House
Sep 18, 2025District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025
Summary
Official
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.
Bill Progress
Passed House, sent to Senate
Introduced(9/4/25)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
PS
Mr. Sessions
House (R) Texas – 17
Cosponsors (2)
Topics
Latest Action
Received in the Senate.
Sep 18, 2025
View Bill on Congress.gov