Prevent individuals convicted of child sex crimes from using bankruptcy to avoid paying court ordered restitution to their victims.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Closing Bankruptcy Loopholes for Child Predators Act of 2026?
H.R. 8589 was referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary on April 28, 2026. The committee members must decide to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This effort remains in the early stages of the legislative process.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Closing Bankruptcy Loopholes for Child Predators Act of 2026 (H.R. 8589 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 8077 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 8077 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Deborah Ross (D-NC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.