119th Congress
S. 3424
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Christopher A. Coons(D-DE)
- Introduced
- Dec 10, 2025
- Policy area
- Finance and Financial Sector
- Official text
- Considered and Passed Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (3)
Original cosponsors (3)
- Cory A. Booker (D-NJ)
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
- G000359
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Public Law” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 6, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-76. - Feb 6, 2026
Signed by President. - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Presented to President. - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. - Jan 12, 2026 · House
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627) - Jan 12, 2026 · House
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3424. - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H626-628) - Jan 12, 2026 · House
Mr. Cline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill. - Dec 11, 2025 · House
Held at the desk. - Dec 11, 2025 · House
Received in the House. - Dec 11, 2025 · Senate
Message on Senate action sent to the House. - Dec 10, 2025 · 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) - Dec 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. - Dec 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate