Bill Title
To authorize the appointment of additional bankruptcy judges, and for other purposes.
Committees
House Judiciary; Senate Judiciary
Bill Summary
Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2010 - Amends the federal judicial code to authorize the appointment of additional permanent bankruptcy judges in various states. Converts certain temporary offices of bankruptcy judges to permanent offices in specified states. Extends certain temporary offices of bankruptcy judges previously authorized for Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Increases bankruptcy filing fees. Reduces the amount of bankruptcy fees to be deposited as offsetting collections to the United States Trustee System Fund.
Bill
Sponsor
Committee
House Judiciary; Senate Judiciary
Date
March 12, 2010
Question
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
Vote Type
2/3 YEA-AND-NAY
Result
Passed
Description
Bankruptcy Judgeship Act of 2010