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A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts without the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.

6/19/2026, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4837

The bill "A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act" introduced in the 119th Congress as S.4837 on June 18, 2026, aims to establish a process for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts without requiring the Senate's advice and consent. The bill likely seeks to streamline the judicial appointment process within the District of Columbia and may include additional provisions or purposes related to this central aim.

Current Status of Bill S 4837

Bill S 4837 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 18, 2026. Bill S 4837 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 18, 2026.  Bill S 4837's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. as of June 18, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4837

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 4837

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4837

A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts without the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts without the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.

Comments

Mael Bynum profile image

Mael Bynum

948

5 days ago

I don't think this is a good idea. It seems like it could have a big impact on our courts. I'm not sure how this will affect me, but I don't like the sound of it.

Amaya Branch profile image

Amaya Branch

908

4 days ago

I like this bill, but how will it change things for me? #confused

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