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S 3424EnactedPublic Law

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

Legislative Progress
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Both Chambers
Enacted
SummaryPublic Law
2026-02-06

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. (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.

1 earlier version
Passed Senate · 2025-12-10

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.

Text Versions4 versions
VersionDateFormats
Enrolled Bill
Engrossed in Senate2025-12-10T05:00:00Z
Considered and Passed Senate2025-12-10T05:00:00Z
Public Law2026-02-07T04:59:59Z
Introduced2025-12-10
119th Congress
Cosponsors3
Co-sponsoring members
Policy AreaFinance and Financial Sector
Primary subject
Last Action2026-02-06
Became Public Law No: 119-76.
Legislative Subjects4 total
BankruptcyFinancial services and investmentsSpecialized courtsUser charges and fees
Latest Action2026-02-06

Became Public Law No: 119-76.