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To amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies.
12/20/2024, 9:06 AM
Summary of Bill HR 10538
Bill 118 hr 10538, also known as the Employee and Retiree Bankruptcy Protection Act, aims to make changes to title 11 of the United States Code in order to enhance the safeguards for employees and retirees during business bankruptcies.
The key provisions of this bill include:
1. Ensuring that employees and retirees are given priority in receiving payments during bankruptcy proceedings, ahead of other creditors. 2. Requiring companies to provide advance notice to employees and retirees before filing for bankruptcy, in order to give them time to prepare for potential financial impacts. 3. Establishing a trust fund to protect employee and retiree benefits, such as pensions and healthcare, in the event of bankruptcy. 4. Strengthening oversight and enforcement mechanisms to ensure that companies comply with these new protections for employees and retirees. Overall, the Employee and Retiree Bankruptcy Protection Act seeks to provide greater security and support for workers and retirees who may be negatively affected by business bankruptcies.
The key provisions of this bill include:
1. Ensuring that employees and retirees are given priority in receiving payments during bankruptcy proceedings, ahead of other creditors. 2. Requiring companies to provide advance notice to employees and retirees before filing for bankruptcy, in order to give them time to prepare for potential financial impacts. 3. Establishing a trust fund to protect employee and retiree benefits, such as pensions and healthcare, in the event of bankruptcy. 4. Strengthening oversight and enforcement mechanisms to ensure that companies comply with these new protections for employees and retirees. Overall, the Employee and Retiree Bankruptcy Protection Act seeks to provide greater security and support for workers and retirees who may be negatively affected by business bankruptcies.
Current Status of Bill HR 10538
Bill HR 10538 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 19, 2024. Bill HR 10538 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 19, 2024. Bill HR 10538's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of December 19, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10538
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10538
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10538
To amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies.
To amend title 11, United States Code, to improve protections for employees and retirees in business bankruptcies.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 10538
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