HR 5125
119th Congress
House
In Progress
District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025
Latest action: Received in the Senate. · Sep 18, 2025
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Legislative Summary
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.
Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).
Sponsor
Cosponsors (2)
Floor Vote
Passed
House · Sep 1, 2025
218
Yea · 100%
0
Nay · 0%
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