District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025
In progressDistrict 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.
Sep 18, 2025Received in the Senate.
Passed
The District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025 proposes to terminate the District of Columbia Judicial Nomination Commission, transferring the responsibility of nominating judges to the President. The bill includes amendments to the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to reflect this change. It does not include provisions for oversight, financial implications, or detailed enforcement mechanisms.