119th Congress
S. 1659

Raises bankruptcy trustee fees and extends judgeships

Raises fees paid to Chapter 7 bankruptcy trustees, extends quarterly Chapter 11 trustee fees and larger-case fee rates for five years, and adds five years to certain temporary bankruptcy judgeships.

  • Increases the fees paid to the trustee in Chapter 7 liquidation cases
  • Extends quarterly fees paid to the U.S. trustee in Chapter 11 cases for five years
  • Raises the fee percentage for Chapter 11 cases with large payouts, with limits
  • Extends temporary bankruptcy judgeships in several districts by five years

Passed the Senate · House's turn

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