Congress raises Chapter 7 trustee pay and increases Chapter 11 quarterly fees to help fund bankruptcy courts
This bill’s path across every version that has carried it.
Reintroduced
Reintroduced from H.R. 9154 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 9154 (118th) →How this policy affects specific groups of people
Became Public Law No: 119-76.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Signed by President.
The President signed it. This is now the law of the land.
Presented to President.
Both chambers passed identical text. The President has 10 days to sign it into law or veto it.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Covers House passage of S.3424 and the bill’s provisions: higher Chapter 7 trustee compensation, increased/extended Chapter 11 quarterly fees, and extending temporary bankruptcy judgeships.
Reports on the Senate’s unanimous passage of S.3424 and summarizes the key changes: Chapter 7 trustee pay increase, Chapter 11 fee changes, and temporary judgeship extensions.
Lists S.3424 (Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025) among items considered under suspension on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026—useful for tracking legislative movement.
No votes recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025
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