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S 4837
A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts without the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.
Introduced
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 24, 2026, 12:50 AM
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Primary sponsor
Chris Van Hollen
SenateMDDemocrat
Cosponsors
Adam B. Schiff
SenateCADemocrat
Angela D. Alsobrooks
SenateMDDemocrat
Cory A. Booker
SenateNJDemocrat
Tim Kaine
SenateVADemocrat
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