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Faster Judicial Appointments in District of Columbia Courts

This act changes how judges are appointed to District of Columbia courts. Instead of a lengthy Senate confirmation process, judges will be automatically appointed by the President or the Judicial Nomination Commission, unless Congress objects. This aims to speed up the filling of judicial vacancies, potentially improving the efficiency of the local justice system.
Key points
The President will automatically appoint judges from a list recommended by the Judicial Nomination Commission, without Senate confirmation.
Congress has 30 days to block a judicial appointment through a special resolution if deemed necessary.
The changes aim to expedite the filling of judicial vacancies, potentially reducing court case processing times.
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Print number: 117_HR_4778
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-07-28