United StatesDistrict of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
What it does
This bill terminates the District of Columbia (DC) Judicial Nomination Commission.
More detail
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.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2025
- Sep 18Introduced in SenateLatest
- Sep 18Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.Introduced