S. 4837In Committee

District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

What this bill does

Amends the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to make appointments to District of Columbia courts automatic without Senate confirmation

Key points
  • Amend Home Rule Act
  • Authorize automatic judicial appointments

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-06-18 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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