Legislation to increase bankruptcy fees and extend the terms of temporary bankruptcy judges will move to President Donald Trump for consideration after passing the US House.
The Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025 (S. 3424) cleared the House with a voice vote on Monday. The bill would increase compensation for Chapter 7 trustees in no-asset bankruptcies from $60 to $120 per case and extend the terms for some temporary bankruptcy judges from five years to 10 years.
The House version of the bill, H.R. 3867, was introduced by Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.) last June. The Senate bill, ...
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