CONYERS and GOODLATTE Applaud Committee Passage of Legislation to Address Bankruptcy Judicial System

Washington, D.C.— House Judiciary Committee Chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and the bill’s chief sponsor, House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers (D-Mich.), issued the following statements upon the House Judiciary Committee’s approval ofBankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 (H.R. 2266) by a voice vote. 

“While bankruptcy is never a word anyone wants to hear, the bankruptcy process is an essential part of our economy. Our bankruptcy system allows hardworking individuals and businesses large and small to use our laws to help preserve their assets and strengthen their financial future.  

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Ranking Member Conyers: “The Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017 authorizes the creation of permanent bankruptcy judgeships based on the recommendation of the Judicial Conference of the United States."

“The authorization of these additional permanent bankruptcy judgeships, including the conversion of temporary bankruptcy judgeships into permanent judgeships, will help to ensure there are adequate judicial resources and an efficient bankruptcy process."

“In particular, I am pleased that the Eastern District of Michigan will benefit from the addition of a new permanent judgeship and the conversion of a temporary judgeship to permanent status.”

“An efficient bankruptcy system is essential to get hardworking Americans and businesses back on their feet, and a strained system only hampers essential benefits our bankruptcy laws are intended to provide."

Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017  will create a long-term fix to the bankruptcy judicial system, and allow our bankruptcy courts to operate at a pace that can best serve the American people.”

The Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2017, introduced by Chairman Goodlatte and Ranking Member Conyers, will convert 14 temporary bankruptcy judgeships to permanent status and authorize four new bankruptcy judgeships. Additionally, the Bankruptcy Judgeship Act provides for an increase in the U.S. Trustee’s Quarterly Fees for large chapter 11 cases. 

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JUDICIARY’S CONYERS, NADLER & COHEN: TRUMP PLACING BLAME ON THE JUDICIARY FOR TERRORISM & LOSS OF AMERICAN LIFE IS DANGEROUS

MEMBERS SAY: TRUMP MUST RESPECT THE SEPARATION OF POWERS THAT IS SO CRITICAL TO OUR DEMOCRACY

Nearly 50 Members of Congress Introduce Resolution Condemning Trump’s Personal Attacks on the Judiciary

 Washington, DC – House Judiciary Committee Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-MI), Subcommittee on the Constitution Ranking Member Steve Cohen (D-TN), Subcommittee on Intellectual Property Ranking Member, and former chair of the Subcommittee on the Constitution Jerrold Nadler (D-NY) released the following joint statement after President Trump’s outrageous comments this morning, where he said of federal judges, “even a bad high school student” would understand that his reading of the law is proper:

“A bad high school student may have a basic understanding of the Constitution, but any President should know when his or her inappropriate conduct and comments can have dangerous consequences. An independent judiciary is fundamental to our constitutional system of checks and balances, created by the founders to protect all of our rights and liberties.  Once again, President Trump has made inflammatory statements that threaten the very legitimacy of our judicial branch.  We take strong exception to Mr. Trump’s outrageous direct and personal criticisms of Judge Robart and our judicial system.  His remarks are so dangerous, even some Senate Republicans have taken issue with them. Mr. Trump must come to his senses and respect the separation of powers that is so critical to our democracy.   Now is the time for all Members of Congress, regardless of party, to lead and stand up against Trump’s reckless and childish statements.”

Yesterday, Reps. Conyers, Nadler, Cohen; Democratic Members of the House Judiciary Committee; and more than 20 additional cosponsors, introduced a resolution in the House of Representatives reaffirming support for an independent judiciary and opposing personal attacks on judges and the judicial system.

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Conyers Amendment Preserves Judgeships In Michigan and Across the Country

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For Immediate Release

Date: Tuesday, December 6, 2011

Contact: Matthew Morgan – 202-226-5543

Conyers Amendment Preserves Judgeships In Michigan and Across the Country House Passes H.R. 1021, the “Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011” (WASHINGTON) –  Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1021, the “Temporary Bankruptcy Judgeships Extension Act of 2011.”  The bill extends by 5 years the authorizations for 30 temporary bankruptcy judgeships in 20 judicial districts around the country.  Included in the bill is an amendment authored by Ranking Member John Conyers, Jr. (D-Mich.) which provided for the extension of many additional temporary judgeships across the country, including one in the Eastern District of Michigan.                                          “A well-functioning bankruptcy system is essential to helping individuals and businesses weather our Nation's current economic difficulties,” said Conyers.  “Bankruptcy proceedings provide a means for individual Americans and businesses to seek a financial fresh start, allowing them to pay off creditors without punishing them with crushing debt.  And a smooth functioning judiciary is particularly necessary when our Nation is experiencing the worst economic distress since the Great Depression of the 1930's.  “Nearly 1.6 million bankruptcy cases were filed last year, representing an increase of more than 8 percent over the prior year.  Between the years of 2007 and 2009, bankruptcy case filings increased by more than 30 percent for each of these years over the prior years. “Last Congress, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4506, the ‘Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2010,’ by a 345 to 5 vote.  Both Chairman Lamar Smith and I were original cosponsors of that bill, which would have created 13 new permanent bankruptcy judgeships  – including 3 in the Eastern District of Michigan – converted 22 temporary judgeships to permanent judgeships, and extended 2 temporary judgeships. “The need for these additional judgeships has not diminished.  In fact, they are needed even more.  However, H.R. 1021 at least ensures that the federal bankruptcy judiciary, which is straining under the weight of soaring case filings over the last several years, will maintain its current resources.”                  ###

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