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Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024

1/3/2025, 1:19 PM

Summary of Bill S 3998

Bill 118 s 3998, also known as the Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress aimed at addressing issues within the federal judiciary system. The bill seeks to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the federal judiciary by implementing several key provisions.

One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a commission to conduct a comprehensive review of the federal judiciary system. This commission would be tasked with identifying areas of improvement and making recommendations for reform. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for increasing transparency and accountability within the federal judiciary, such as requiring judges to disclose financial interests and recuse themselves from cases where they have a conflict of interest.

Furthermore, the Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024 includes measures to address the backlog of cases in the federal court system. This includes providing additional funding for the hiring of more judges and court staff, as well as implementing new technologies to streamline the court process. Overall, the goal of Bill 118 s 3998 is to strengthen the federal judiciary system and ensure that it operates in a fair and efficient manner. The bill has received bipartisan support in Congress and is currently being debated in committee before potentially being brought to a vote on the floor.

Congressional Summary of S 3998

Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024

This act converts certain temporary district court judgeships to permanent judgeships in specified judicial districts in Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Texas.

Current Status of Bill S 3998

Bill S 3998 is currently in the status of Signed by President since December 23, 2024. Bill S 3998 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 20, 2024.  Bill S 3998's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-203. as of December 23, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3998

Total Number of Sponsors
10
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
10
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
57
Democrat Cosponsors
21
Republican Cosponsors
33
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
3

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3998

Primary Policy Focus

Law

Potential Impact Areas

- Alabama
- Arizona
- California
- Federal district courts
- Florida
- Hawaii
- Judges
- Kansas
- Missouri
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- Texas

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3998

Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024
Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024
A bill to provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships.
Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024
A bill to provide for the permanent appointment of certain temporary district judgeships.

Comments

Ismael Hodge profile image

Ismael Hodge

447

11 months ago

This new bill is gonna help us all out in the long run. Can't wait to see how it plays out. #positivechanges #excited

Amiyah Archer profile image

Amiyah Archer

452

11 months ago

This bill is so stupid, like why do they even bother with it? It's just a waste of time and money. I can't believe they expect us to support this crap. And did you know that this bill actually includes a provision to increase the salaries of federal judges? Like, seriously? What a joke.