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Judiciary Act of 2023

12/12/2023, 5:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 1616

The Judiciary Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 s 1616, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress that aims to make significant changes to the judicial system. The bill proposes several key provisions that would impact the way the judiciary operates.

One of the main components of the Judiciary Act of 2023 is the establishment of new federal judgeships. This would increase the number of federal judges in order to help alleviate the backlog of cases in the court system. The bill also includes provisions for the appointment and confirmation process of these new judges, outlining specific criteria for their selection.

Additionally, the Judiciary Act of 2023 seeks to address issues related to judicial ethics and accountability. The bill includes measures to ensure that judges adhere to a code of conduct and are held accountable for any misconduct. This is intended to uphold the integrity of the judicial system and maintain public trust in the courts. Furthermore, the Judiciary Act of 2023 includes provisions for the modernization of the court system. This includes updates to technology and infrastructure to improve efficiency and accessibility for all parties involved in the legal process. Overall, the Judiciary Act of 2023 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to reform and improve the judicial system in the United States. It addresses issues related to judicial capacity, ethics, and modernization in order to ensure a fair and effective legal system for all citizens.

Congressional Summary of S 1616

Judiciary Act of 2023

This bill increases from 9 to 13 the number of Justices on the Supreme Court.

Current Status of Bill S 1616

Bill S 1616 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 16, 2023. Bill S 1616 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 16, 2023.  Bill S 1616's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 16, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1616

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1616

Primary Policy Focus

Law

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