Restrict where large companies can file for bankruptcy to prevent them from choosing favorable courts.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act?
The Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act, known as H.R. 8111, was sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary on March 25, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote on the bill, but most legislation fails because committees choose not to act. No further progress has occurred since March 25, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Bankruptcy Venue Reform Act (H.R. 8111 (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. 1017 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1017 (118th) →
Vehicles
Who’s behind it
Zoe Lofgren (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.