HR. 1702Reported
JUDGES Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Create 64 U.S. district court judgeships, expand where court must be held in two district courts, and require reporting on judicial caseloads and detention space
Key points
- Amend court holding locations
- Establish 64 district judgeships
- Require judgeship report publication
- Direct GAO reports
Current status
Where it stands
Status
Reported
Latest action
2025-03-05 — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 16 - 11.
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