District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

This bill would change how judges are appointed to the District of Columbia courts. The President would appoint judges from a list recommended by the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, without needing Senate approval. Notice of each appointment would go to the leaders of the House and Senate, and the appointment would take effect after a 30-day period unless Congress passes a joint resolution disapproving it. Nominees already pending when the bill becomes law would be treated as if notice of their appointment was sent on that date.

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Sponsors

• Chris Van Hollen Democrat sponsor
• 4 cosponsors