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119th Congress · House

District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025

Subjects: Advisory bodies · District of Columbia · Judges · Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents · State and local courts · Law

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  • House bill in the 119th Congress.
  • Terminates the District of Columbia (DC) Judicial Nomination Commission.
  • House passed it on Sep 17, 2025 (substantive).
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)

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.

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