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Federal Judiciary Stabilization: Permanent District Court Judgeships Established

This Act converts temporary federal district court judgeships into permanent positions. This means citizens in certain regions may experience greater stability and efficiency in court proceedings, potentially speeding up cases and improving access to justice.
Key points
Temporary judgeships in district courts across states like Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Texas are made permanent.
This change aims to increase the number of permanent judges, potentially leading to faster case processing and reduced court backlogs, thus improving the efficiency of the legal system for citizens.
The Act authorizes necessary appropriations to implement these changes, ensuring the stable operation of the courts.
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Print number: 118_HR_7747
Sponsor: Rep. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-5]
Process start date: 2024-03-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act of 2024

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_7747.

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 2024-03-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Temporary judgeships in district courts across states like Hawaii, Kansas, Missouri, Alabama, Arizona, California, Florida, New Mexico, North Carolina, and Texas are made permanent.
  • This change aims to increase the number of permanent judges, potentially leading to faster case processing and reduced court backlogs, thus improving the efficiency of the legal system for citizens.
  • The Act authorizes necessary appropriations to implement these changes, ensuring the stable operation of the courts.
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. Gooden, Lance [R-TX-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 2025-12-25.

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