Bills · 119th Congress · Finance and Financial Sector

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

Passed by voice vote or unanimous consent — no individual positions were recorded.

Official summary (CRS)

This act makes several changes to the administration of bankruptcy cases, particularly by increasing amounts received by certain trustees, extending the sunset date of various fees, and extending the term of specified bankruptcy judgeships.

(Sec. 3) The act increases the amounts paid out of fees to the trustee in Chapter 7 (liquidation) cases.

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Sponsor
Sen. Christopher A. Coons ( Democrat · DE)

Cosponsors
3

Introduced
12/10/25

Policy area
Finance and Financial Sector

Status

12/10/25Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8629-8630; text: CR S8630)

12/10/25Passed/agreed to in Senate: Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

12/10/25Introduced in Senate

12/11/25Held at the desk.

12/11/25Received in the House.

12/11/25Message on Senate action sent to the House.

1/12/26Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

1/12/26On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)

1/12/26Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)

1/12/26DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3424.

1/12/26Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H626-628)

1/12/26Mr. Cline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

2/3/26Presented to President.

2/6/26Became Public Law No: 119-76.

2/6/26Signed by President.