Passed on 2026-02-06
Bill · 119th Congress · S 3424
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
Refreshed 5 h ago
Introduced 2025-12-10Topic: governance ethics · budget · economy jobsSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceBankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 This act makes several changes to the administration of bankruptcy cases, particularly by increasing amounts received by certain trustees, extending the sunset date of various fees, and extending the term of specified bankruptcy judgeships. (Sec. 3) The act increases the amounts paid out of fees to the trustee in Chapter 7 (liquidation) cases. (Sec. 4) The act extends for an additional five years the fees paid quarterly to the U.S. trustee in Chapter 11 (reorganization) cases. The act also increases the fee percentage for cases with large disbursements, subject to limitations. (Sec. 5) Finally, temporary bankruptcy judgeships in various districts are extended for an additional five years.
Sponsors
- Christopher A. Coons Democrat sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-06 | Became Public Law No: 119-76. | enact | |
| 2026-02-06 | Became Public Law No: 119-76. | enact | |
| 2026-02-06 | Signed by President. | ||
| 2026-02-06 | Signed by President. | enact | |
| 2026-02-03 | House | Presented to President. | sent to executive |
| 2026-02-03 | Presented to President. | sent to executive | |
| 2026-01-12 | House | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. | |
| 2026-01-12 | House | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627) | |
| 2026-01-12 | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627) | floor pass | |
| 2026-01-12 | House | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3424. | |
| 2026-01-12 | House | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H626-628) | |
| 2026-01-12 | House | Mr. Cline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. | |
| 2025-12-11 | House | Held at the desk. | |
| 2025-12-11 | House | Received in the House. | |
| 2025-12-11 | Senate | Message on Senate action sent to the House. | |
| 2025-12-10 | Senate | 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) | |
| 2025-12-10 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. | floor pass | |
| 2025-12-10 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |