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S. 1659Passed Senate
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
Introduced: May 7, 2025
Latest action date: Aug 8, 2025
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- Congress
- 119th Congress
- Introduced
- May 7, 2025
- Recorded roll calls
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What this bill does
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.
Official summary from Congress.gov.
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Finance and Financial Sector
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BankruptcyFinancial services and investmentsSpecialized courtsUser charges and fees
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Amendments
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S.Amdt. 3680senateAgreed toAug 1, 2025
To make a technical correction.
Latest action: Amendment SA 3680 agreed to in Senate by Unanimous Consent.
Checked against Congress.gov Oct 11, 2026.
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Held at the desk.
FloorHouse floor actionsReceived in the House.
FloorHouse floor actionsMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
FloorSenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
DischargeSenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
CommitteeLibrary of CongressMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5475-5476)
FloorSenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5475-5476)
FloorSenatePassed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5475-5476)
FloorLibrary of CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
IntroReferralSenateIntroduced in Senate
IntroReferralLibrary of Congress
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