S 1659

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.

Bill status

Status

Passed Senate

Sponsor

Sen. Christopher A. Coons [D-DE]

Cosponsors

10

Policy area

Finance and Financial Sector

Introduced

2025-05-07

Latest action

2025-08-08: Held at the desk.

Committee referrals

• Judiciary Committee: Senate · Discharged From · 2025-08-02
• Judiciary Committee: Senate · Referred To · 2025-05-07

Recent actions

• 2025-08-08: Held at the desk.
• 2025-08-08: Received in the House.
• 2025-08-08: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
• 2025-08-01: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5475-5476)
• 2025-08-01: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5475-5476)