S 2854

District of Columbia Judicial Nominations Reform Act

Summary

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.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Sen. John Kennedy [R-LA]
Cosponsors
1
Policy area
Law
Introduced
2025-09-18
Latest action
2025-09-18: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-09-18: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • 2025-09-18: Introduced in Senate