District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

This bill changes how judges are placed on the District of Columbia's local courts. The President would appoint judges directly from a list recommended by the D.C. Judicial Nomination Commission, without needing Senate confirmation. If the President does not act, the Commission would appoint the judge. Each appointment would take effect after 30 days (counting only certain days) unless Congress passes a joint resolution disapproving it during that time. People whose nominations are pending when the bill becomes law would be treated as if notice of their appointment was sent to Congress on that date.

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Sponsors

• Eleanor Holmes Norton Democrat sponsor
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