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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.

USA119th CongressHR-8393| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
Emilia Strong Sykes

Emilia Strong Sykes

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Lance Gooden (Republican)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Timeline
Apr 20, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4346
Introduced in Senate
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 20, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4346
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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.

USA119th CongressHR-8393| House 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
Timeline
Apr 20, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4346
Introduced in Senate
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 20, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4346
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 20, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Emilia Strong Sykes

Emilia Strong Sykes

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (2)
Lance Gooden (Republican)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted