S. 3977Introduced
Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Restores higher bankruptcy debt thresholds for Subchapter V small business cases and Chapter 13 wage earner filings, including a combined Chapter 13 debt calculation
Key points
- Modify Chapter 13 debt calculation
- Increase Subchapter V debt limit
- Increase Chapter 13 debt limit
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Introduced
Latest action
2026-08-10 — Held at the desk.
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