S 2420 United States Senate · 118th Congress

District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

This bill changes how judges are appointed to District of Columbia courts. It requires the President to appoint judges from a list recommended by the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission (replacing the previous nomination process requiring Senate confirmation). Congress gains the power to block an appointment within 60 days by passing a resolution disapproving the specific judge and court, using a streamlined process similar to how Congress handles District Council actions. The bill directly affects the President, the Judicial Nomination Commission, Congress, and the District of Columbia courts by altering the appointment timeline and Congressional oversight.
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Introduced Jul 20, 2023 Last action Jul 20, 2023
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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