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End Judge Shopping Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 3:57 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3163

Bill 118 HR 3163, also known as the End Judge Shopping Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of judge shopping in the United States. Judge shopping refers to the practice of litigants strategically selecting a specific judge or court in order to increase their chances of a favorable outcome in a legal case.

The bill proposes several measures to combat judge shopping, including the establishment of a national database of judges and their rulings. This database would allow litigants to see the track record of judges and make more informed decisions about where to file their cases.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to increase transparency in the judicial selection process. It requires judges to disclose any potential conflicts of interest and prohibits them from hearing cases in which they have a personal or financial stake. Furthermore, the bill seeks to promote fairness and impartiality in the judiciary by implementing guidelines for the random assignment of judges to cases. This would help prevent litigants from manipulating the system to their advantage. Overall, the End Judge Shopping Act of 2023 aims to uphold the integrity of the judicial system and ensure that all litigants receive a fair and unbiased hearing in court.

Congressional Summary of HR 3163

End Judge Shopping Act of 2023

This bill requires a civil action that seeks a widely enforceable order to be brought in a division of a judicial district with two or more active judges.

Current Status of Bill HR 3163

Bill HR 3163 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 9, 2023. Bill HR 3163 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 9, 2023.  Bill HR 3163's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 9, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3163

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 3163

Primary Policy Focus

Law

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