H.R. 8393 Introduced Finance and Financial Sector

Consumer Protection and Corporate Accountability in Bankruptcy Act of 2026

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13] Introduced April 20, 2026 Cosponsors 3 (1 R, 2 D) Latest action April 20, 2026

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  1. Apr 20, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Apr 20, 2026 Introduced in House

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