On the recordJuly 23, 2019
Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentlewoman from Georgia (Mrs. McBath), the author of the legislation. Mrs. McBATH. Mr. Speaker, I am so pleased to bring the HAVEN Act to a vote on the House floor today; and I thank Chairman Nadler, our subcommittee chair; Mr. Cicilline, my Republican cosponsor; Mr. Steube, and all the cosponsors who supported the expeditious passage of this bill. I want to thank the veterans and the advocates for putting their support behind this legislation as well. I introduced the HAVEN Act to support veterans facing significant financial hardship. No one wants to turn to bankruptcy. It is a path toward debt relief that carries serious financial consequences. But it is an important option for those with the most serious financial circumstances, and we must make sure our bankruptcy system is serving our veterans. These servicemembers deserve an opportunity to get back on their feet with dignity.
