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S. 3424 · 119th CongressPublic Law 119-76Finance and Financial Sector

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 became law 58 days after introduction, with cosponsors from both parties

Sponsored by Coons, Christopher A. D-DE · 3 cosponsors: 1 Democrat, 2 Republicans
IntroducedDec 10, 2025
Reported—
Passed one chamberDec 10, 2025
Passed bothJan 12, 2026
LawFeb 6, 2026
What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 113 words.

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.

Context
Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector: 53 of 3,256 bills became law, 113th–118th (1.6%)
Sponsor
4 of 306 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
4, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,869 words
Subjects
BankruptcyFinancial services and investmentsSpecialized courtsUser charges and fees
Latest action
Feb 6, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-76.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 2

Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 2 in all.

Related, per CRS or House · 2
  • 119th H.R. 3867 Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 R · Introduced
  • 119th S. 1659 Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 D · Passed one chamber

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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]