S. 3424: Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-12-10 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE] |
| Policy area | Finance and Financial Sector |
| Cosponsors | 3 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-06 — Became Public Law No: 119-76. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-18 |
Summary
Official summary (Passed Senate, 2025-12-10):
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.
Cosponsors (3)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC] | R SC (original cosponsor) 2025-12-10 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-12-10 |
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN (original cosponsor) 2025-12-10 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3424 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3424?
S. 3424 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3424 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).