Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026

House Bill

H.R. 7730

119th Congress

Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Introduced:Mar 26, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Ben Cline

R - VA

Cosponsors

0

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Summary

HR 7730 would change the rules about who can file for bankruptcy protection in the United States. While the full details aren't publicly available yet, the bill aims to modify the eligibility requirements that determine whether individuals or businesses can seek debt relief through the bankruptcy court system.

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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

Introduced3/26/2026

StatusOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026

HR 7730 would change the rules about who can file for bankruptcy protection in the United States. While the full details aren't publicly available yet, the bill aims to modify the eligibility requirements that determine whether individuals or businesses can se

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HR 7730 would change the rules about who can file for bankruptcy protection in the United States. While the full details aren't publicly available yet, the bill aims to modify the eligibility requirements that determine whether individuals or businesses can seek debt relief through the bankruptcy court system.

Bill Number: 7730
Introduced: 3/26/2026
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

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Title: Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026
Bill Number: 7730
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Introduced: 3/26/2026
Summary: HR 7730 would change the rules about who can file for bankruptcy protection in the United States. While the full details aren't publicly available yet, the bill aims to modify the eligibility requirements that determine whether individuals or businesses can seek debt relief through the bankruptcy co

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

HR 7730 would change the rules about who can file for bankruptcy protection in the United States. While the full details aren't publicly available yet, the bill aims to modify the eligibility requirements that determine whether individuals or businesses can seek debt relief through the bankruptcy court system.

Last updated: 2/27/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Changes who qualifies to file for bankruptcy under federal law, potentially making it easier or harder for some Americans to seek debt relief
Introduced by Representative Ben Cline (R-VA) with no current cosponsors, indicating early-stage legislation
Currently in the House Judiciary Committee, meaning it hasn't been debated or voted on by the full House
Could affect millions of Americans struggling with debt, depending on whether it expands or restricts bankruptcy access

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill could significantly affect Americans facing financial hardship, including those with medical debt, business failures, or overwhelming personal debt. Depending on how the eligibility requirements are modified, the bill could either make it easier for struggling families to get a fresh financial start or impose stricter requirements that limit access to bankruptcy protection. The specific changes would determine whether creditors, debtors, or both see the most impact.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

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federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7730, 119th Congress (2026). "Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7730

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