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JUDGES Act
3/13/2024, 5:17 PM
Summary of Bill S 2759
The JUDGES Act, also known as Bill 118 s 2759, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to address the issue of judicial vacancies in federal courts.
The JUDGES Act aims to streamline the process of appointing and confirming federal judges by setting deadlines for the nomination and confirmation process. It also seeks to increase transparency by requiring the President to publicly disclose the names of potential nominees within 30 days of a judicial vacancy.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to address the issue of judicial emergencies, which occur when a court is understaffed and unable to effectively handle its caseload. The JUDGES Act would prioritize the nomination and confirmation of judges to these courts in order to alleviate the backlog of cases. Overall, the JUDGES Act is intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal judiciary by ensuring that vacancies are filled in a timely manner and that courts have the necessary resources to carry out their duties.
The JUDGES Act aims to streamline the process of appointing and confirming federal judges by setting deadlines for the nomination and confirmation process. It also seeks to increase transparency by requiring the President to publicly disclose the names of potential nominees within 30 days of a judicial vacancy.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions to address the issue of judicial emergencies, which occur when a court is understaffed and unable to effectively handle its caseload. The JUDGES Act would prioritize the nomination and confirmation of judges to these courts in order to alleviate the backlog of cases. Overall, the JUDGES Act is intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal judiciary by ensuring that vacancies are filled in a timely manner and that courts have the necessary resources to carry out their duties.
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Current Status of Bill S 2759
Bill S 2759 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 11, 2023. Bill S 2759 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 11, 2023. Bill S 2759's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of September 11, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2759
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2759
Primary Policy Focus
LawAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 2759
JUDGES Act
JUDGES Act
Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act
A bill to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2759
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