Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary passed senate (Aug 3, 2026)
Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026
This bill restores changes that expired in 2024 applicable to debt limits for Subchapter V (small business reorganization) and Chapter 13 (the wage earner's plan) bankruptcies.
Specifically, the bill increases the debt limit under Subchapter V from approximately $3.4 million to $7.5 million and increases the cumulative debt limit under Chapter 13 from approximately $2.1 million to $2.75 million.
The bill also applies both secured and unsecured debt towards the Chapter 13 limit. (Currently, separate limits apply to secured and unsecured debt under Chapter 13 bankruptcy.)
What just happenedAug 10, 2026
Held at the desk.
Who’s behind it
- Engrossed in SenateAug 3, 2026
- Placed on Calendar SenateMar 4, 2026
- Aug 10, 2026FloorH15000
Held at the desk.
- Aug 10, 2026FloorH14000
Received in the House.
- Aug 10, 2026Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Aug 3, 2026Floor
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4412; text: CR S4412)
- Aug 3, 2026Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Mar 4, 2026Calendars
Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 347.
- Mar 3, 2026Calendars
Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
- Mar 3, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate