S. 1659 · Where this bill is now
In the House
Passed the Senate Aug 1, 2025. Received Aug 8, 2025; no House vote yet
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryBankruptcy Administration Improvement Act
This bill adjusts how bankruptcy cases are managed and funded. It increases the fees that trustees collect in liquidation cases (Chapter 7), extends and increases quarterly fees in reorganization cases (Chapter 11), and extends temporary bankruptcy judgeships in various districts for five more years.
How it affects you
If you file for bankruptcy, you'll pay higher trustee fees in a Chapter 7 liquidation case. In a Chapter 11 reorganization case (which typically involves businesses), quarterly fees to the U.S. trustee will continue for five additional years, with some increases for cases with large disbursements. Most people won't be directly affected unless they're involved in a bankruptcy proceeding.
Read the official summary (Passed Senate, Aug 1, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS. 1659
AN ACT
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Christopher A. Coons (D-DE) · Introduced May 7, 2025 · Finance and Financial Sector · 2 versions of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Aug 8, 2025: “Held at the desk.”