To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.

1/10/2025, 9:20 AM

This bill increases from two to three the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the District of Idaho. The President must appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one additional judge for that judicial district.

Bill 119 hr 319, also known as the "To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho" bill, is a piece of legislation that aims to add an extra district judgeship to the district of Idaho. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under consideration.

The purpose of this bill is to address the growing caseload in the district of Idaho by adding another district judgeship. This additional judgeship would help alleviate the workload on current judges and ensure that cases are heard in a timely manner.

If passed, this bill would authorize the appointment of a new district judge to serve in the district of Idaho. This judge would be responsible for presiding over cases and making legal decisions in accordance with the law. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 319 is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system in the district of Idaho by adding an extra district judgeship. This would help ensure that justice is served in a timely manner and that the rights of all individuals are protected.
Congress
119
Number
HR - 319
Introduced on
2025-01-09
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This bill increases from two to three the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the District of Idaho. The President must appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one additional judge for that judicial district.

Bill 119 hr 319, also known as the "To authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho" bill, is a piece of legislation that aims to add an extra district judgeship to the district of Idaho. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and is currently under consideration.

The purpose of this bill is to address the growing caseload in the district of Idaho by adding another district judgeship. This additional judgeship would help alleviate the workload on current judges and ensure that cases are heard in a timely manner.

If passed, this bill would authorize the appointment of a new district judge to serve in the district of Idaho. This judge would be responsible for presiding over cases and making legal decisions in accordance with the law. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 319 is to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system in the district of Idaho by adding an extra district judgeship. This would help ensure that justice is served in a timely manner and that the rights of all individuals are protected.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.

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Member:  
Michael K. Simpson
Committee:  
Judiciary

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/7/2025

This bill increases from two to three the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the District of Idaho. The President must appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one additional judge for that judicial district.

Latest Action1/9/2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.