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District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
10/3/2025, 4:23 AM
Summary of Bill S 2854
This bill, designated as S. 2854 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act by proposing the termination of the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission among other purposes. Introduced on September 18, 2025, the bill focuses on altering specific aspects of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act related to the mentioned Commission.
Congressional Summary of S 2854
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
This bill terminates the District of Columbia (DC) Judicial Nomination Commission.
Currently, the commission recommends to the President nominees for judges for DC's Superior Court and Court of Appeals, who must then be confirmed by the Senate. The commission also appoints the chief judges for these courts. The bill terminates the commission's involvement in nominations and requires the President to appoint the chief judges.
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Current Status of Bill S 2854
Bill S 2854 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2025. Bill S 2854 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 18, 2025. Bill S 2854's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of September 18, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2854
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2854
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2854
A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2854
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