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Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act of 1998

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (May 13, 1998)

Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act of 1998 - Amends Federal bankruptcy law with respect to avoidance by the trustee in bankruptcy of fraudulent transfers and obligations to cite circumstances under which a transfer of a charitable contribution to a qualified religious or charitable unit shall not be considered fraudulent. Prohibits the trustee from avoiding such charitable contributions when acting as lien creditor and successor to certain creditors and purchasers.

States that a claim by any person to recover a transferred charitable contribution shall be preempted by the commencement of the case in bankruptcy.

Redefines "disposable income," for purposes of bankruptcy plan confirmation, to include charitable contributions which do not exceed 15 percent of the debtor's gross income for the year in which the contributions are made.

Prohibits the bankruptcy court, when it determines whether to dismiss a case, from taking into consideration whether a debtor makes charitable contributions to any qualified religious or charitable entity.

What just happenedJun 19, 1998

Became Public Law No: 105-183.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 R
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  1. Jun 19, 1998PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 105-183.

  2. Jun 19, 1998BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 105-183.

  3. Jun 19, 1998PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 19, 1998BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 10, 1998FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 10, 1998President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 3, 1998FloorH38700

    A similar measure H.R. 2604 was laid on the table without objection.

  8. Jun 3, 1998FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. Jun 3, 1998FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection.

  10. Jun 3, 1998Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.

  11. Jun 3, 1998FloorH30200

    Mr. Gekas asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  12. Jun 3, 1998FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4005)

  13. May 14, 1998FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. May 14, 1998Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  15. May 14, 1998FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  16. May 13, 1998Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100-0. Record Vote No: 132.

  17. May 13, 1998Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 100-0. Record Vote No: 132.

  18. May 13, 1998Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S4769-4772)

  19. Feb 26, 1998Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 314.

  20. Feb 26, 1998Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  21. Feb 26, 1998Committee14000

    Committee on Judiciary. Reported to Senate by Senator Hatch with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  22. Feb 26, 1998Committee

    Committee on Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  23. Oct 1, 1997IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  24. Oct 1, 1997IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10294)

  25. Oct 1, 1997IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedMay 13, 199835

Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act of 1998 - Amends Federal bankruptcy law with respect to avoidance by the trustee in bankruptcy of fraudulent transfers and obligations to cite circumstances under which a transfer of a charitable contribution to a qualified religious or charitable unit shall not be considered fraudulent. Prohibits the trustee from avoiding such charitable contributions when acting as lien creditor and successor to certain creditors and purchasers.

States that a claim by any person to recover a transferred charitable contribution shall be preempted by the commencement of the case in bankruptcy.

Redefines "disposable income," for purposes of bankruptcy plan confirmation, to include charitable contributions which do not exceed 15 percent of the debtor's gross income for the year in which the contributions are made.

Prohibits the bankruptcy court, when it determines whether to dismiss a case, from taking into consideration whether a debtor makes charitable contributions to any qualified religious or charitable entity.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Feb 26, 199801

Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act of 1998 - Amends Federal bankruptcy law with respect to avoidance by the trustee in bankruptcy of fraudulent transfers and obligations to cite circumstances under which a transfer of a charitable contribution to a qualified religious or charitable unit shall not be considered fraudulent. Prohibits the trustee from avoiding such charitable contributions when acting as lien creditor and successor to certain creditors and purchasers.

States that a claim by any person to recover a transferred charitable contribution shall be preempted by the commencement of the case in bankruptcy.

Redefines "disposable income," for purposes of bankruptcy plan confirmation, to include charitable contributions which do not exceed 15 percent of the debtor's gross income for the year in which the contributions are made.

Prohibits the bankruptcy court, when it determines whether to dismiss a case, from taking into consideration whether a debtor makes charitable contributions to any qualified religious or charitable entity.

Introduced in SenateOct 1, 199700

Religious Liberty and charitable Donation Protection Act of 1997 - Amends Federal bankruptcy law with respect to avoidance by the trustee in bankruptcy of fraudulent transfers and obligations to cite circumstances under which a transfer of a charitable contribution to a qualified religious or charitable unit shall not be considered to be fraudulent. Prohibits the trustee from avoiding such charitable contributions when acting as lien creditor and successor to certain creditor and purchasers.

Redefines "disposable income," for purposes of bankruptcy plan confirmation, to include charitable contributions which do not exceed 15 percent of the debtor's gross income for the year in which the contributions are made.

Prohibits the bankruptcy court, when it determines whether to dismiss a case, from taking into consideration whether a debtor makes charitable contributions to any qualified religious or charitable entity.

Religious Liberty and Charitable Donation Protection Act of 1998 — Informed