Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB269

Introduced
1/10/23  

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

The increase in judgeship is expected to alleviate some of the workload faced by the current judges in Idaho's judicial district. The additional judge will likely lead to faster case processing and improved access to justice for residents of Idaho, as it allows for the handling of more cases simultaneously. This change is particularly relevant given the increasing demands on the judicial system, as the current judges may be burdened with extensive dockets.

Summary

House Bill 269 aims to authorize an additional district judgeship for the district of Idaho. This legislative proposal is significant because it seeks to enhance the judicial capacity in the region by increasing the total number of U.S. district court judges from two to three. The bill indicates that the President shall appoint the new judge, following the advice and consent of the Senate, confirming the standard legislative procedure for appointing federal judges.

Contention

While the bill is straightforward in its intent, discussions surrounding judicial appointments often raise points of contention regarding the balance of power within the judiciary. Supporters argue that this increase is essential for the proper functioning of the court system in Idaho, especially considering population growth and rising legal demands. Opponents, however, may express concerns about the political implications of judicial appointments and the need for such increases in the face of existing judicial capacities and available resources.

Companion Bills

US SB7

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.

Previously Filed As

US SB7

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 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 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 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 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 SB2420

District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

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