S. 1659 Passed the Senate Finance and Financial Sector

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

A bill to amend titles 11 and 28, United States Code, to modify the compensation payable to trustees serving in cases under chapter 7 of title 11, United States Code, to extend the term of certain temporary offices of bankruptcy judges, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] Introduced May 7, 2025 Cosponsors 10 (6 R, 4 D) Latest action August 8, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Aug 8, 2025 Held at the desk.
  2. Aug 8, 2025 Received in the House.
  3. Aug 8, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Aug 1, 2025 Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5475-5476)
  5. Aug 1, 2025 Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5475-5476)
  6. Aug 1, 2025 Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  7. May 7, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  8. May 7, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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