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A bill 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 CongressS-4346| Senate 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (2)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

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

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8393
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 20, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 20, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8393
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 20, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

A bill 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 CongressS-4346| Senate 
| Updated: 4/20/2026
Timeline
Apr 20, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8393
Introduced in House
Apr 20, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 20, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 20, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8393
    Introduced in House


  • April 20, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 20, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sheldon Whitehouse

Sheldon Whitehouse

Democratic Senator

Rhode Island

Cosponsors (2)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Josh Hawley (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

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