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Closing Bankruptcy Loopholes for Child Predators Act of 2026
5/14/2026, 4:54 PM
Summary of Bill HR 8589
H.R. 8589, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 29, 2026, aims to amend title 11 of the United States Code to specifically target the misuse of bankruptcy proceedings related to cases of child sex abuse. The bill's primary focus is on addressing and preventing such misuse within the bankruptcy framework.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8589
Bill HR 8589 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 29, 2026. Bill HR 8589 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 29, 2026. Bill HR 8589's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 29, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8589
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8589
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8589
To amend title 11 of the United States Code to address misuse of bankruptcy proceedings in cases of child sex abuse, and for other purposes.
To amend title 11 of the United States Code to address misuse of bankruptcy proceedings in cases of child sex abuse, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8589
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