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District Court Judgeships Act of 2021

The Act authorizes the President to appoint additional district judges for specific United States district courts. It also converts certain temporary judgeships into permanent positions and makes technical amendments to the table of judges in the United States Code.
Key points
Authorization to appoint new district judges in 47 judicial districts (including California, Florida, Texas, and New York).
Conversion of existing temporary judgeships to permanent status in selected districts (e.g., Kansas, Arizona, California).
Update of the table in section 133 of title 28, United States Code, to reflect the new number of judgeships.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_4886
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4]
Process start date: 2021-07-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District Court Judgeships Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_4886.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-07-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Authorization to appoint new district judges in 47 judicial districts (including California, Florida, Texas, and New York).
  • Conversion of existing temporary judgeships to permanent status in selected districts (e.g., Kansas, Arizona, California).
  • Update of the table in section 133 of title 28, United States Code, to reflect the new number of judgeships.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank," Jr. [D-GA-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Courts and Law