S. 2854: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-09-18 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA] |
| Policy area | Law |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-09-18 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
| Last updated | 2026-04-13 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-09-18):
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 (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Marsha Blackburn | R TN 2025-09-29 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2854 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2854?
S. 2854 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2854 are available on congress.gov.
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