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Judicial Reform: Splitting Ninth Circuit and Adding Federal Judgeships.

This Act aims to speed up federal case resolution by significantly increasing the number of district court judges across multiple states between 2025 and 2035. A major structural change involves splitting the large Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals into two separate circuits, enhancing the efficiency of the appellate process for residents in the Western states. Citizens should experience faster processing times for their federal legal matters due to reduced judicial workload.
Key points
Creation of a new Twelfth Judicial Circuit, covering states like Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, to improve appellate efficiency in the West.
Phased addition of dozens of new district court judgeships nationwide through 2035, intended to reduce court backlogs and waiting times for decisions.
Authorization of substantial funding for new court facilities and administrative support necessary for the expanded judiciary.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_3020
Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK]
Process start date: 2025-10-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_3020.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-10-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a new Twelfth Judicial Circuit, covering states like Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, to improve appellate efficiency in the West.
  • Phased addition of dozens of new district court judgeships nationwide through 2035, intended to reduce court backlogs and waiting times for decisions.
  • Authorization of substantial funding for new court facilities and administrative support necessary for the expanded judiciary.
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 Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK].

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 2025-12-23.

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