Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 2854
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
Refreshed 4 h ago
Introduced 2025-09-18Topic: governance ethics · criminal justice · elections democracySummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceDistrict 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.
Sponsors
- John Kennedy Republican sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-18 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. | refer |
| 2025-09-18 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |