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S 3424 - 119

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-76.

Bill Text Stats

10
Analyzed sections
$5.4M
Detected dollar total
0
Tax signals
2
Deadlines

Signal counts

Tax density 0.0%
Spending density 150.0%
Spending 15
Statutory Reference 12
Fees 6
Amendments 5
Deadline 2

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Statutory references

28 U.S.C. 152 2
11 USC 330 1
28 U.S.C. 1931 1
28 USC 1 1
28 USC 1930 1
28 USC 589a 1
Public Law 119-76 1
section 1931 of title 28 1

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Finance and banking
59 evidence matches
Impact 100% Confidence 90%

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Finance and Financial Sector

Financial services and investments

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Summary

55 Passed Senate Jan 9, 2026

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.

Sponsors

Booker, Cory A.
Cosponsor

Booker, Cory A.

Democratic · NJ · B001288

Joined Dec 10, 2025
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Timeline

Feb 6, 2026

Signed by President.

Feb 6, 2026

Signed by President.

Feb 6, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-76.

Feb 6, 2026

Became Public Law No: 119-76.

Feb 3, 2026

Presented to President.

Feb 3, 2026

Presented to President.

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

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. (text: CR H627)

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.

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.

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 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)

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Amendments

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