Rocky Mountain Judgeship Act
3/21/2025, 1:38 PMSummary of Bill HR 1727
Bill 119 HR 1727, also known as the "To authorize additional district judgeships for the districts of Colorado and Idaho," is a piece of legislation that aims to address the growing caseloads in the federal district courts of Colorado and Idaho by authorizing the addition of new district judgeships in these states.The bill specifically proposes the addition of two new district judgeships in Colorado and one new district judgeship in Idaho. These additional judgeships are intended to help alleviate the backlog of cases in these states and ensure that justice is delivered in a timely manner.
Supporters of the bill argue that the current number of district judges in Colorado and Idaho is insufficient to handle the increasing number of cases being filed in federal court. By authorizing the creation of new judgeships, the bill seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system in these states. Opponents of the bill may argue that adding new judgeships could be costly and unnecessary, especially if the caseloads in these states are not as high as proponents claim. However, proponents argue that the benefits of having additional judgeships, such as reducing delays in court proceedings and ensuring access to justice for all, outweigh any potential drawbacks. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1727 seeks to address the pressing need for additional district judgeships in Colorado and Idaho in order to improve the functioning of the federal judicial system in these states.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1727
Bill HR 1727 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1727 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1727's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 27, 2025Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1727
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1727
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To authorize additional district judgeships for the districts of Colorado and Idaho.To authorize additional district judgeships for the districts of Colorado and Idaho.Comments
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