Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress Senate Bill SB7

Introduced
1/23/23  

Caption

This bill increases from two to three the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the District of Idaho. The President must appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one additional judge for that judicial district.

Impact

If enacted, SB7 will require an adjustment to the existing federal judicial structure in Idaho, ensuring that legal proceedings can be handled more efficiently. The increase in judgeships may lead to faster resolution of cases, as the added judge will alleviate some of the workload currently placed on the existing judges. This is particularly important in light of the ongoing challenges faced by courts regarding delayed cases, particularly in rural and less populated areas like Idaho, where judicial resources may be stretched thin.

Summary

Senate Bill 7 aims to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho, thereby increasing the total number of U.S. district court judgeships in that district from two to three. The bill specifies that the President shall appoint this additional judge with the advice and consent of the Senate. This move is intended to enhance judicial capacities and address the growing demands on the judiciary in Idaho, which may be experiencing rising caseloads and a need for additional judicial resources.

Contention

While such an increase in judgeships is generally supported for its potential to improve the judicial process, it may not be without contention. Discussions around judicial appointments often raise questions regarding political influence, the vetting process for nominees, and broader implications on the judicial philosophy of the courts. Stakeholders may scrutinize whether this additional judgeship is necessary and how it fits into the overall strategy for judicial reform and resource allocation across states.

Companion Bills

US HB269

Related bill This bill increases from two to three the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the District of Idaho. The President must appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one additional judge for that judicial district.

US SB1878

Related bill Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act

Previously Filed As

US HB269

This bill increases from two to three the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the District of Idaho. The President must appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one additional judge for that judicial district.

US SB54

This bill increases from two to three the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the District of Idaho. The President must appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one additional judge for that judicial district.

US HB319

This bill increases from two to three the total number of U.S. district court judgeships for the District of Idaho. The President must appoint, with the advice and consent of the Senate, one additional judge for that judicial district.

US HB3338

To authorize additional district judgeships for the district of Colorado, and for other purposes.

US HB483

District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act This bill allows District of Columbia judicial nominees to be appointed after a 30-day congressional review period without the advice and consent of the Senate, unless a joint resolution of disapproval is enacted into law during that period.

US HB565

District of Columbia Federal Judicial Officials Residency Equality Act of 2025This bill requires U.S. district and circuit court judges, U.S. district court clerks, U.S. attorneys, and U.S. marshals who are appointed to serve in the District of Columbia to be residents of the District of Columbia.

US HB270

Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Judgeship and Reorganization Act of 2023 This bill divides the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit into two judicial circuits: (1) the Ninth Circuit, and (2) a new Twelfth Circuit. The Ninth Circuit is composed of California, Guam, Hawaii, and Northern Mariana Islands. The new Twelfth Circuit is composed of Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington.

US HR1612

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7673) to prohibit the Secretary of Energy from prescribing or enforcing energy conservation standards for clothes washers that are not cost-effective or technologically feasible, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (S. 4199) to authorize additional district judges for the district courts and convert temporary judgeships; and providing for consideration of the Senate amendment to the bill (H.R. 5009) to reauthorize wildlife habitat and conservation programs, and for other purposes.

US HB88

Judicial Administration and Improvement Act of 2023 This bill divides the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit into two judicial circuits: (1) the Ninth Circuit, and (2) a new Twelfth Circuit. The Ninth Circuit is composed of California, Guam, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington, and Northern Mariana Islands. The new Twelfth Circuit is composed of Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada.

US HB252

Inflation Prevention Act of 2023 This bill establishes a point of order that, when the annualized rate of inflation exceeds 4.5%, prohibits the House and Senate from considering legislation that provides new budget authority and is estimated to increase the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers. The prohibition may be waived in the Senate by an affirmative vote of three-fifths of the Senate.

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