JUDGES Act of 2025
3/23/2025, 10:40 AMSummary of Bill HR 1702
Bill 119 hr 1702, also known as the "District Judgeship Act," aims to authorize additional district judges for the district courts in the United States. The bill also seeks to convert temporary judgeships into permanent positions.The purpose of this legislation is to address the growing caseloads in the district courts and ensure that there are enough judges to handle the workload efficiently. By authorizing additional district judges and converting temporary judgeships into permanent positions, the bill aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system.
The bill outlines the process for appointing and confirming the additional district judges, as well as the criteria for converting temporary judgeships into permanent positions. It also includes provisions for funding the new judgeships and ensuring that they are allocated appropriately based on the caseloads of the district courts. Overall, the District Judgeship Act is aimed at improving the functioning of the district courts by providing them with the necessary resources to handle their caseloads effectively. It is an important piece of legislation that seeks to ensure that the judicial system is able to deliver justice in a timely and efficient manner.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1702
Bill HR 1702 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1702 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1702's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 11. as of March 5, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1702
Total Number of Sponsors
7Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
7Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
13Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
11Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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To authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships.To authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships.Comments
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