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Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act

Key claim: HR8111, the Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act, was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary in the 119th Congress.

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(HR8111 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2026-03-26): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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Bankruptcy venue reform proposals aim to restrict forum shopping in large Chapter 11 cases by tying venue more tightly to a debtor’s principal place of business or assets, which would reshape where major corporate restructurings are heard. For creditors, employees, and local stakeholders, venue rules affect access, cost, and outcomes of restructuring proceedings, though as of introduction this bill has no legal effect.

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Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act
Stage: introduced · congress · 26-mar-2026

HR8111, the Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act, was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary in the 119th Congress.

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External: congress:119-hr-8111:introduced

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