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S 3424 · 119th Congress · SenateEnacted

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

In plain language: 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.

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How it moved.

  1. Feb 6, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-76.
  2. Feb 6, 2026Became Public Law No: 119-76.
  3. Feb 6, 2026Signed by President.
  4. Feb 6, 2026Signed by President.
  5. Feb 3, 2026Presented to President.
  6. Feb 3, 2026Presented to President.
  7. Jan 12, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. Jan 12, 2026On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)
  9. Jan 12, 2026Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)
  10. Dec 10, 2025Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8629-8630; text: CR S8630)
  11. Dec 10, 2025Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  12. Dec 10, 2025Introduced in Senate

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