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More Federal Judges: Faster Resolution of Court Cases in the US.

This Act aims to speed up the resolution of cases in federal courts by gradually adding a total of 66 new permanent district judge positions between 2029 and 2039. Citizens will experience this as shorter waiting times for the resolution of their civil and criminal cases, which is crucial for quickly solving legal issues. Additionally, the Act mandates greater transparency in judicial staffing recommendations and analysis of court workloads.
Key points
Increase in Judges: Introduction of 66 new permanent district judge positions in federal courts, phased in over 2029, 2031, 2033, 2035, 2037, and 2039.
Reducing Court Backlogs: The goal is to alleviate the current heavy court workload (nearly 687,000 pending cases), which should accelerate judicial processes for citizens and businesses.
Transparency and Analysis: Requirement for public release of judicial recommendation reports and a mandate for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to analyze judicial workload and the efficiency of senior judges.
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Print number: 119_HR_1929
Sponsor: Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]
Process start date: 2025-03-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

JUDGES Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_1929.

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 2025-03-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increase in Judges: Introduction of 66 new permanent district judge positions in federal courts, phased in over 2029, 2031, 2033, 2035, 2037, and 2039.
  • Reducing Court Backlogs: The goal is to alleviate the current heavy court workload (nearly 687,000 pending cases), which should accelerate judicial processes for citizens and businesses.
  • Transparency and Analysis: Requirement for public release of judicial recommendation reports and a mandate for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to analyze judicial workload and the efficiency of senior judges.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4].

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 2025-12-23.

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