Bill Detail
H.R. 5125
Congress: 119
Title
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025
Summary
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.
Sponsor
Rep. Pete Sessions [R-TX-17]
Status
Received in the Senate.
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Introduced
2025-09-04
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Bill Engagement
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act This bill terminates the District of Columbia (DC) Judicial Nomination Commission.