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Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

Passed first chamber: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 1659 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
Passed first chamber
Started in
Senate
Sponsors
11
Latest action
Aug 8, 2025

What it 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 · Passed Senate · Aug 1, 2025

Titles and provisions can change as the bill moves.

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    May 7, 2025

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Current step)

    Passed first chamber · Aug 8, 2025

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.

Where it goes next

While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.

Work with this bill

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