Signed into law
Bankruptcy 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.
- Measure
- S. 3424 · 119th Congress
- Latest action
- February 6, 2026
- Policy changes
- 3
- Source
- CRS summary (Public Law) · Congress.gov
Became Public Law No: 119-76.
Who wrote it
Sponsor
Sen. Christopher A. Coons (D-DE)Joined by 3 cosponsors, 3 of them from the day it was introduced. Introduced December 10, 2025.
All 3 cosponsors
- Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) · original
- Sen. Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) · original
- Sen. Lindsey O. Graham (R-SC) · original
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What it changes — and your vote
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Sec. 3
Increases the amounts paid out of fees to the trustee in Chapter 7 (liquidation) cases.
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Sec. 4
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.
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Sec. 5
Finally, temporary bankruptcy judgeships in various districts are extended for an additional five years.
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