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Residency Equality for Federal Judicial Officials in District of Columbia

This act changes residency rules for federal judges and prosecutors in the District of Columbia and some other districts. Previously, D.C. officials had to live outside the District, which will now change. These changes only apply to individuals appointed after the act becomes law.
Key points
Federal judges and prosecutors in D.C. will no longer be required to live outside the District.
Residency rules for certain officials in New York will also be standardized.
The changes only apply to new appointments, not current officials.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4386
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-06-27
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4386.

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 2023-06-27.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Federal judges and prosecutors in D.C. will no longer be required to live outside the District.
  • Residency rules for certain officials in New York will also be standardized.
  • The changes only apply to new appointments, not current officials.
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 Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

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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