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S. 1659

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

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.

Held at the desk.

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
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  1. FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  2. FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  3. Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5475-5476)

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    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5475-5476)

  6. Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5475-5476)

  7. Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  8. Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Judiciary Committee
  9. IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  10. IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 — Informed