The public record · 119th Congress

District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

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A bill to amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts without the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced

District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 4837·Senate·Bill·Law

Sen. Chris Van Hollen(Democratic-Maryland)·

Jun 18, 2026

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

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Bill text

Jun 18, 2026As introduced in the Senate