S. 3424 · 119th Congress · Public Law 119-76
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
6 sections in the law.
Signed February 6, 2026 · Introduced December 10, 2025 in the Senate
Sponsor: Sen. Christopher Coons (D-DE) · 3 cosponsors (1 D, 2 R)
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- Sec. 1 Short title, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 2 Findings, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 3 Trustee compensation, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 4 Bankruptcy fees, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 5 Extension of term of certain temporary offices of bankruptcy judge, in the bill as introduced
- Sec. 6 Effective date; application of amendments, in the bill as introduced
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Official title
To amend titles 11 and 28, United States Code, to modify the compensation payable to trustees serving in cases under chapter 7 of title 11, United States Code, to extend the term of certain temporary offices of bankruptcy judges, and for other purposes.
Official summary (Congressional Research Service) · as public law
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.
(Sec. 4) The act extends for an additional five years the fees paid quarterly to the U.S. trustee in Chapter 11 (reorganization) cases. The act also increases the fee percentage for cases with large disbursements, subject to limitations.
(Sec. 5) Finally, temporary bankruptcy judgeships in various districts are extended for an additional five years.
How it became law
- IntroducedDec 10
- Committee—
- HouseJan 12
- Senate—
- SignedFeb 6
Key steps, cosponsors and text changes (11)
Original cosponsors
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
SenateIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8629-8630; text: CR S8630)
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Considered and Passed Senate
6 sections
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
6 sections, no changes
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
6 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-76.
Signed by President.
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Original cosponsors
Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ), Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
SenateIntroduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8629-8630; text: CR S8630)
SenateIntroduced in Senate
- Text: Considered and Passed Senate
6 sections
- Text: Engrossed in Senate
6 sections, no changes
HouseReceived in the House.
HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)
HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3424.
HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H626-628)
HouseMr. Cline moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
HousePresented to President.
- Text: Enrolled Bill
6 sections, no changes
Became Public Law No: 119-76.
Signed by President.
Source: GovInfo bill status and text versions. 3 cosponsors.
Every section
All 6 sections, in order
From the enrolled bill text on GovInfo. Read any section in full on Congress.gov.
- Sec. 1Short title
- Sec. 2Findings
- Sec. 3Trustee compensation
- Sec. 4Bankruptcy fees
- Sec. 5Extension of term of certain temporary offices of bankruptcy judge
- Sec. 6Effective date; application of amendments
Sponsor and cosponsors
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Sponsor: Sen. Christopher Coons (D-DE)
- Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
- Sen. Cory Booker (D-NJ)
- Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC)
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Sources: bill text and status, GovInfo (Enrolled Bill) · Official summary, Congressional Research Service · Congress.gov, as of November 1, 2026. US government works are in the public domain · This bill on Congress.gov (opens in new tab)