S 2854
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 7:54 AM
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Bill overview
This bill ends the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, which previously recommended judges to the President for the District’s courts. The bill shifts the responsibility for appointing judges, including chief judges, directly to the President. It also modifies the process for identifying potential judicial candidates, removing the commission’s role in the selection process. This change aims to give the President more direct control over judicial appointments in the District of Columbia.
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