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Colorado Judgeship Act

12/30/2022, 3:04 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6188

Bill 117 hr 6188, also known as the Colorado Judgeship Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to increase the number of federal judgeships in the state of Colorado. The bill proposes the addition of two new district court judgeships and one new circuit court judgeship in Colorado.

The rationale behind this bill is to address the growing caseload in Colorado's federal courts, which has been steadily increasing over the years. By adding more judgeships, the bill seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the judicial system in the state.

The bill outlines the process for appointing the new judges, including the nomination by the President and confirmation by the Senate. It also specifies the jurisdiction and responsibilities of the new judgeships, ensuring that they will be able to handle the increased workload effectively. Overall, the Colorado Judgeship Act is a bipartisan effort to address the needs of Colorado's federal courts and ensure that justice is served in a timely and efficient manner.

Congressional Summary of HR 6188

Colorado Judgeship Act

This bill requires the President to appoint three additional district judges for the district of Colorado.

Current Status of Bill HR 6188

Bill HR 6188 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 8, 2021. Bill HR 6188 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on December 8, 2021.  Bill HR 6188's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6188

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6188

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6188

Colorado Judgeship Act
Colorado Judgeship Act
To authorize additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado, and for other purposes.

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