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Streamlining Judicial Appointments in District of Columbia Courts

This law changes the process for appointing judges in D.C. courts by allowing the President to appoint judges directly from a recommended list, bypassing Senate confirmation. The goal is to fill judicial vacancies faster, which should lead to reduced court backlogs and quicker resolution of legal cases for D.C. residents.
Key points
The President appoints D.C. court judges directly from the Commission's list, removing the requirement for Senate confirmation.
Congress retains the power to block an appointment within 60 days by enacting a joint resolution of disapproval.
The change aims to reduce judicial vacancies and improve the overall efficiency of the D.C. court system.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_2420
Sponsor: Sen. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE]
Process start date: 2023-07-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2420.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President appoints D.C. court judges directly from the Commission's list, removing the requirement for Senate confirmation.
  • Congress retains the power to block an appointment within 60 days by enacting a joint resolution of disapproval.
  • The change aims to reduce judicial vacancies and improve the overall efficiency of the D.C. court system.
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. Carper, Thomas R. [D-DE].

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.

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 Local Government