S. 1659 · 119th Congress
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
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Graham
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Budd
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Kaine
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Warner3 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
- Senate Introduced May 7, 2025
- Senate Passed Aug 1, 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.
What it does: CRS summary · Passed Senate · Aug 1, 2025
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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
Latest action (Aug 8, 2025): Held at the desk.
Policy area: Finance and Financial Sector · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 7, 2025
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
- Senate Introduced May 7, 2025
- Senate Passed Aug 1, 2025
No recorded floor vote found.