Davis Hartman Wright LLP is pleased to share that John C. Bircher III authored an article in the May 2026 issue of the American Bankruptcy Institute’s ABI Journal titled “Congress Grapples with Funding, Access and the Fresh Start: A Survey of Bankruptcy Legislation in the 119th Congress.”

In the article, John surveys key bankruptcy legislation from the 119th Congress, including the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025, which addresses trustee compensation, system funding, and judicial capacity. He also highlights ongoing challenges with Chapter 13 and Subchapter V debt limits, proposed reforms to student loan discharge standards, and broader legislative efforts impacting small businesses, consumers, and the bankruptcy system as a whole.

As part of the ABI Journal, a leading publication for bankruptcy professionals, this contribution underscores John’s continued thought leadership in bankruptcy and restructuring matters.

Read the full article here.