H.R. 5125 · 119th Congress
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025
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Bill details
Introduced: 9/4/2025
Current status: In progress
Introduced by: Pete Sessions (R · TX-17)
Bill ID: 119hr5125
Latest official action: Received in the Senate.
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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.
Source: BILLSUM · Summary date: 9/4/2025
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