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Sep 18, 2025

District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025

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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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Passed House, sent to Senate

Introduced(9/4/25)
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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Mr. Sessions

House (R) Texas – 17

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Received in the Senate.

Sep 18, 2025

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