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H.R. 483 118th Congress House

District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

Official title: To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts without the advice and co… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the District of Columbia Home Rule Act to provide for the automatic appointment of judges to the District of Columbia courts without the advice and consent of the Senate, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 24, 2023 Introduced by: Eleanor Holmes Norton Democratic · District of Columbia See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 24, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jan 24, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E49)
Jan 24, 2023
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 24, 2023

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 2420 District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 483: District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-483/
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"H.R. 483: District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-483/.
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H.R. 483, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-483/.
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