Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
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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.
What just happenedAug 8, 2025
Held at the desk.
Who’s behind it
- Engrossed in SenateAug 1, 2025
- Introduced in SenateMay 7, 2025
- Aug 8, 2025FloorH15000
Held at the desk.
- Aug 8, 2025FloorH14000
Received in the House.
- Aug 8, 2025Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Aug 1, 2025Floor
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5475-5476)
- Aug 1, 2025Floor17000
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5475-5476)
- Aug 1, 2025Floor
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5475-5476)
- Aug 1, 2025Discharge
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Judiciary Committee - Aug 1, 2025Committee14500
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Judiciary Committee - May 7, 2025IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 7, 2025IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate