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Limiting Federal Court and Public Defender Funds for Fiscal Year 2024

This bill proposes to cap spending for federal courts, including appeals courts, district courts, and public defender services, at $1.15 billion for fiscal year 2024. This means the judicial system and legal aid for those who cannot afford an attorney will operate within a strict budget. This could impact case processing times and the availability of legal assistance.
Key points
The bill sets a maximum spending limit for federal courts and public defender services for 2024.
Budget limitations may affect court operations and the availability of free legal aid.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2084
Sponsor: Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Process start date: 2023-03-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for The Judiciary, Court of Appeals, District Courts, and Other Judiciary Services, Defender Services for fiscal year 2024.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2084.

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 2023-03-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The bill sets a maximum spending limit for federal courts and public defender services for 2024.
  • Budget limitations may affect court operations and the availability of free legal aid.
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. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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.

CATEGORIES

Courts and Law Economy