S. 3424 · Signed into law · Finance and Financial Sector

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

Sponsor: Christopher A. Coons (D-DE)

What it does

• Increase fees paid to trustees in Chapter 7 liquidation cases.
• Extend for five years the quarterly fees paid to the U.S. trustee in Chapter 11 reorganization cases.
• Increase the fee percentage for cases with large disbursements, subject to limitations.
• Extend the term of temporary bankruptcy judgeships in various districts for an additional five years.

Official summary

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.

Latest action

Feb 6, 2026: Became Public Law No: 119-76.