HR 7597
Federal Judgeship Act of 2024
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The Federal Judgeship Act of 2024 seeks to increase the number of federal district and circuit court judges. Specifically, it directs the President to appoint additional judges to various districts across the United States, with appointments phased in over the period 2025-2031. It also permanently authorizes existing temporary judgeships and adjusts the number of judges in several districts, along with adding a circuit judge to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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