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119th Congress

S. 1659

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor
Christopher A. Coons(D-DE)
Introduced
May 7, 2025
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector
Committees
Senate Committee on the Judiciary
Official text
Engrossed in Senate · Congress.gov page

Cosponsors (10)

Original cosponsors (3)

Added later (7)

Summary

Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Passed Senate” version

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.

Roll-call votes

No recorded votes on this bill.

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