District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
- Last Action
- 9/18/2025
Actions
- 2025-09-18Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- 2025-09-18Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2025-09-18 (00)
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
This bill terminates the District of Columbia (DC) Judicial Nomination Commission.
Currently, the commission recommends to the President nominees for judges for DC's Superior Court and Court of Appeals, who must then be confirmed by the Senate. The commission also appoints the chief judges for these courts. The bill terminates the commission's involvement in nominations and requires the President to appoint the chief judges.
Cosponsors (1)
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
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