District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 18, 2025
Latest Action
September 18, 2025
Primary Sponsor
John KennedyRepublican(LA)
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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 twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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