H.R. 5125: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025
A House bill (H.R.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | House bill (H.R.) |
| Originating chamber | House |
| Introduced | 2025-09-04 |
| Sponsor | Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] |
| Policy area | Law |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-09-18 — Received in the Senate. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in House, 2025-09-04):
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.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Clay Higgins | R LA 2025-09-09 |
| Joe Wilson | R SC 2025-09-16 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for H.R. 5125 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is H.R. 5125?
H.R. 5125 is a House bill (H.R.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the House. Official title: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for H.R. 5125 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).