Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994
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Statements (64)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
legislation
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| gptkbp:addressed |
abuse of bankruptcy system
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| gptkbp:amends |
Bankruptcy Code
bankruptcy filing processes bankruptcy law landscape timing of debt discharge bankruptcy_discharge_timelines eligibility_for_Chapter_7 |
| gptkbp:effectiveDate |
October 22, 1994
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| gptkbp:enactedBy |
gptkb:United_States_Congress
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| gptkbp:established |
automatic stay provisions
bankruptcy trustee roles debtor education requirements new bankruptcy procedures new consumer protections new filing procedures new guidelines for bankruptcy courts new standards for bankruptcy filings |
| gptkbp:hasDepartment |
discharge of debts
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| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1994
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| gptkbp:impact |
small businesses
credit card companies student loan discharges bankruptcy attorney fees bankruptcy case outcomes bankruptcy filing trends consumer debt levels mortgage foreclosures consumer_bankruptcy_filings |
| gptkbp:influenced |
financial institutions
financial literacy initiatives consumer protection laws credit counseling services consumer credit availability credit reporting practices bankruptcy attorney practices bankruptcy court procedures bankruptcy litigation subsequent bankruptcy legislation |
| gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:House_of_Representatives
means test |
| gptkbp:provides |
protection for co-debtors
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| gptkbp:purpose |
reform bankruptcy laws
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| gptkbp:renovated |
Chapter_13_bankruptcy_provisions
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| gptkbp:requires |
proof of income
credit counseling financial disclosures financial management courses debt repayment plans detailed financial statements disclosure of prior bankruptcies documentation of assets verification of income sources |
| gptkbp:signature |
gptkb:Bill_Clinton
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| gptkbp:updates |
court oversight
filing fees creditor claims creditor protections debtor accountability debtor education requirements debtor responsibilities debtor rights awareness transparency in bankruptcy filings transparency in financial dealings |