S 3424 119th Congress

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

Latest Action

Became Public Law No: 119-76.

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Sponsors

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

D — DE

Summary

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 This bill makes several changes to the administration of bankruptcy cases, particularly by increasing certain fees, extending the sunset date of various fees, and extending the term of specified bankruptcy judgeships. The bill increases the fees paid to the trustee in Chapter 7 (liquidation) cases. The bill extends for an additional five years the fees paid quarterly to the U.S. trustee in Chapter 11 (reorganization) cases. The bill also increases the fee percentage for cases with large disbursements, subject to limitations.  Finally, temporary bankruptcy judgeships in various districts are extended for an additional five years.

Actions

2026-02-06T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 119-76.

2026-02-06T00:00:00

Became Public Law No: 119-76.

2026-02-06T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2026-02-06T00:00:00

Signed by President.

2026-02-03T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2026-02-03T00:00:00

Presented to President.

2026-01-12T00:00:00

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

2026-01-12T00:00:00

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)

2026-01-12T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)

2026-01-12T00:00:00

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3424.

2026-01-12T00:00:00

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H626-628)

2026-01-12T00:00:00

Mr. Cline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2025-12-11T00:00:00

Held at the desk.

2025-12-11T00:00:00

Received in the House.

2025-12-11T00:00:00

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

2025-12-10T00:00:00

Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8629-8630; text: CR S8630)

2025-12-10T00:00:00

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

2025-12-10T00:00:00

Introduced in Senate

Policy Areas

Finance and Financial Sector

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