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More Judges for Eastern California: Faster Case Resolution

This act aims to increase the number of federal judges in the Eastern District of California to speed up court proceedings. This means citizens can expect quicker resolution of their cases, reducing long waits for judgments and court decisions.
Key points
Adding a total of five new judgeships to the Eastern District of California in 2025, 2027, and 2029.
Increasing the number of judges is intended to reduce court backlogs and shorten the time to legal resolution.
Improving access to justice for residents of 34 California counties, including fast-growing cities.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3223
Sponsor: Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]
Process start date: 2023-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

CASE LOAD Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3223.

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 2023-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Adding a total of five new judgeships to the Eastern District of California in 2025, 2027, and 2029.
  • Increasing the number of judges is intended to reduce court backlogs and shorten the time to legal resolution.
  • Improving access to justice for residents of 34 California counties, including fast-growing cities.
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. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21].

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 2025-12-25.

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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