District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 483 District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Law. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/4/2025, 4:54 PM

Summary of Bill HR 483

Bill 118 hr 483, also known as the District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act, aims to address the issue of judicial vacancies in the District of Columbia courts. The bill seeks to reduce the number of vacancies by authorizing the appointment of additional judges to the Superior Court of the District of Columbia.

The bill outlines the process for appointing these additional judges, including the qualifications and selection criteria that must be met. It also specifies the terms of office for these judges and the procedures for their removal.

Additionally, the bill addresses the issue of judicial vacancies in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals by authorizing the appointment of additional judges to that court as well. The bill sets forth the qualifications and selection criteria for these judges, as well as their terms of office and removal procedures. Overall, the District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the District of Columbia courts by reducing the number of judicial vacancies and ensuring that qualified judges are appointed to fill those vacancies in a timely manner.

Congressional Summary of HR 483

District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

This bill allows District of Columbia judicial nominees to be appointed after a 30-day congressional review period without the advice and consent of the Senate, unless a joint resolution of disapproval is enacted into law during that period.

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Current Status of Bill HR 483

Bill HR 483 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2023. Bill HR 483 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2023. Bill HR 483's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of January 24, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 483

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 483

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional oversight

- District of Columbia

- Judges

- Legislative rules and procedure

- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

- State and local courts

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 483

District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts without the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.