H.R.1702

JUDGES Act of 2025 Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2025

Introduced·2/27/25

The JUDGES Act of 2025 authorizes additional district judges and makes certain judgeship recommendations public.

The JUDGES Act of 2025 authorizes the President to appoint additional district judges for various districts, including California, Florida, New York, and Texas. It also mandates the Comptroller General to submit reports evaluating judicial caseloads and the effectiveness of policies regarding senior judges. The Act requires the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to make publicly available the biennial report from the Judicial Conference of the United States on Article III judgeship recommendations.

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 5, 2025

10:00 AM

House Committee on the Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 5, 2025

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 5, 2025

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 11.

Feb 27, 2025

House

Introduced in House