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Limiting judges' power to temporarily fill federal prosecutor vacancies.

This bill changes the rules for filling vacant United States Attorney positions. The main change removes the ability of district courts (federal judges) to temporarily appoint U.S. Attorneys, ensuring that key justice positions are filled according to Congressional and Presidential procedures. For citizens, this means greater transparency and control over who holds federal prosecution roles.
Key points
Eliminates the authority of district courts (federal judges) to make temporary appointments of United States Attorneys.
Ensures that vacancies in U.S. Attorney offices are managed strictly according to existing time limitations for temporary appointments (Section 3346).
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4984
Sponsor: Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Process start date: 2025-08-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Appointments by Rogue Judges Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4984.

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 2025-08-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Eliminates the authority of district courts (federal judges) to make temporary appointments of United States Attorneys.
  • Ensures that vacancies in U.S. Attorney offices are managed strictly according to existing time limitations for temporary appointments (Section 3346).
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. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1].

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 2025-12-31.

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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