S. 3424
119th Congress
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
3
Cosponsors
18
Actions
0
Amendments
0
Committees
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Since introduced
Became Public Law No: 119-76.
6 février 2026·5 months ago
Summary
Public Law · Updated 24 juin 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.
Timeline
18 actions
Signed by President.
6 février 2026 · BecameLaw
Became Public Law No: 119-76.
6 février 2026 · President
Became Public Law No: 119-76.
6 février 2026 · BecameLaw
Signed by President.
6 février 2026 · President
Presented to President.
3 février 2026 · Floor
Presented to President.
3 février 2026 · President
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H626-628)
12 janvier 2026 · Floor
Mr. Cline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
12 janvier 2026 · Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3424.
12 janvier 2026 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)
12 janvier 2026 · Floor
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)
12 janvier 2026 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
12 janvier 2026 · Floor
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
11 décembre 2025 · Floor
Held at the desk.
11 décembre 2025 · Floor
Received in the House.
11 décembre 2025 · Floor
Introduced in Senate
10 décembre 2025 · IntroReferral
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
10 décembre 2025 · Floor
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)
10 décembre 2025 · Floor
Sponsorship
3 cosponsors
Sponsor
Democrat:Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]DECosponsors
- Democrat133%
- Republican267%
- Republican:Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN]TN
- Republican:Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC]SC
- Democrat:Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]NJ
Classification
Policy area
Finance and Financial SectorLegislative subjects
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