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118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 483 — District of Columbia Courts Judicial Vacancy Reduction Act

“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.”

Law
Introduced Jan 24, 2023
Last action Jan 24, 2023
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Introduced
Jan 24, 2023
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Referred
Jan 24, 2023
Oversight · Rules
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 4 actions
Jan 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 24, 2023
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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
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.