Bankruptcy is often a painful last resort for small business owners. This bill makes permanent a quicker and cheaper pathway for entrepreneurs to settle debts, keep the lights on, and keep serving their neighbors.
Dick Durbin: “Bankruptcy is often a painful last resort for small business owners. This bill makes permanent a quicker and cheaper…”
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Speaking on the benefits of the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026.
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