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This page collects the 63 public records POLISCOPE has tagged with “Bankruptcy”. Coverage spans bills and news coverage - each decoded into plain English and linked to its primary source. It most often overlaps with Aviation, Economy, and Consumer Protection.

Active Bills

State BillALABAMAMar 5, 2026Alabama raises homestead exemption to $56,400 for seniors and disabled residentsAlabama law increases the homestead exemption from debt collection to $56,400 for residents aged 62 or older or with disabilities, and requires bankruptcy exemption amounts to be determined by the lawState BillWEST VIRGINIAFeb 10, 2026West Virginia Bill HB 5393 expands bankruptcy property exemptions and adds surviving spouse homestead rightsState BillINDIANAJan 29, 2026Indiana Senate Bill 197 updates wage garnishment calculations, employer deduction fees, and bankruptcy asset exemptionsState BillIOWAJan 21, 2026Iowa Senate Bill 2054 Raises Bankruptcy Exemption Limits and Adjusts Inflation TrackingFederal BillFEDERALDec 18, 2024Consumer Bankruptcy Reform Act of 2024Federal BillFEDERALJun 24, 2008Congress proposes bankruptcy means-test exemption for National Guard and Reserve members

Recent Activity

  1. Mon, Sep 141 item
    1. Kennedy Center administration reports impending bankruptcy and potential Tuesday closure amid federal lawsuitThe Kennedy Center administration informed its board that the institution is facing bankruptcy and potential closure as early as Tuesday due to severe financial distress. Court filings and leaked docuSan Diego County
  2. Mon, Aug 241 item
    1. U.S. Bankruptcy Filings Increase by 12.2% Over 12-Month PeriodBankruptcy filings in the United States rose by 12.2% during the 12-month period ending June 30, 2026. This increase continues a trend of rising filings that began four years ago following a multi-decHillsborough County
  3. Thu, Aug 131 item
    1. Spirit Airlines Headquarters Sold for $93.25 MillionThe Spirit Airlines office campus in Dania Beach was sold to an investment firm called Hill City Capital for $93.25 million. The sale was finalized through a court-supervised auction following the airMiami-Dade County
  4. Wed, Jul 291 item
    1. Why Personal Bankruptcy Filings Are Rising in the U.S.Personal bankruptcy filings have increased significantly as pandemic-era government financial support has ended. Experts note that while bankruptcy carries a social stigma, it serves as a legal mechanSan Diego County
  5. Mon, Jun 291 item
    1. San Francisco Archdiocese Agrees to $395 Million Settlement for Abuse ClaimsThe San Francisco Archdiocese has reached a $395 million settlement to resolve approximately 530 childhood sexual abuse lawsuits, marking one of the largest per-survivor settlements in a Catholic bankSan Francisco County
  6. Wed, Jun 241 item
    1. Spirit Airlines Ceases OperationsSpirit Airlines has officially shut down after failing to secure the necessary funding to continue operations. The company unsuccessfully requested a $500 million federal bailout from President DonaldDuval County
  7. Sun, May 32 items
    1. Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations Following Blocked JetBlue MergerSpirit Airlines has officially shut down operations, resulting in the loss of 17,000 jobs and the cancellation of all flights. The closure follows the collapse of a proposed merger with JetBlue, whichUnited States
    2. Transportation Secretary Duffy Attributes Spirit Airlines Collapse to Blocked MergerUnited States

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Key Actors

  1. 01Spirit Airlinesorganization4 mentions
  2. 02Donald Trumpperson3 mentions
  3. 03Sean Duffyperson3 mentions
  4. 04JetBlueorganization3 mentions
  5. 05Saks Globalorganization2 mentions
  6. 06Committee on the Judiciaryorganization2 mentions
  7. 07Saks Fifth Avenueorganization2 mentions
  8. 0817,000other2 mentions
  9. 09Nieman Marcusorganization2 mentions
  10. 10United States Department of Labororganization1 mentions

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  • Topic to billsAlabama raises homestead exemption to $56,400 for seniors and disabled residents, West Virginia Bill HB 5393 expands bankruptcy property exemptions and adds surviving spouse homestead rights, Indiana Senate Bill 197 updates wage garnishment calculations, employer deduction fees, and bankruptcy asset exemptions (+3 more)
  • Topic to peopleDonald Trump, Sean Duffy
  • Topic to orgsSpirit Airlines, JetBlue, Saks Global (+4 more)
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  1. Sep 14, 2026NewsKennedy Center administration reports impending bankruptcy and potential Tuesday closure amid federal lawsuit
  2. Aug 24, 2026NewsU.S. Bankruptcy Filings Increase by 12.2% Over 12-Month Period
  3. Aug 13, 2026NewsSpirit Airlines Headquarters Sold for $93.25 Million
  4. Jul 29, 2026NewsWhy Personal Bankruptcy Filings Are Rising in the U.S.
  5. Jul 20, 2026hearing transcript1977 Congressional Hearings on Bankruptcy Court Reform
  6. Jun 30, 2026congressional record10th Anniversary of PROMESA: A Call for Restored Self-Governance in Puerto Rico
  7. Jun 29, 2026NewsSan Francisco Archdiocese Agrees to $395 Million Settlement for Abuse Claims
  8. Jun 24, 2026NewsSpirit Airlines Ceases Operations
  9. Jun 24, 2026congressional recordProposed Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026
  10. May 3, 2026NewsSpirit Airlines Ceases Operations Following Blocked JetBlue Merger

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