2
3
3
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.
Read the Full Bill
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.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2854
Latest Bills
Protect America’s Innovation and Economic Security from CCP Act
Bill HR 1468June 16, 2026
Maritime Cybersecurity Act
Bill S 4564June 16, 2026
A resolution designating June 11, 2026, as "National Seersucker Day", designating every subsequent Thursday through the last Thursday in August 2026 as "Seersucker Thursday", and designating June 2026 as "Seersucker Appreciation Month".
Bill SRES 757June 16, 2026
A bill to expand the mission of the Export-Import Bank of the United States and focus on building export-related domestic critical industries that produce goods and services that support employment in the United States and strengthen global competitiveness, and for other purposes.
Bill S 4781June 16, 2026
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit any person who has citizenship or nationality of, or otherwise owes allegiance to, a country other than the United States from serving as a Representative or Senator in Congress, a Judge of the Supreme Court or any inferior court, an Ambassador, public Minister or Consul, or any other officer of the United States which requires the advice and consent of the Senate, or the President or Vice President unless the person formally and permanently relinquishes such citizenship, nationality, or allegiance.
Bill HJRES 194June 16, 2026
Subpoena Abuse Prevention Act
Bill HR 8966June 16, 2026
Equitable Access to School Facilities Act
Bill HR 7086June 16, 2026
Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 9260June 16, 2026
A resolution expressing support for the designation of July 2026 as "National Sarcoma Awareness Month".
Bill SRES 765June 16, 2026
Military Readiness Permitting Efficiency Act of 2026
Bill HR 9188June 16, 2026