Bills · HR 7835
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7835Law
To amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of Louisiana.
INTRO MAR 5· LAST ACTION MAR 5
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts where federal court cases are heard in Louisiana, which can affect access to justice for residents. Changing district boundaries can shift the workload among judges and courthouses, potentially influencing how quickly cases are processed. It could also mean that people from certain parishes might need to travel to a different federal courthouse than before, or face a different set of judges for federal legal matters.
If this bill becomes law, the federal court system in Louisiana will operate with new district maps, affecting all future federal filings. If it doesn't become law, the current district boundaries will remain in place, and federal cases will continue to be filed and heard according to the existing parish assignments.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Changes the list of parishes that make up the Middle District of Louisiana.
This redefines the geographic jurisdiction of the federal Middle District court for all new cases.
PROVISION 02
Changes the list of parishes that make up the Western District of Louisiana.
This redefines the geographic jurisdiction of the federal Western District court for all new cases.
PROVISION 03
Ensures that any federal court cases already in progress before the bill becomes law are not affected by the boundary changes.
This provides stability and continuity for ongoing legal proceedings, preventing disruption for litigants and the courts.
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YRS IN OFFICE
5
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20
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 5
Introduced in House
MAR 5
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7835
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 5, 2026
Last actionMar 5, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2026
House BillHR 7835Law
To amend title 28, United States Code, to redefine the eastern and middle judicial districts of Louisiana.
INTRODUCED MAR 5, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 5, 2026
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