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Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026
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Summary of Bill HR 8393
The bill titled "To amend title 11, United States Code, to make the filing of a petition for relief under chapter 11 that is objectively futile or in subjective bad faith a cause for dismissal of the case, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 20, 2026 as H.R. 8393. The bill aims to modify provisions in the United States Code related to chapter 11 bankruptcy filings to allow for the dismissal of cases deemed objectively futile or filed in subjective bad faith. The bill may contain additional provisions addressing related matters within the bankruptcy system.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8393
Bill HR 8393 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2026. Bill HR 8393 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 20, 2026. Bill HR 8393's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 20, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8393
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8393
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8393
To amend title 11, United States Code, to make the filing of a petition for relief under chapter 11 that is objectively futile or in subjective bad faith a cause for dismissal of the case, and for other purposes.
To amend title 11, United States Code, to make the filing of a petition for relief under chapter 11 that is objectively futile or in subjective bad faith a cause for dismissal of the case, and for other purposes.
Comments
Julianna Brown
755
17 days ago
This bill is ridiculous.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8393
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