A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.

1/10/2025, 11:56 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 s 54, also known as the "A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho," is a piece of legislation that aims to increase the number of district judges in the state of Idaho. The bill specifically calls for the authorization of an additional district judgeship in the district of Idaho.

The purpose of this bill is to address the growing caseload in the district of Idaho and ensure that cases are heard in a timely manner. By adding an additional district judgeship, the bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system in Idaho.

If passed, this bill would have a direct impact on the judicial system in Idaho by increasing the number of judges available to hear cases. This could potentially lead to faster resolution of cases and a more streamlined judicial process in the state. Overall, Bill 119 s 54 is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to address a specific need in the district of Idaho by authorizing an additional district judgeship. It is aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system in Idaho and ensuring that cases are heard in a timely manner.
Congress
119
Number
S - 54
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 s 54, also known as the "A bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho," is a piece of legislation that aims to increase the number of district judges in the state of Idaho. The bill specifically calls for the authorization of an additional district judgeship in the district of Idaho.

The purpose of this bill is to address the growing caseload in the district of Idaho and ensure that cases are heard in a timely manner. By adding an additional district judgeship, the bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system in Idaho.

If passed, this bill would have a direct impact on the judicial system in Idaho by increasing the number of judges available to hear cases. This could potentially lead to faster resolution of cases and a more streamlined judicial process in the state. Overall, Bill 119 s 54 is a straightforward piece of legislation that seeks to address a specific need in the district of Idaho by authorizing an additional district judgeship. It is aimed at improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system in Idaho and ensuring that cases are heard in a timely manner.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho.

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Member:  
James E. Risch
Member:  
Mike Crapo
Committee:  
Judiciary

Recent Activity

Latest Summary3/13/2025

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
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.