Bills · HR 1929
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1929New JerseyTexas
JUDGES Act of 2025
INTRO MAR 6· LAST ACTION MAR 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly addresses the issue of overloaded federal courts, which impacts how quickly justice is delivered. When courts have too few judges for too many cases, it can lead to significant delays, affecting people's ability to resolve legal disputes, pursue civil rights claims, or get timely hearings in criminal matters. If this bill becomes law, it could help clear backlogs and ensure that the federal judiciary can more efficiently handle its growing workload, thereby improving access to justice. If it doesn't pass, court delays and backlogs are likely to continue or worsen, potentially undermining public trust in the judicial system.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Creates 33 new permanent federal district court judgeships across the United States.
This directly increases the capacity of the federal judiciary to hear and resolve cases.
PROVISION 02
Specifies the exact federal judicial districts where these new judges will be added, targeting areas with high caseloads.
It ensures that judicial resources are allocated to the courts most in need, according to the bill's findings.
PROVISION 03
Staggers the creation of these new judgeships, making 11 effective in 2029, another 11 in 2031, and a final 11 in 2033.
This phased approach allows for a gradual increase in judicial capacity and spreads out the nomination and confirmation process.
PROVISION 04
Amends existing federal law (Title 28, Section 133(a) of the U.S. Code) to officially reflect the increased number of judgeships in each district.
This codifies the changes, making them a permanent part of the federal legal structure governing judicial appointments.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 3
D· Georgia
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
22
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 6
Introduced in House
MAR 6
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1929
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 6, 2025
Last actionMar 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025
House BillHR 1929New JerseyTexas
JUDGES Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAR 6, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 6, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
14 min
COSPONSORS
3
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
