determinations of interests in grain and the proceeds of grain, held by debtors who own or operate grain storage facilities.
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: For Previous Action See H.R.6034.(1982-05-21)
Plain Language Summary
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Amends the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978 to permit a bankruptcy court to expedite the procedures for the determination of interests in and the disposition of grain and proceeds of grain held by debtors who own or operate grain storage facilities. Allows the shortening of time periods applicable for such procedures and establishment of a timetable for the completion of certain procedures. Permits such time periods and timetable to be modified by the court for good cause shown. Sets forth the criteria by which such time periods may be shortened and the procedures which may be expedited. Requires notice to any governmental unit with regulatory jurisdiction over the operation or liquidation of the debtor or his business of any request made or order entered into for expedited determinations of interest. Requires the trustee to consult with such governmental unit before taking any action relating to the disposition of grain in the control of the debtor or the estate. Declares that unless such an order is stayed pending appeal, the reversal or modification on appeal of an order establishing an expedited procedure or determining any interest in or approving any disposition of grain or its …
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Cosponsors (14)
10 Democrats4 Republicans