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Doubling Bankruptcy Trustee Pay and Extending Judgeships to Improve Court Efficiency.

This Act aims to modernize the bankruptcy system by doubling the fixed compensation for Chapter 7 trustees, which has remained unchanged since 1994. Crucially for citizens, the law does not change the filing fees for consumer bankruptcy or the ability of low-income individuals to have those fees waived. Furthermore, the Act extends the terms of temporary bankruptcy judges to ensure courts can handle current and future caseloads efficiently.
Key points
Fixed compensation for Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees is doubled from $60 to $120 per case, aiming to improve the administration of consumer bankruptcy cases.
No changes are made to the Chapter 7 filing fees paid by individuals, and fee waivers for indigent filers remain available.
Terms for several temporary bankruptcy judgeships are extended from 5 years to 10 years to maintain court capacity.
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Passed House
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3424
Sponsor: Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2025-12-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3424.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-12-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Fixed compensation for Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees is doubled from $60 to $120 per case, aiming to improve the administration of consumer bankruptcy cases.
  • No changes are made to the Chapter 7 filing fees paid by individuals, and fee waivers for indigent filers remain available.
  • Terms for several temporary bankruptcy judgeships are extended from 5 years to 10 years to maintain court capacity.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Passed House.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H627)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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