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Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3424| Senate 
| Updated: 2/6/2026
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (3)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation, titled the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025, seeks to modernize and strengthen the United States bankruptcy system by addressing critical funding and operational issues. A primary focus is to significantly increase the compensation for chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees , who play a vital role in administering cases and distributing assets to creditors. The bill raises the standard compensation for these trustees from $60 to $120 per case , acknowledging that their pay has not increased since 1994 despite inflation and increased responsibilities. To support this increase and ensure the overall financial health of the bankruptcy system, the act adjusts the distribution of collected fees and increases certain quarterly fees in chapter 11 cases . These changes are designed to adequately fund the United States Trustee System without altering chapter 7 filing fees or impacting fee waivers for indigent individuals. Furthermore, the legislation extends the terms of various temporary bankruptcy judgeships from five years to ten years. This provision aims to preserve essential judicial capacity needed to manage existing and anticipated increases in business and consumer bankruptcy caseloads, thereby supporting the efficient functioning of the courts.

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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4996
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020
Jun 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3867
Introduced in House
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)
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 11, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 11, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 11, 2025
Held at the desk.
Jan 12, 2026
Mr. Cline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H626-628)
Jan 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jan 12, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3424.
Jan 12, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 12, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)
Jan 12, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 12, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)
Jan 12, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 3, 2026
Presented to President.
Feb 6, 2026
Signed by President.
Feb 6, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-76.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4996
    Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020


  • June 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3867
    Introduced in House


  • December 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)


  • December 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 10, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 11, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 11, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 11, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • January 12, 2026
    Mr. Cline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H626-628)


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • January 12, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3424.


  • January 12, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • January 12, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)


  • January 12, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • January 12, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)


  • January 12, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 3, 2026
    Presented to President.


  • February 6, 2026
    Signed by President.


  • February 6, 2026
    Became Public Law No: 119-76.

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3867: Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
  • S 119-1659: Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
BankruptcyFinancial services and investmentsSpecialized courtsUser charges and fees

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

USA119th CongressS-3424| Senate 
| Updated: 2/6/2026
This legislation, titled the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025, seeks to modernize and strengthen the United States bankruptcy system by addressing critical funding and operational issues. A primary focus is to significantly increase the compensation for chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees , who play a vital role in administering cases and distributing assets to creditors. The bill raises the standard compensation for these trustees from $60 to $120 per case , acknowledging that their pay has not increased since 1994 despite inflation and increased responsibilities. To support this increase and ensure the overall financial health of the bankruptcy system, the act adjusts the distribution of collected fees and increases certain quarterly fees in chapter 11 cases . These changes are designed to adequately fund the United States Trustee System without altering chapter 7 filing fees or impacting fee waivers for indigent individuals. Furthermore, the legislation extends the terms of various temporary bankruptcy judgeships from five years to ten years. This provision aims to preserve essential judicial capacity needed to manage existing and anticipated increases in business and consumer bankruptcy caseloads, thereby supporting the efficient functioning of the courts.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
4 versions available

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-4996
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020
Jun 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-3867
Introduced in House
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)
Dec 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Dec 11, 2025
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 11, 2025
Received in the House.
Dec 11, 2025
Held at the desk.
Jan 12, 2026
Mr. Cline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Jan 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H626-628)
Jan 12, 2026
Considered under suspension of the rules.
Jan 12, 2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3424.
Jan 12, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 12, 2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)
Jan 12, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
Jan 12, 2026
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)
Jan 12, 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 3, 2026
Presented to President.
Feb 6, 2026
Signed by President.
Feb 6, 2026
Became Public Law No: 119-76.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-4996
    Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2020


  • June 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-3867
    Introduced in House


  • December 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)


  • December 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 10, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • December 11, 2025
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • December 11, 2025
    Received in the House.


  • December 11, 2025
    Held at the desk.


  • January 12, 2026
    Mr. Cline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H626-628)


  • January 12, 2026
    Considered under suspension of the rules.


  • January 12, 2026
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3424.


  • January 12, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • January 12, 2026
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)


  • January 12, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.


  • January 12, 2026
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)


  • January 12, 2026
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • February 3, 2026
    Presented to President.


  • February 6, 2026
    Signed by President.


  • February 6, 2026
    Became Public Law No: 119-76.
Christopher A. Coons

Christopher A. Coons

Democratic Senator

Delaware

Cosponsors (3)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Lindsey Graham (Republican)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Finance and Financial Sector

Related Bills

  • HR 119-3867: Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
  • S 119-1659: Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
BankruptcyFinancial services and investmentsSpecialized courtsUser charges and fees