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Public Law119th CongressFinance and Financial Sector
S. 3424Became Law

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

This bill became law

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What it doesSummary public law (Feb 6, 2026)

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.

What just happenedFeb 6, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-76.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE](D-DE)Sponsor
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  1. Feb 6, 2026PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 119-76.

  2. Feb 6, 2026BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 119-76.

  3. Feb 6, 2026PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Feb 6, 2026BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Feb 3, 2026FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Feb 3, 2026President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jan 12, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jan 12, 2026FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)

  9. Jan 12, 2026Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)

  10. Jan 12, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3424.

  11. Jan 12, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H626-628)

  12. Jan 12, 2026FloorH30300

    Mr. Cline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  13. Dec 11, 2025FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  14. Dec 11, 2025FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Dec 11, 2025Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  16. Dec 10, 2025Floor

    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)

  17. Dec 10, 2025Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Dec 10, 2025IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawFeb 6, 202649

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.

Passed SenateDec 10, 202555

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.