The President signed a law to update how bankruptcy courts are funded and staffed. The goal is to make sure the court system has enough resources to handle cases for people and businesses who can no longer pay their debts.
The law increases the fees paid to the people who manage common bankruptcy cases. These officials, known as trustees, help look through a person's finances to see how much can be paid back to lenders.
Businesses that are reorganizing their finances will have to keep paying certain quarterly fees for five more years. This money is used to pay for the government's oversight of the bankruptcy process.
The law also keeps several temporary judge positions active for an additional five years. By keeping these judges on the job, the government hopes to prevent court delays and make sure cases move through the system quickly.
