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S. 2854 — District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act — Project Euthyna

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District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act

This bill terminates the District of Columbia (DC) Judicial Nomination Commission.

Currently, the commission recommends to the President nominees for judges for DC's Superior Court and Court of Appeals, who must then be confirmed by the Senate. The commission also appoints the chief judges for these courts. The bill terminates the commission's involvement in nominations and requires the President to appoint the chief judges.

Other titles

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A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 2854·Senate·Bill·Law

Sen. John Kennedy(Republican-Louisiana)·

Sep 18, 2025

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Documents

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Bill text

Sep 18, 2025As introduced in the Senate

Plain-language summaries

Sep 18, 2025Introduced in Senate

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In committee — the Senate

On the floor — the Senate

In committee — the House

On the floor — the House

Resolving differences

With the President

Became law

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