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Adding Federal Judges in Eastern California to Speed Up Court Cases.

This bill addresses the severe backlog in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California, which serves 8.4 million residents. It authorizes the creation of 5 new permanent federal judgeships phased in between 2025 and 2029. For citizens, this change aims to significantly reduce the time required to resolve federal civil and criminal cases.
Key points
Creation of 5 new federal district judge positions for the Eastern District of California, implemented in stages through 2029.
The goal is to alleviate the court's massive workload, which is currently 2.6 times the regional average.
Expected outcome is faster access to justice and more efficient handling of federal legal matters.
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Print number: 118_S_1771
Sponsor: Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]
Process start date: 2023-05-31
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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_S_1771.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of 5 new federal district judge positions for the Eastern District of California, implemented in stages through 2029.
  • The goal is to alleviate the court's massive workload, which is currently 2.6 times the regional average.
  • Expected outcome is faster access to justice and more efficient handling of federal legal matters.
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 Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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