S. 3424 Became law · Public Law 119-76 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 December 10, 2025 Cosponsors 3 (2 R, 1 D) Latest action February 6, 2026

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 6, 2026 Became Public Law No: 119-76.
  2. Feb 6, 2026 Signed by President.
  3. Feb 3, 2026 Presented to President.
  4. Jan 12, 2026 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  5. Jan 12, 2026 On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)
  6. Jan 12, 2026 DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3424.
  7. Jan 12, 2026 Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H626-628)
  8. Jan 12, 2026 Mr. Cline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  9. Dec 11, 2025 Held at the desk.
  10. Dec 11, 2025 Received in the House.
  11. Dec 11, 2025 Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  12. Dec 10, 2025 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)

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