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COVID–19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021.

The Act amends the CARES Act to extend the sunset for the definition of a small business debtor and other bankruptcy relief measures. It changes the expiration of these provisions from 1 year to 2 years and sets a new sunset date for certain relief in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to March 27, 2022.
Key points
Extends the sunset for the definition of a "small business debtor" under the CARES Act from 1 year to 2 years.
Updates provisions regarding the modification of a plan after confirmation in the United States Code.
Amends the expiration date of bankruptcy relief provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to March 27, 2022.
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Print number: 117_S_473
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]
Process start date: 2021-02-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

COVID–19 Bankruptcy Relief Extension Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_473.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extends the sunset for the definition of a "small business debtor" under the CARES Act from 1 year to 2 years.
  • Updates provisions regarding the modification of a plan after confirmation in the United States Code.
  • Amends the expiration date of bankruptcy relief provisions in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to March 27, 2022.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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