District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act
This bill, the District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act, changes how judges are appointed to D.C. courts by requiring the President to appoint judges directly from a list provided by the Judicial Nomination Commission, removing the need for Senate confirmation. It also grants Congress the power to block these appointments by passing a joint resolution of disapproval within 30 days of the appointment notice being sent to congressional leaders. The legislation applies to all future judge appointments and includes specific rules for handling candidates who were already nominated before the bill becomes law.
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Jun 2026
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Introduced Jun 18, 2026
Last action Jun 18, 2026
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Jun 18, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Jun 18, 2026
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Introduced in Senate
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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