United StatesBankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
What it does
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.
More detail
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.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Aug 8Message on Senate action sent to the House.Latest
- Aug 8Received in the House.
- Aug 8Held at the desk.
- Aug 1Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.Minor
- Aug 1Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5475-5476)
- Aug 1Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5475-5476)Passed Senate
- May 7Introduced in Senate
- May 7Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Introduced