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HR 1929119th CongressIntroduced
JUDGES Act of 2025
Introduced: Oct 29, 2025
Civil Rights & Justice
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The JUDGES Act of 2025 addresses judicial understaffing by authorizing additional district judgeships in multiple states over time, converting temporary judgeships, and mandating GAO reports on caseloads and detention space needs.
Key Points
- 1Authorizes incremental creation of 66 new district court judgeships across 11 jurisdictions from 2029 to 2039.
- 2Converts temporary judgeships and adjusts court organizational structures in Texas and California.
- 3Requires GAO to evaluate judicial caseload metrics, senior judge policies, and federal detention space challenges.
Impact Areas
Federal district courts in California, Texas, Florida, and other specified statesJudicial efficiency and case backlog reductionAdministrative Office of the U.S. Courts and federal agencies managing detention facilities
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