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Small Business Reorganization Technical Corrections Act
12/30/2022, 8:03 AM
Summary of Bill HR 5939
Bill 117 HR 5939, also known as the Small Business Reorganization Technical Corrections Act, aims to make technical corrections to the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019. The Small Business Reorganization Act was enacted to provide small businesses with a more efficient and cost-effective way to reorganize their debts and stay in business.
The Small Business Reorganization Technical Corrections Act seeks to address certain issues and inconsistencies that have arisen since the passage of the original Act. Some of the key provisions of the bill include clarifying the definition of "small business debtor" to ensure that more small businesses are eligible for relief under the Act, as well as making changes to the treatment of certain claims in the reorganization process.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the reorganization process for small businesses by simplifying certain procedures and requirements. This includes making it easier for small businesses to develop and confirm a reorganization plan that is feasible and fair to all parties involved. Overall, the Small Business Reorganization Technical Corrections Act is intended to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019, making it easier for small businesses to reorganize their debts and continue operating.
The Small Business Reorganization Technical Corrections Act seeks to address certain issues and inconsistencies that have arisen since the passage of the original Act. Some of the key provisions of the bill include clarifying the definition of "small business debtor" to ensure that more small businesses are eligible for relief under the Act, as well as making changes to the treatment of certain claims in the reorganization process.
Additionally, the bill aims to streamline the reorganization process for small businesses by simplifying certain procedures and requirements. This includes making it easier for small businesses to develop and confirm a reorganization plan that is feasible and fair to all parties involved. Overall, the Small Business Reorganization Technical Corrections Act is intended to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Small Business Reorganization Act of 2019, making it easier for small businesses to reorganize their debts and continue operating.
Congressional Summary of HR 5939
Small Business Reorganization Technical Corrections Act
This bill modifies provisions related to small business reorganization bankruptcies. Specifically, it provides that a small business debtor includes a debtor that is an affiliate of certain publicly traded companies. Additionally, it authorizes the bankruptcy trustee to operate the business of the debtor if the debtor ceases to be a debtor in possession.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5939
Bill HR 5939 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 9, 2021. Bill HR 5939 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 9, 2021. Bill HR 5939's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5939
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5939
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5939
Small Business Reorganization Technical Corrections Act
Small Business Reorganization Technical Corrections Act
To amend title 11, United States Code, to make clarifications with respect to amendments made by the Small Business Reorganization Act, and for other purposes.
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